The Chief's Vision
San Diego Police Department Chief of Police, Scott Wahl shares his vision for innovation, progress, and excellence for SDPD.
Careers
The San Diego Police Foundation proudly supports America’s finest police department by cultivating positive community engagement and helping fund vital equipment and specialized training that ensures peace and safety for all.
Our Work Encompasses:
- Funding critical needs that are not fulfilled through the city budget.
- Supporting programs that address domestic violence and online predators, promote diversity of SDPD personnel, and enhance police-community relations.
- Advocating for better safety measures and practices in our communities.
- Strengthening the mutually beneficial relationship between SDPD and the public it serves.
- Raising awareness of the outstanding service SDPD provides to our communities.
We do not fund lethal weapons, personnel, regular police vehicles, officer uniforms, or standard police equipment.
Our team of nine staff members is based at our office in the Columbia District of downtown San Diego. Our fundraising efforts continue year-round, including two major annual events, with an overall total fundraising goal of $1.8 million. The Foundation is an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, governed by a volunteer board of 12 community and business leaders.
Open Positions
Sorry, there are no open positions at this time.
Create a Safer San Diego
Every dime you donate helps our men and women in blue get the equipment, training, and outreach programs they need to do their jobs safely and with excellence. No gift is too small. A gift of any size makes a difference.
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