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Central Station Newsletter

S a n F ra n c i s co

P o l i c e Dep ar tme nt

Inside this issue:

Captain’s Message 1

Crimes of Note 3-8

Featured Officer of the

Month

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Events/Info 10-

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Career Opportunities 15

Community Calendar 16

Central District Map 17

Resource Information 18

Volume , IssueOctober 6, 2016Captain Lazar’s Message

Captain David Lazar

Commanding Officer Central Station

Fleet Week!

This is an incredible time of the year in our City and inthe Central Police District as we are in the middle ofFleet Week with a lot of activities happening in thenext few days. It is also exciting that the Giants are inthe playoffs this year.

Central Station Officers are prepared for all theactivity and we will have extra officers deployed inthe highly traveled areas such as Fisherman’s Wharf,North Beach, Chinatown and Union Square.

Beginning tomorrow, we will see the Parade of Ships,then this weekend we will have our annual ItalianHeritage Day Parade in North Beach and the 10/10parade in Chinatown, both happening at the same timeon Sunday.

I will be working all weekend and I look forward toseeing everyone from the community.

As a reminder, “See Something-Say Something.” Ifyou witness suspicious activity, please report it rightaway. We are prepared to respond quickly andaddress the situation right away.

Give yourself time to travel around the district as thestreets will be crowded. Remember to safeguard yourvaluables and not display your cell phone in public. Ifyou decide to drink, have a designated driver.

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Coffee with a Cop

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Coffee with a Cop event at Roma’s526 Columbus Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Have a great weekend and be safe!

Captain David LazarCentral Station

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Central Police Station

Supervisor Peskin, Reverend Norman Fong (CCDC), Mohammed

Nuru (DPW) , and members of the Chinese Chamber of

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29, 2016 for the ground breaking of a newly proposed design for

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Robberies

Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes


Crimes of Note

Definitions

Robbery – Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.

Assault – An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injuryon another person.

Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes

serious bodily injury.

*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact withanother person.

Aggravated Assault – Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than afirearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.

Burglary – The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.

Grand Theft – Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property takenexceeds $950.

Petty Theft – Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.

9/28 1:43pm Robbery, With GunGreenwich/Leavenworth

Two unknown suspects approached the victims and pointed a gunat the victims. The suspects demanded their cameras. Fearing fortheir safety, the victims gave the suspects their cameras.

10/2 12:55pm Robbery, Commercial,With Force200 block of Post

An unknown suspect was told he was not allowed in the store. Thesuspect used his right shoulder and pushed the victim to get into thestore. The suspect grabbed a handbag and pushed the victim toget out of the store.

10/3 10:03am Robbery, Attempt,Bank, with GunUnit block of Post

An unknown suspect handed the teller a note and demandedmoney and stated that he had a gun. The teller was stunned anddid not move. The suspect reached over the counter and tried toget to the cash drawer, but was unsuccessful and fled away.

10/3 6:15pm Robbery, Commercial,With Knife100 block of Battery

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole glasses. Thesuspect was confronted by the victim near the exit, but the suspectpulled out a knife and pointed it at the victim. Fearing for hissafety, the victim backed away and the suspect fled away.

10/4 10:35pm Robbery, With ForceUnit block of Stockton

An unknown suspect pushed the victim against a wall and stole thevictim’s cell phone from the victim’s hand. The suspect also tried totake the victim’s purse, but the victim was able to hold on to it.

9/29 5:21am Battery300 block of Powell

The suspect was trespassing and when being escorted out, thesuspect pushed the victim twice. Citation issued.

9/30 11:52pm Aggravated Assault,With Force400 block of Powell

An unknown suspect cut the victim who was standing in line. Anargument ensued and the suspect elbowed the victim in the face.

10/1 12:30am BatteryPowell/Ellis

An unknown suspect approached the victim and struck the victim inthe head.

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Narcotics Related

Theft/Shoplifting


10/2 2:27am Battery With SeriousInjuries600 block of Geary

The suspect was in a verbal argument with the victims. One victimtried to get in between of the suspect and the second victim, butwas punched in the head. While outside, the suspect approachedthe second victim from behind and struck the victim in the head. Thesecond victim fell and hit his head on the ground. Arrest made.

10/4 5:48pm Possession ofMethamphetaminePine/Quincy

Possession of methamphetamine for sale. Arrest made.

9/28 6:00am Theft, VehicleHyde/Sacramento

Stolen vehicle.

9/28 8:05am Theft, From Building400 block of Clay

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s cell phone and wallet whichwas placed on a table unattended.

9/28 9:00am Theft, Vehicle1200 block of Broadway

Stolen vehicle.

9/28 10:30am Theft, Shoplifting800 block of Geary

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole clothing.

9/28 11:30am Theft, From LockedVehicleJones/Beach

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole purse and duffle bag, containing a passport, laptop,tablet, jewelry and keys.

9/28 11:30am Theft, From LockedVehicleMason/North Point

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window a luggage.

9/28 12:15pm Theft, From Building100 block of California

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s bag which was placed onthe ground in the computer cubicle unattended.

9/28 4:30pm Theft, Other PropertyFerry Plaza

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s backpack which wasaccidentally left on the bench at the MUNI stop.

9/28 5:00pm Theft, From Building300 block of Sutter

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s backpack which was placedon the floor next to the table the victim was sitting at.

9/28 5:34pm Theft, Pickpocket500 block of Market

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from the victim’s bagwhile on the streetcar.

9/28 6:55pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of O’Farrell

The suspect entered the store and stole a jacket. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had anoutstanding warrant. Arrest made.

9/28 7:40pm Theft, ShopliftingUnit block of O’Farrell

The suspect entered the store and stole jackets. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

9/28 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleFrancisco/Jones

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a suitcase, containing a laptop, jewelry and clothing.

9/28 8:30pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 39

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a bag, containing passports, cell phones, tablet andwallet.

9/29 3:45am Theft, From Building1300 block of Jackson

An unknown suspect met the victim at a bar. The victim invited thesuspect to the victim’s apartment for coffee. The suspect leftshortly after and stole the victim’s cell phones and tablet.

9/29 12:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleBay/Kearny

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack and camera bag, containing chargers, plugand lens.

9/29 2:28pm Theft, Shoplifting300 block of Post

The suspect entered the store and stole sunglasses. The suspectwas stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

9/29 6:00pm Theft, PickpocketPowell/Geary

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s camera from the victim’s bagwhile on the bus.

9/29 6:39pm Theft, Shoplifting200 block of Geary

An unknown suspect entered the store and stole scarves.

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9/30 9:40am Theft, From LockedVehicle2100 block of Hyde

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole purses.

9/30 11:45am Theft, From LockedVehicle900 block of Chestnut

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a camera, laptop and passport.

9/30 5:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle300 block of Beach

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a suitcase and duffle bag, containing a laptop, watch,money and clothing.

9/30 6:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/North Point

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a bag, containing money and pump.

9/30 7:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle200 block of Jackson

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a purseand bag.

9/30 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/Beach

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing passports, tablet, chargers andhair dryer.

9/30 9:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle1400 block of Mason

An unknown suspect stole a purse from the vehicle. It is unknownhow the suspect gain entry to the vehicle.

10/1 10:10am Theft, From LockedVehicle1000 block ofGreenwich

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing a wallet, cell phone and lens.

10/1 11:00am Theft, VehicleBeach/Columbus

Stolen vehicle.

10/1 12:30pm Theft, Pickpocket100 block of Jefferson

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from the victim’spurse.

10/1 5:15pm Theft, Vehicle600 block of Geary

Stolen vehicle.


The suspect entered the store and stole jackets. The suspect wasstopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.

10/1 6:50pm Theft, Bicycle1300 block of Sansome

The two suspects cut the lock used to lock a bicycle to a bike rackand stole the bicycle. One of the suspects also had an outstandingwarrant. Arrest made and citation issued.

10/1 10:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleSacramento/Battery

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a luggage and handbags.

10/2 1:00am Theft, From Building600 block of Hyde

An unknown suspect met the victim at the bar. The suspect told thevictim that he had no place to sleep and has to prostitute himselfto survive. The victim let the suspect spend the night. When thevictim woke up, the suspect was gone and stole the victim’slaptops, table and purse.

10/2 8:00am Theft, From LockedVehicle600 block of Post

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole a passport and money.

10/2 1:54pm Theft, From LockedVehicleJackson/Drumm

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a bag, containing jewelry, cosmetics, clothing anddocuments.

10/2 4:46pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePacific/Battery

The four suspects shattered the passenger side rear window andstole a vehicle emergency kit and gift cards. Arrests made andcitations issued.

10/2 5:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleChestnut/Hyde

An unknown suspect shattered the rear windows and stole pursesand a backpack, containing a laptop and wallets.

10/3 6:30am Theft, VehicleTaylor/North Point

Stolen vehicle.

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The suspect entered the store and stole beauty cream. Thesuspect was stopped by security outside of the store. Citationissued.

10/3 3:09pm Theft, From BuildingUnit block of California

An unknown suspect stole the victim’s wallet from the victim’s pursewhich was hanging on a chair behind the victim.

10/3 3:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle2400 block of Larkin

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing cell phones, tablet and jackets.

10/3 4:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle2400 block of Larkin

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a suitcase, containing a cell phone, camera, GPS,clothing and money.

10/3 5:00pm Theft, From LockedVehiclePier 39

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a purse.

10/3 5:45pm Theft, From Building200 block of Clay

An unknown suspect cut the lock and stole a cell phone, walletand jewelry from the locker.

10/3 6:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleCommercial/Grant

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stolesuitcases, containing a laptop, tablet, wallets and clothing.

10/3 6:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleLarkin/Greenwich

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole asuitcase and backpack, containing a laptop, driver’s license, keys,chargers and clothing.

10/3 6:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleStockton/Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing a camera and coat.

10/3 6:02pm Theft, From PersonGrant/California

The suspect stole the victim’s cell phone from the victim’s hand.Citation issued.

10/3 6:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle200 block of Post

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole asuitcase and backpack, containing a wallet, jewelry and clothing.

10/3 7:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle500 block of Pine

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side front window andstole a satchel, containing a laptop and keys.

10/3 7:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle700 block of Pacific

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole backpacks, containing passports, cell phone, tablets,chargers and clothing.

10/3 7:30pm Theft, VehicleSutter/Mason

Stolen vehicle.

10/3 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicle600 block of Geary

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing a laptop.

10/3 8:00pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/Sutter

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side windows andstole chargers, keys and clothing.

10/4 9:00am Theft, From VehicleO’Farrell/Market

The suspect was stopped for a traffic violation. A computer checkshows the vehicle registration has expired, but the tabs on thelicense plate was current. The suspect stated that he stole the tabsfrom another vehicle and placed it on his license plate. Citationissued.

10/4 12:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle700 block of Vallejo

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front windowand stole a tablet and clothing.

10/4 12:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle700 block of Vallejo

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole backpacks, containing passports, laptop, camera,headphones and sunglasses.

10/4 3:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/North Point

An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole abriefcase, containing a passport, laptop, identification cards andmoney.

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Miscellaneous


10/4 8:30pm Theft, From LockedVehicle400 block of Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window andstole backpacks, containing a laptop, camera, cell phones,chargers and clothing.

10/4 9:45pm Theft, From LockedVehicleTaylor/Bay

An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear windowand stole a backpack, containing a passport, cell phone andwallet.

9/28 3:47am Burglary, Apartment1000 block ofLeavenworth

An unknown suspect entered the apartment building, pried into amailbox and stole a package. It is unknown how the suspect gainentry to the apartment building.

9/28 3:55am Burglary, Commercial300 block of Clay

An unknown suspect shattered the front glass door and stoleheadphones and speaker.

9/28 3:58am Burglary, Apartment800 block of Geary

An unknown suspect climbed over the gate and opened the gatefor a second suspect. The suspects pried open the apartmentbuilding door and stole packages.

9/28 9:00am Burglary, Apartment200 block of Broadway

An unknown suspect entered the apartment and stole money. It isunknown how the suspect gain entry to the apartment.

9/28 3:00pm Recovered Vehicle400 block of Vallejo

Recovered vehicle.

9/28 5:16pm Burglary, Commercial400 block of Sutter

An unknown suspect damaged the lock of the front door and stolea laptop from the office.

9/28 5:53pm Warrant Arrest200 block of Powell

The suspect was causing a disturbance. A computer check showsthe suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

9/28 8:26pm Possession of FirearmCalifornia/Grant

The suspect was stopped for a traffic violation. A firearm wasfound in the vehicle and a computer search shows that the suspectwas a prohibited person to possess any firearms. Arrest made.

9/28 11:31pm Warrant Arrest400 block of Powell

The suspect was causing a disturbance in the store. A computercheck shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrestmade.

9/29 1:41am Warrant Arrest600 block of Market

The suspect was stopped for a traffic violation. A computer checkshows the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

9/29 2:45am Burglary, Commercial200 block of Bush

The suspect threw a metal bench through the front glass door andstole various items around the store. The suspect sprayed a fireextinguisher at the officers in attempt to hide. Arrest made.

9/29 2:50am Recovered Vehicle500 block of Pacific

Recovered vehicle.

9/29 3:00am Trespassing300 block of Powell

The suspect was trespassing after being told to not return.Citation issued.

9/29 12:00pm Burglary, Attempt,Apartment1100 block of Powell

An unknown suspect rang the victim’s doorbell and the victim alsoheard the neighbor’s doorbell ringing. The victim went downstairsto check who it was and when the suspect saw the victim, thesuspect fled away. The suspect broke the apartment complexgate with an unknown object.

9/29 1:00pm Vandalism, Vehicle1400 block of Powell

An unknown suspect slashed the driver side rear tire.

9/29 5:56pm Possession of Firearm500 block of Francisco

The suspect was stopped for a traffic violation. The suspect wason parole. A gun was found during the vehicle search and thesuspect is prohibited from possessing a gun. Arrest made.

9/29 7:32pm Burglary, CommercialUnit block of O’Farrell

A group of unknown suspects entered the store, cut the securitycables and stole handbags.

9/30 9:07am FraudUnit block of Powell

The suspect entered the bank and tried to cash two forgedchecks. Citation issued.

9/30 6:30pm Burglary, Commercial600 block of Grant

An unknown suspect stole laptops from the office. It is unknownhow the suspect gain entry to the office.

9/30 6:47pm Burglary, Commercial400 block of Sutter

An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to break into the officeand stole a laptop.

9/30 8:13pm Vandalism, Graffiti1800 block of Mason

An unknown suspect tagged graffiti on the fence and walls.

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10/1 3:35pm Burglary, Garage2300 block of Hyde

An unknown suspect was in the victim’s garage when the victimreturned home. The suspect fled when the victim went outside tocall the police. The suspect stole a tire gauge, medication,sunglasses and papers from the victim’s unlock vehicle in thegarage. It is unknown how the suspect gain entry to the garage.

10/3 7:28am Warrant Arrest200 block of Clay

The suspect was trespassing. A computer check shows the suspecthad an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

10/4 6:59am Warrant Arrest400 block of Geary

The suspect was trespassing. A computer check shows the suspecthad an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.

10/4 9:24am Recovered Vehicle800 block of Pacific

Recovered vehicle.

10/4 11:33am Warrant Arrest600 block of Columbus

The suspect was laying on the ground with his pants down. Acomputer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.Arrest made.

10/4 1:56pm Fraud200 block of Post

The suspect took the victim’s credit card which was accidentallyleft in the credit card chip reader and made purchases with thecredit card. Arrest made.

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Each month Central Police Station features one

of its officers in an effort to learn more about the

men and women who police our neighborhood.

This month, we interviewed Officer Mark Alvarez,

a 21-year member of Central Police Station.

Officer Alvarez was born in Detroit, Michigan. Officer Alvarez moved to San

Francisco and attended Lowell High School. After high school, he attended City

College of San Francisco.

Officer Alvarez joined the San Francisco Police Academy in 1990. After

graduating from the Police Academy, he was assigned to Mission Station for his

field training, then he was assigned to Central Station for his probation station.

After completing probation, he was assigned to Ingleside Station for his

permanent station. In 1995, Officer Alvarez accepted his transfer to return to

Central Station and has been working at Central Station since.

Officer Alvarez is a Foot Beat Officer and patrols the North Beach area. Hisfavorite things about the Central are walking the beat and the people he workswith.

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Applying is Easy!

1. Apply with the City and County of San Francisco at www.jobaps.com/sf (Entry Level (Q-2) PoliceOfficer)

2. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, choose law enforcement, and register to take the SanFrancisco exam ($45). Financial assistance is available.

3. Choose an available exam date that's convenient for you.

4. Schedule your exam.

5. You will receive an email confirming your exam date, time and location.

Career Opportunities

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Community Meeting Location:

Chinatown YMCA

855 Sacramento Street

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Central Police District MapThe CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with TheEmbarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (includingboth sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van NessAve. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) toa point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of theMunicipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.intersects with The Embarcadero.

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EMERGENCY: 911

Non-Emergency: 553-0123

Cell Phone 911: 911

Customer Service Center: 311

Central Station: 315-2400

Captain David Lazar 315-2480 [email protected]

Lt. Valerie Matthews –Investigations

315-2400 [email protected]

Lt. Molly Pengel (Days)

Lt. Jason Sawyer (Days)



Lt. Jody Kato (Nights) 315-2400 [email protected]

Lt. Samuel Christ (Nights) 315-2400 [email protected]

Anonymous Tip-Line 392-2623

S.A.F.E. 553-1984

Website: www.centralpolicestation.org

SFPD Tip Line:

Chinese Tip Line:

575-4444

315-2435

Text a Tip: 847411 (Tip 411)

Blessing Scam Hotline: 553-9219

Graffiti Abatement: 850-6951

Central Events: 315-2440 – Sergeant Francis Feliciano

Central Permits: 315-2423 – Officer Steve Matthias

Code Abatement: 315-2417 – Sergeant Alex Takaoka

Deputy City Attorney: 554-3820 – Jill Cannon

Dept. of Parking & Traffic: 553-1943

DPW Dispatch 695-2020

Homeless Issues: 315-2400 – Officer Eric Caracciolo &Damien Fahey

Chinatown Beat: 315-2400/628-400-1888 – OfficersHoward Chu, Sam Yuen, David On &Minh Du

Union Square Beat: 315-2400/857-5428 – Officers JimHoran, Robert Kerrigan, Pete Schlegle &Jared Monroe

Fisherman’s Wharf Beat: 315-2400/850-5607 – OfficersNicholas Stewart, Wallace Kresley,Christopher Sabella, Kevin Gil

North Beach Beat: 315-2400 – Officers Kevin Worrell,Michael Amoroso, Mark Alvarez &John Torrise

Ping Yuen: 315-2400/582-6689 – Officers MarkMilligan, Tina To, Jonathan Sylvester &Vanessa Johnson

We, the members of the SanFrancisco Police Department, arecommitted to excellence in lawenforcement and are dedicated to thepeople, traditions and diversity of ourCity. In order to protect life andproperty, prevent crime and reduce thefear of crime, we will provide servicewith understanding, response withcompassion, performance withintegrity and law enforcement withvision.

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