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A new chapter at Police Plaza. Our training, recruitment, and community event space has been transformed into a hub focused on officer wellness, leadership development, recruiting, and community connection. These upgrades were made possible through the support of the San Diego Police Foundation and a $1.2 million wellness grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections dedicated to officer mental and physical readiness. From custom murals honoring our history to a redesigned lobby and up

Have you heard of “Senior Assassin”? It’s a high school game where students try to tag each other with water guns or gel blasters. The game isn’t the issue. It’s these toy guns. A lot of them look very real, even from up close. When someone calls about a person running through a neighborhood with what looks like a firearm, officers are going to respond. These situations can escalate quickly and put students and the public at risk. A split-second misunderstanding can have real consequences. Paren

The San Diego Police Department has released video and body cam footage showing the moment two officers shot and wounded a man who they say pointed a gun at an officer during an attempt arrest Saturday. | 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV

These “highly addictive substances” are part of something much bigger 🍪 Every box helps our young leaders build courage, confidence, leadership skills, and give back through service projects right here in our community 💚🌟 We encourage you to support these strong, smart, and determined young leaders. @girlscouts @sdgirlscouts | San Diego Police Department

“Bank jugging” is when criminals watch someone leave a bank or business with cash, follow them, and wait for the right moment to steal it. These crimes typically happen when a vehicle is parked and left unattended. We often see an increase when businesses are busier and handling more cash, including during Lunar New Year. Protect yourself: • Go directly to your destination • Keep cash secured on your person, not in your vehicle • Stay alert for vehicles that may be following you • If you believe

Last week, we celebrated the retirements of Deputy Chief Rudy Tai, Commander Matt Novak, and Assistant Chief Tina Williams with a ceremonial walk-out ceremony in front of Headquarters in downtown San Diego. Deputy Chief Rudy Tai closes out more than 35 years of service to the San Diego Police Department. From Recruit in 1990 to the second-highest ranking position in our Department, he became the highest-ranking AAPI member in SDPD history. He now heads home to Hawaii to serve as Chief of the Kau