Department Role

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Patrol

Community Oriented Policing (COP) Bike Patrol Team

Investigations

First Responder

Traffic Enforcement

Customer Service

Patrol

The District Police is responsible for the overall safety and protection of all persons and property on District campuses. District Police Officers and Community Service Officers patrol both the Grossmont and Cuyamaca campuses on foot, on patrol bikes and using District Police vehicles, 24 hours and 7 days a week.

Community Oriented Policing (COP) Bike Patrol Team (COPS ON BIKES)

The District Police has established a Police Bicycle Patrol Team consisting of District Police Officers to promote the department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy.

As of March 2003, the District Police Bike Team consists of six police officers who have completed extensive bicycle patrol training with the San Diego Police Department.

The main purpose for bike patrol is to provide community oriented policing for both campuses. The visibility that “Cops on Bikes” provide in the College District creates a positive relationship with the College Community.

One major advantage of “Cops on Bikes” is the increase of response time from our officers. Since most calls come from the interior of both campuses where a Police vehicle would not be able to reach, Police Officers on bikes respond to these calls in a more efficient manner.

Police Officers riding bikes are capable of responding to crimes in progress without being detected. Police Officers would be able to gradually approach a possible dangerous situation, in a safer manner.

“Cops on Bikes” is Community Oriented Policing at its best since the program provides a more personal contact by District Police officers with the College Community and provides a more efficient public safety service throughout the College District.

Investigations

The District Police Department is the primary reporting and investigating agency for all reported crimes against persons and property, on District Campuses.

All investigations are conducted by sworn police officers, who initially would perform the preliminary investigation and when appropriate, conduct a follow-up investigation. During the investigation, if a crime is discovered and a suspect is identified, felony or misdemeanor criminal charges are recommended and forwarded to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

First Responder

As homeland security measures are being implemented and practiced at colleges and universities nationwide, so is the continuous vigilance by the District Police Department to ensure public safety. 

As District policies and procedures are in place to anticipate, deter and resolve potential violent situations, the District Police Department is charged to develop and train its officers as first responders, who are prepared to deter possible threats of violence and be able to respond to high risk situations.

The department leadership recognized the need to train its officers in all areas of modern policing and establish proactive and reactive measures to ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment. The District police have  planned, developed and practiced counter-measures to minimize the use of force and save lives.   

The District Police Department use-of-force instructors were tasked to enhance the current training program and train its officers in all aspects of officer safety tactics and techniques.  All District Police Officers receive basic training at a certified California police academy.  Once the basic training course is completed, advanced training is required at frequent intervals to prepare the officer as a high risk first responder. 

Advance officer training is provided by certified in-service instructors, and by instructors from outside agencies; San Diego Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and the FBI, as well as recognized professional organizations; the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). 

Today’s District Police Officer provides, not only general law enforcement services using customer service and community oriented policing principles, he or she is an established, highly trained first responder, protecting this country’s future leaders.

Traffic Enforcement

District Police Officers have the authority to enforce all California Vehicle Codes on District Property and the surrounding areas. District Police Officers conduct vehicle traffic stops using marked Police emergency vehicles (SUV) and Police Patrol Bicycles.

Traffic Citations issued by District Police Officers are the same as Citations issued by local City Police Officers, County Deputies and CHP Officers. All traffic citations are processed through the San Diego County District Attorney's Office for prosecution. Unless a person is eligible for Traffic School, Citations will count against your DMV driving record.

Customer Service

The District Police Department is committed to providing quality police services using methods that will maximize current resources and improve the quality of life in our community. District Police Officers vigorously serve towards meeting the diverse needs of the college community. We are committed in performing a strong, long term customer service partnership with the college community.

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