Street lights deter crime. Knowing this the village maintains approximately 237 street lights at an annual cost exceeding $25,000.00. In addition the lights improve traffic safety and create a welcoming atmosphere.

The village transfers approximately $12,000 annually to the Morgan County Health Department to support the health departments various programs. These programs include food service inspections and licensing, immunizations, child wellness, private septic system inspections, and distribution of preventative health information.

The village operates a four man police department that provides 24/7 law enforcement protection. The average service experience of the department’s officers exceeds 15 years.

McConnelsville has excellent fire protection which is reflected in an Insurance Service Organization rate of 3. The I.S.O. 3 rating places the village in the top 8% of all Ohio communities. The village has 111 fire hydrants in service and has more than one million gallons of water in storage to fight fires. Fire service is provided by the volunteer M & M Fire Department. The village supports the fire department financially through a voter approved fire levy. The fire levy generates approximately $25,000.00 of revenue all of which is transferred to the fire department.