San Diego Police Foundation, Be Safe Out There

Women in Blue Recipients (left to right) Rana Sampson, San Diego’s First Lady and former NYPD Officer; Bonnie Dumanis, County of San Diego District Attorney and Shelley Zimmerman, Assistant Chief of Police, San Diego Police Department.

At its inaugural Women in Blue luncheon, the San Diego Police Foundation named three honorees: San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, San Diego’s First Lady Rana Sampson, and San Diego Police Department (SDPD) Assistant Chief, Shelley Zimmerman. Considered trailblazers in nontraditional careers, the honorees shared insights and anecdotes from their paths to success. The event was attended by 150 women and men from the business, nonprofit and government sectors at Donovan’s Circle of 5ths restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter.

"Of course, blue is the color of the San Diego Police Department’s uniform. It is also the color often worn by top business leaders," noted Sara Wilensky Napoli, CEO of the San Diego Police Foundation. "Traditionally, blue symbolizes trust, honor and strength, so it was a fitting theme for this event, which is all about courage, community service, and leadership."

Thank you to our Women in Blue sponsors and attendees. Your generous support made a difference by helping to further the mission of the Foundation in creating a safer San Diego.

The San Diego Police Department is now utilizing the latest in cutting–edge software to identify criminal suspects thanks to the support of the Wells Fargo Foundation. In February, the Foundation gave a generous $10,000 gift to support the inaugural Women in Blue luncheon and the purchase of SketchCop Facette Design software for the Department’s child abuse and sex crimes unit. Investigators now have the ability to create "life–like" composites that will lead to quicker apprehensions and result in a reduction of potential victims in our community. The gift is part of the bank’s focus on local community support in the area of human services and child abuse prevention.

Community members of all ages experienced what an officer in training needs to learn as part of the Inside SDPD program. The four-hour program offered at the Police Training Academy on the Miramar College Campus gave an inside look at the work of the San Diego Police Department.

More than 85 participants, including leaders from corporate partner Verizon Wireless, rotated through 4 simulated training exercises after an introduction by Chief Lansdowne and Assistant Chief Zimmerman. The interactive simulations were: SWAT Driving, Vehicle Stops and Firearms Training. The day ended with a lunch presentation and overview.

The next Inside SDPD program will be offered on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Click here to reserve your spot for this one–of–a–kind experience!

Join SD Police Foundation & SD Police Historical Association on June 25th for the Inaugural Cop Hop: Celebrating the History & Heroes of the SDPD

Get your tickets today! Join us for a "fun"draising evening with a 40’s flair to benefit programs of the San Diego Police Foundation and the San Diego Police Historical Association at the beautiful Atoll Home of Ramin Porteymour in La Jolla Farms. You will step back in time mingling with officers in vintage uniforms, viewing historical vehicles from the museum and dancing to the swingin' sound of Big Time Operator. You will have the opportunity to bid on many one–of–a–kind silent and LIVE auction items and find out how you can support the Police Foundation and Police Historical Association.

Join Mayor Jerry Sanders and Chief of Police William Lansdowne as well as our other honored guests Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis.

Date: June 25, 2011, 5:30 pm
Tickets: $75 each or $600 for 10
Click here to register online today, or call (858) 453-5060.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Dayna Klock at dayna.sdpf@gmail.com for package details.

Walmart Market Manager Steve Markey presents a $10,000 check to members of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and the San Diego Police Foundation (SDPF). From left to right: SDPF Board Member Lowell Handy, SDPF Board Chair Darin Andersen, SDPF Chief Executive Officer Sara Napoli, Assistant Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman, Chief of Police William Lansdowne, Walmart Market Manager Steve Markey, SDPF SafetyNet Program Manager Darlene Kanzler and SDPF Board Vice Chair Armon Mills.

The San Diego Police Foundation was honored to be among the awardees in the Spring funding cycle for local philanthropic volunteer organization, Las Patronas. The Air Support Unit for SDPD, under the leadership of Assistant Chief of Police Robert Kanaski, will receive their long-awaited Chopper Spotter—a critical piece of equipment for the Air Support Unit.

ESET Corporation is completing the SafetyNet eLearning website program and will also feature the Police Foundation as part of a Step Up San Diego television campaign as an example of smart philanthropy.

In line with the launch of SafetyNet’s eLearning website module, WalMart has given $10,000 to the Foundation, to help increase awareness to parents and children about cyber safety. In addition, WalMart will distribute cyber safety tips to customers in all San Diego Region Stores.

SDG&E has renewed their sponsorship and support of SDPF’s innovative Inside SDPD public education program for 2011. Details and registration information about this highly interactive and unique experience are available by clicking here. SDG&E has also funded the San Diego Police Department’s RSVP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

SDPF has been chosen as this year’s partner organization of this 21st annual benefit of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary and you can help us to raise funds for the Police Foundation. Tickets are $75 each. Order them online at www.rotarycheersforcharity.org. Please note "SDPF" in the GROUP NAME BOX when ordering your tickets.

Step back in time and enjoy this "fun"draising evening with a 40’s flair. Click here to order your tickets today!

SAVE THE DATE—Fall, 2011
You won’t want to miss SDPF’s annual luncheon highlighting the work of America’s Finest at the Valley View Casino Center. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Dayna at dayna.sdpf@gmail.com or call (858) 453-5060.