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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
an annual event to honor SDPD’s nearly 1,000 volunteers who play a vital role in the safety and well-being of our community. They dedicate their time in many ways – giving comfort and care to crime victims, performing safety checks for ailing and aged San Diegans, patrolling high-traffic tourist attractions such as Balboa Park, filing reports for officers, directing traffic, and much more.
In partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation,
25 new police bicycles were funded, equipped with enhanced safety features and superior performance and maneuverability. Officers can now move swiftly through congested areas, ensuring quick response times and heightened safety for locals and tourists.
To empower our women in blue
scholarships for specialized training were provided for SDPD female personnel, both sworn and civilian, to attend and receive training and mentoring opportunities needed to stay a step ahead. The Women in Blue Initiative elevates inclusion, leadership, and the advancement and representation of women in all ranks of policing.
Force Options Simulator
This cutting-edge simulator immerses officers in lifelike scenarios. The software allows the Training Unit to design custom scenarios tailored to San Diego, with thousands of variable outcomes. Officers gain crucial skills in force options and de-escalation, improving their ability to make split-second decisions that keep our community safe.
Child Advocacy Companion Canine
Through community contributions, the Police Foundation funded SDPD’s first child advocate companion canine named Lyle Hope. These specially trained facility canines provide support to our most vulnerable victims—children who have experienced sexual and physical abuse—by offering therapy services that reduce stress, fear, and anxiety during investigations and legal proceedings. By easing these emotional burdens, child advocate canines help improve the quality of interactions throughout the investigation. This support ultimately leads to stronger case outcomes, resulting in more successful prosecutions of child abusers and a clearer path to healing for victims and their families.
K9 Program
Eight new police service dogs followed in the paw prints of retired canines. These K9 Crimefighters are now working to keep our communities safe. Each beloved police dog was provided a home kennel and a bullet and stab-resistant vest.
In the 2023-2024 School Year, SafetyNet® accomplished:
+ 94 School Assemblies
+ 128 Total Presentations
+ 32,150 Total Attendees
+ 20% of whom are from underserved communities