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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need help crossing the digital divide. Children need guidance to safely and responsibly use today’s rapidly changing
technology. The San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and San Diego Police Foundation are providing tools
and resources to facilitate healthy choices for our first online generation.
We are offering programs around the County. Space is limited so advance registration is required. Please visit www.smartcyberchoices.org or our registration page to see if there is a program in your area or to RSVP.
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But is it the truth?
From a routine traffic stop to the use of deadly force, you'll get an inside perspective. Join Police Chief William Lansdowne and some of “America's Finest” police officers (and police dogs) and find out what it's like to be a cop!
For more information on upcoming INSIDE SDPD events. Join us.
We hope to see you in June 2012.
News
Women in Blue Review
March 2012 - Kristina Davis of the San Diego Union Tribune wrote a nice review of Women in Blue 2012.
SDPD officer pulls man from burning wreck
February 2012 - The Union Tribune reports on the SDPD officer's heroic rescue of a man in a burning car. View the article.
55 People Spend Morning Training as Officers at Inside SDPD
November 2011 - 55 people had a rare opportunity to experience what an officer in training needs to learn as part of the Inside SDPD program. The four-hour program was offered at the Police Training Facility on the Miramar College Campus, and gave a hands-on look at the work of the dedicated officers of the San Diego Police Department.
Sponsored by SDG&E and organized by the San Diego Police Foundation, Inside SDPD is a unique behind-the-scenes experience that gives community members the chance to walk in the shoes of a police officer. San Diegans will participate in use-of-force training, which includes driving simulation, SWAT entry, vehicle stop, and firearms training activities. They will also meet K-9 Unit officers and their canine partners, all while experiencing first-hand what it's like to be a cop.
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Police Take 44 Pounds of Chocolate into Custody
Talk about sweet-talking the cops! Valley View Casino & Hotel Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Sampson now has some new friends in blue. The talented chocolatier recently crafted an exact replica of a San Diego Police badge made entirely out of 44 pounds of pure chocolate. The amazing sugary sculpture was presented to San Diego Chief of Police William Lansdowne at the San Diego Police Foundation's 11th Annual "Friends of the Badge" Luncheon.
With the encouragement of Valley View Casino & Hotel, a major sponsor of the event, Chef Daniel and his team spent a total of five days creating the solid 26-inch by 17-inch chocolate masterpiece. Chef Daniel used over 44 pounds of white couverture chocolate to create the badge and its accompanying stand. Then Chef Sammy Chatluang spent two days hand-carving the badge's exquisite details. The chocolate was then airbrushed with aureolin yellow cocoa butter and dusted with real gold. The team used 27.5 pounds of isomalt sugar to create two accompanying logos of the San Diego Police Foundation and the Valley View Casino Center.
"Creating homemade desserts and pastries for our thousands of casino guests to enjoy is my greatest passion, but I am especially honored to have the chance to support the San Diego Police Foundation through one of my creations," said Chef Daniel. "Plus it gave me the opportunity to really take advantage of having our very own chocolate room on property at the casino!"
The showpiece was presented during the Chief's Circle Reception to Chief Lansdowne and other members of the San Diego Police Department by Joe Navarro, president/CEO of the San Pasqual Casino Development Group, Inc., Valley View Casino & Hotel's development arm, and Board Member of the San Diego Police Foundation.
"As a retired police Sergeant with 24 years of service to the San Diego Police Department, the "Friends of the Badge" event is always very special to me," said Joe Navarro. "It is our privilege to honor and thank the members of the San Diego police force. Daniel is the finest pastry chef in the country and we were glad to show off his amazing talent!"
Nearly Seven Hundred Attend the Popular Showcase for
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September 2011 - The Police Foundation held its 11th Annual "Friends of the Badge" event (formerly Beyond the Headlines) on September 21 at the Valley View Casino Center to raise money and fund vital equipment for SDPD. The event raised a net total of nearly $125,000, with 528 guests, 101 SDPD officers, and 50 volunteers attending.
This year's luncheon was a tremendous success thanks to the leadership and vision of Foundation Board Members and Co-chairs, Ernie Hahn and Chris Ghio. The event showcased the latest in technology and equipment for the department, and also highlighted the need for critical equipment, as well as training programs that are vital to the officers working 24/7 in our community.
The San Diego Police Foundation raises funds, administers grants, promotes awareness of the public safety cause, and provides the SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® program to keep children safe in cyberspace. The Foundation exists to create a safer San Diego, online and on the street.
Funding priorities for the SDPD include the following:
- Digital Cameras and Voice Recorders
- Crime Scene Diagramming Software and Crime Lab Cameras
- Bicycles and Reflective Safety Vests
"Our purpose at the San Diego Police Foundation is to support the San Diego Police Department by supplying unmet needs for equipment, training and educational programs," said Sara Napoli, president & CEO for SDPF. "By doing this, we know that we are making San Diego safer. We welcome every citizen's help in this important effort."
Guests experienced unforgettable demonstrations by the K-9 and SWAT Units and CBS 8's Marcella Lee emceed a powerful program honoring fallen officers. 2011 Foundation milestones, followed by a LIVE auction and impactful video rounded out the program. San Diego leaders Dan Shea, Ron Fowler, Craig Fuller and Erik Jenkins, and Art Barter pledged major gifts to launch the Foundation's Police Council program. The Police Council welcomes supporters who give $5,000 or more in flexible funds to the Foundation. SDPF will host a special luncheon on December 16 for those who wish to join the Police Council, sponsored by Donovan's Prime Seafood.
"We must never take for granted the safety we enjoy, nor the men and women of the SDPD who protect and serve our community 24/7 year-round," added Napoli.
The "Friends of the Badge" Luncheon is SDPF's largest event of the year and is made possible thanks to the generosity of this year's sponsors:
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Thank you to our many table captains and sponsors, and to the dedicated event committee, volunteers and officers who worked tirelessly on this year's event.
Digital camera kits will assist officers with evidence collection
Pictured (left-right) SDPF Chair Darin Andersen, CEO Sara Wilensky Napoli, Asst. Chief Shelley Zimmerman, Chief William Lansdowne, Craig Irving
October 2011 - Craig Irving, President of The Irving Group, announced today that his company has donated $20,000 for the San Diego Police Foundation’s Digital Camera Campaign. This donation will allow for the purchase of 144 digital camera kits for the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), a top funding priority of the SDPD. Patrol officers will now have a full digital camera kit as a tool for gathering evidence when responding to calls. These cameras facilitate the immediate capture and efficient utilization of evidence during investigations that ultimately solve cases. In domestic violence incidents, the ability to photograph physical evidence, such as bruises, decreases the likelihood that the victim will drop charges against the perpetrator. Photographs also increase the likelihood of a conviction.
“Leveraging today’s technology for capturing evidence is critical to the SDPD’s investigative capability, contributing to a safer San Diego,” stated Sara Napoli, CEO of the San Diego Police Foundation. “We are deeply grateful for this generous gift and I commend The Irving Group for setting such a stellar example of civic leadership and community care. This is an excellent example of how business, nonprofits and government can work together to protect the quality of life we all San Diegans value.”
July 2011 - The inaugural Cop Hop event, organized by the San Diego Police Foundation and the San Diego Police Historical Association (SDPHA), was featured in the news:
June 2011 - Reporter Sharon Jones reviewed our SafetyNet, Smart Cyber Choices program. "Community Leader’s View: Internet safety requires parental involvement, rules". By Sharon Jones
April 18, 2011 - Walmart is partnering with the San Diego Police Foundation in a public awareness campaign to educate young families about Internet-facilitated crimes and the dangers they pose to children. Below are photos from the recent check presentation at which a $10,000 grant was awarded to the Foundation for this work.
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| Police Foundation CEO Sara Napoli tells Walmart associates about the programs the grant will support. | Police Chief William Lansdowne addresses a group of Walmart associates and thanks them for their support. | 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. |
April 11, 2011 - With donations from ESET North American and Mission Federal Credit Union, StepUp San Diego is hitting the media this week with the first in a combined program that helps support non-profits in San Diego County. TV commercials will be used in the coming month to promote SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™, a partnership of the San Diego Police Foundation and the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force whose goal is to educate middle school children on cyber security.
StepUp San Diego is a collaboration that has been developed over the past two years with leadership from Parker Pike at UCSD and the cooperation of multiple corporate partners and media partners throughout the county. The mission of StepUp San Diego is to provide support for smart and effective non-profits in the area. In late 2010, StepUp San Diego joined with the San Diego Association of NonProfits to oversee the future of the initiative.
The SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ program of the San Diego Police Foundation is the recipient of publicity through the sponsorship of ESET and their work with Securing Our eCity. To find out more about this and other programs of StepUp go to www.stepupsandiego.org.
Women leaders recognized for achievements in nontraditional careers
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.
March 15, 2011 - 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.”
Dumanis is the first women to serve as District Attorney of San Diego County. Previously she was a Superior Court judge and a Deputy District Attorney. Sampson, wife of San Diego Mayor, Jerry Sanders, is now the director of development and marketing at the San Diego Center for Children. Earlier in her career, she was an NYPD undercover narcotics officer and patrol sergeant. Since then she has had a distinguished national career as a crime consultant. A 28-year veteran of the SDPD, Zimmerman now oversees the Neighborhood Policing section of the Department. She has earned numerous Exceptional Performance and Commanding Officercitations, and recently received the Exemplary Award presented by the San Diego Business Journal-Women Who Mean Business Awards.
Women in Blue is a program of the San Diego Police Foundation. Wells Fargo Bank was the lead sponsor of this year’s event, which was presented in affiliation with the San Diego Business Journal-Women Who Mean Business Awards. Proceeds from Women in Blue will support the San Diego Police Foundation’s work, to provide unmet needs for equipment, training and outreach for the SDPD, and the award-winning SafetyNet: Smart Cyber ChoicesTM program.
Grant expands SDPF’s SafetyNet program county-wide, educating middle school students about cyber bullying, responsible online behavior & other cyber safety issues
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Sgt. Chuck Arnold (San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force), Doug McAllister (Verizon), Lowell Handy (Verizon Wireless), Chief of Police William Lansdowne, Assistant Chief of Police Shelley Zimmerman, Sara Napoli (San Diego Police Foundation)January 2011 -
More students, parents and teachers in San Diego will learn about cyber safety in today’s digital world thanks to a $50,000 Verizon grant to the San Diego Police Foundation (SDPF) to expand its award-winning SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ program.
Working together as partners, the SDPF and San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will conduct ten seminars throughout the year to educate middle school students and parents. The curriculum focuses on the responsible use of online and wireless communications, as well as steps to help ensure a safe experience.
“We’ve built this partnership on the values of collaboration, education and open communication between parents, children and teachers,” said Lowell Handy, Verizon Wireless director of network operations. “Together we’ll help kids, teachers and parents create the kind of digital experiences that are right for them and their families. Verizon also empowers its customers with online and wireless Parental Control tools, such as content ratings, call blocking, text and call limits, Family Locator service and more.”
The Verizon Parental Control Center can be accessed at http://parentalcontrolcenter.com and also includes web content filtering and blocking and FiOS TV Parental Controls. Verizon also offers software called the Verizon Internet Security Suite to protect computers and family information from a wide array of threats, every hour of every day.
The Verizon Foundation uses its technology, financial resources and partnerships to address critical social issues, with a focus on education and domestic violence prevention. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered nearly 6 million hours of community service since 2000. For more information on the foundation, visit www.verizonfoundation.org.
December 2010. We are proud to announce the funding of a $126,000 evidence management system for the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). A press conference with Mayor Jerry Sanders and Chief William Lansdowne was held at SDPD Headquarters Tuesday, December 14, making the announcement. Made possible by the generosity of individual and corporate donors, the new system will digitize the Property Room, boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of a key function of law enforcement.
The tracking system by which evidence is currently received, monitored and used within the department is a paper system. By bringing this one system into the digital age, thousands of officer hours will be freed up annually to assist with the SDPD’s first priority: responding to emergencies.
The new evidence management system from FileOnQ encompasses the software, hardware, training and maintenance necessary to provide an efficient solution. “This means less time spent on paperwork and more time in the community – and therefore a safer San Diego,” stated Police Chief William Lansdowne.
“Our purpose at the San Diego Police Foundation is to support the San Diego Police Department by supplying unmet needs for equipment, training and educational programs,” explained Darin Andersen, SDPF board chairman. “By doing this we know that we are making San Diego safer. Thank you to all the Foundation donors who support this effort.”
Ted and Monica Fogliani, the lead donors for the evidence management system campaign, created momentum by matching other donors’ contributions dollar-for-dollar. AT&T Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Foundation and benefactor of many important community programs, provided the funding that completed this campaign.
“We care about San Diego and the quality of life, including the safety and security we all enjoy,” said Ted Fogliani, CEO and Founder of Outsource Manufacturing, Inc. - Made In San Diego. “That’s why we just had to get involved. Many other donors felt the same way and we thank all of them for making this happen.”
If you would like to contribute to the safety of San Diego, you can donate here.
Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Night at Chick-Fil-ANovember 30, 2010. Chick-Fil-A is sponsoring the San Diego Regional Law Enforcement Teddy Bear drive. Bring a NEW Teddy Bear, with the tags attached, to a participating San Diego Chick-fil-A location and receive a FREE meal! View the flier.
October 2010. The San Diego Police Foundation (SDPF) received the prestigious Cybersecurity Award in Education from the Securing Our eCity initiative. The awards recognize the Foundation’s work on SafetyNet™, a Collaboration between the SDPF and San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that educates parents and children on Internet safety.
SafetyNet™ has helped more than 6,000 middle school students, trained more than 100 teachers and school administrators, presented to more than 1,600 parents and taught Internet safety to nearly 500 foster parents.
"The Cybersecurity Award in Education is a testament to the successful impact that SafetyNet™ is having on kids, families and the educational community in San Diego," said Jill Olen, SDPF Interim Director. "This important and timely program is showing a positive change in attitude and children’s behavior in regard to their Internet and cyber usage."
The San Diego Police Department also won an the Cybersecurity Award for their cyber safety programs.
Sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal, ESET, BDO, SAIC and XEROX, the Cybersecurity Awards are presented by Securing our eCity, an initiative started by ESET, LLC, to foster public / private partnerships at local, state, national and international levels and helping to create a cybersecure community.
San Diego Police Foundation Canine Fund was chosen as one of three beneficiaries for the PETCO Foundation’s Hands to Paws Gala, held at the San Diego Hilton Bay Front. The event raised $107,000 in support of animals.
On May 22, 2010, dozens of dogs from across the U.S. gathered in Imperial Beach to participate in the Loews Dog Surfing Competition – the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Proceeds supported the San Diego Police Foundation and the SDPD Canine Unit.
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Thank you! $200,000 raised |
San Diegans paid special tribute to law enforcement on Oct. 20 when more than 600 guests attended our annual “Beyond the Headlines” luncheon. They showed their enthusiasm with contributions totaling more than $200,000 after Chief of Police William Lansdowne, Mayor Jerry Sanders and former Board Chairman Craig Irving provided insight into the SDPD’s financial constraints and the tremendous efficiencies resulting from community-supported programs, training and equipment the Foundation makes possible.
SDPD Sergeant Misty Cedrun and husband U.S. Navy Captain Mark Cedrun.
Sergeant Misty Cedrun provided guests with a personal introspective on the career of an SDPD officer. She shared her story of leaving a lucrative private sector career for less comfortable (10-hour graveyard shifts) but more meaningful work.
The 15-year SDPD veteran described tragic experiences and the “palm print left on my heart” from her four years as a child abuse detective.
With obvious pride, Cedrun told of her current role as a Western Division sergeant, focusing on the squad of officers she supervises, looks out for, and trains so they can best respond to citizens’ calls for help.
(l-r) Police Chief William Lansdowne, former SDPF CEO Wenda Alvarez, Craig Irving, Mayor Jerry Sanders
Friends inviting friends to explore cooperative crime-fighting opportunities is the key to the event’s success. And we were pleased to recognize one of our most influential friends: Craig Irving. Craig, a principal of Irving Hughes, has introduced friends, family and colleagues to the Foundation directly and indirectly raising more than $300,000 over the past 3 years.
Mayor Sanders, Chief Lansdowne and former SDPF CEO Wenda Alvarez praised his dedication to SDPD employees and the community that he has so generously served.
Do you have a few friends you can introduce to SDPF? and we’ll show you how easy it is to support the men and women who proudly “protect and serve.”
Looking for Work that Matters?
You can have a job where every day is an opportunity to improve lives. The San Diego Police Department is seeking men and women of high integrity who want to make a difference.
For complete testing information, visit http://www.sandiego.gov/police/recruiting/
Three new Red Light Photo Safety (RLPS) camera systems went online in April bringing the total count to 15 in the city of San Diego. The newly activated sites are:
- Balboa Avenue at Kearny Villa Road in Kearny Mesa
- North Torrey Pines Road at Genesee Avenue in Torrey Pines
- Rosecrans Street at Nimitz Boulevard in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood.
During the first 30 days of operation motorists photographed running a red light at the above intersections will receive a warning citation in the mail. After the warning period ends, violators will receive a citation with color photos of the violation. The citations carry a minimum $436 penalty.
The RLPS system operates using cameras mounted on poles and sensors which are buried in the pavement prior to the intersection. Once the signal turns red, the system is activated and will recognize a vehicle which trips the sensors and travels into the intersection, past the limit line. The camera system photographs the vehicle from the front as well as from behind. The system is designed to operate only after the signal has turned red. A motorist who is caught in the intersection while the signal light is yellow will not be photographed. In addition, the intersections are equipped with video technology which will capture 12 seconds of video for each violation. The video will show the violator entering the intersection after the light has turned red.
There are 12 other RLPS intersections currently in operation: Mira Mesa Blvd. at Westview Parkway; “A” Street at 10th Avenue; Garnet Avenue at Mission Bay Drive; Grape Street at North Harbor Drive; Aero Drive at Murphy Canyon Road; Camino del Rio North at Mission Center Road; El Camino Real at Del Mar Heights Road; Mira Mesa Blvd. at Scranton Road; and 10th Avenue at “F” Street; Clairemont Mesa Boulevard at Convoy Street; Qualcomm Way at Camino Del Rio North and Cleveland Avenue at Washington Street.
While officers respond to emergencies and crises,
the San Diego Police Foundation helps cover their back trying to get them what they need to do their jobs better. Your police department may not come to mind when you think about charitable giving, but there are few organizations that touch the lives of so many in San Diego.
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Accomplishments
- SafetyNet Public Education Campaign: In school classrooms, workplaces, community meetings and online, our regional Internet safety programs are providing parents and children information and resources to make smart cyber choices. SafetyNet™ is a collaborative effort with the San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Outreach education components are designed to battle the exponential growth in cyberbullying and the use of technology to exploit children. Empowered with risk awareness and cyber safety tools, the public helps build a crime prevention culture. A 3-year grant is supporting quality content and an expansive reach. Collaborating organizations include major employers, schools, government and child welfare organizations.
- Police dog support has grown from the San Diego Police Department to public safety agencies throughout the county with a $400,000 private foundation grant. Police dog retiree replacements, training, equipment and the addition of three new units (dogs and vehicles) will expand and enhance the efficient police work made possible by these amazing service dogs. Foundation grants provide K-9 narcotics and explosives search capacity in addition to suspect apprehension and officer protection.
- SDPD Communications Department upgrades give police dispatchers enhanced tools to identify and dispatch the police unit closest to a citizen calling for help. Using new global positioning equipment dispatchers can improve response efficiency by redirecting officers from lower priority calls to high-priority incidents.
- Contributions that improve officer training are high priorities and include state-of-the-art target systems and equipment updating a firing range built in the 1930s.
- Technology upgrades to computers, communications links and imaging hardware and software in the SDPD major incident command center play a critical role in improved emergency management during major-incident operations.
- “Inside SDPD”: Law enforcement officers' use of force is a concern of citizens and police. The San Diego Police Foundation helps address this concern by sponsoring quarterly programs offering citizens a hands-on opportunity to get a feel for the work of police officers. Use-of-force training, vehicle stops (guests are the cops) and participation by specialized units like K-9, S.W.A.T. and the crime lab consistently earn the program an excellent rating.
- At SDPD, more than 30 police dogs work alongside their SDPD officer/best friend thanks to community support.
- Public safety in holiday, special event or normal weekend crowds, is maintained by officers on horses, bikes and Segways purchased by the San Diego Police Foundation. The inherent increase in personal interface increases citizen cooperation. And the alternate transportation provides officers quick access in areas where patrol vehicles cannot maneuver.
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Jan. 2009 - In two reported San Diego incidents, burglars entered or attempted to enter homes they thought were empty and surprised residents who were actually home. In both cases the suspects knocked on the front door during the day. When no one answered the door headed to the back of the home to break in.
In one incident, the resident assumed the person might be a solicitor and therefore, did not answer door. A few minutes later, the resident spotted the suspect on the side of her home trying to break in. She confronted him and took his photograph. He ran past her and she followed, continuing to take photos.
The suspect’s driver confronted the resident, took her camera and knocked her to the ground. Both suspects fled in the car.
In the second case the resident did not answer the knock at the front door, and a few minutes later the resident glimpsed the burglar inside his home. The suspect then fled on foot.
- When someone knocks on your door, talk to the person through the door or an adjacent window. Find out who they are and what they want, then tell them you are not interested.
- If you are alone, do not tell them. Instead, say you are busy with your spouse, friends, company, etc.
- Do not confront a suspect. A cornered criminal looking at potential jail or prison time is dangerous. Instead, call 911 and be a good witness.
- Never place yourself in a position where the criminal can get to you.
- If you want to take pictures, be discreet, and careful.
Archives
Dec. 2006 - On Dec. 30, two couples were sitting inside Extraordinary Desserts (2900 Fifth Avenue) when a suspect walked into the restaurant and shot two men....Sept. 2006 – San Diegans are paying attention to law enforcement needs. More than 450 attended the San Diego Police Foundation’s (SDPF) annual “Beyond the Headlines” fundraising luncheon to support the SDPF’s mission...
Sept. 2006 – A $1 million gift, presented Sept. 13 by QUALCOMM to the San Diego Police Foundation (SDPF), will put state-of-the-art handheld communication devices and geographic-based location capabilities to work for the San Diego Police Department....
Jul. 2006 - In a report issued July 11, Mayor Sanders refers to the loss of experienced police officers as “a crises for the community.” ...
Jul. 2006 - A $10,000 contribution by the Bell Charitable Foundation will be fund used to help fund new police communication radios in the department’s helicopters....
Jul. 2006 - We recently awarded an $8,000 grant to the SDPD Mounted Enforcement Unit for the purchase of four new saddles....
Apr. 2006 - A $10,000 gift from Pfizer helped us purchase a new police service dog and digital media copying/recording devices....
Apr. 2006 - The Central Division Bike Team will be trying out some new dictation software thanks to a $1,736 grant from WFI Government Services....
May 2006 - Workplace giving is encouraged at Mesa Distributing Co. and so is community safety....
May 2006 - Northern Division accounts for approximately 16% of vehicle thefts and 29% of all vehicle burglaries in the City of San Diego.
Mar. 2006 - In 2005 the San Diego Police Department answered 1.3 million calls and dispatched officers to 644,000 of those calls....
Dec. 2005 – Local elementary school children are learning about “stranger danger,” bullying, Internet safety and the perils of drug use from San Diego police officers....
Dec. 2005 – An average of ten dogs are set to retire each year. Your gift — of any amount — can help us fund the $8,515-per dog cost for new police service dogs to replace retirees....
July 2005 - A 2003 Chevy pick-up truck driven by a 35-year-old male driver apparently lost control, skidded sideways into a light pole and collided with a transformer, cutting off electrical power to the Mira Mesa neighborhood....
Jun. 2005 – The SDPD’s production of training videos, department communications, and regionally-distributed legal updates will not suffer equipment-failure interruption thanks to recent grants from the San Diego Police Foundation....
Feb. 2005 - In October the S.W.A.T. team started training with new equipment facillitated by a grant from the San Diego Police Foundation, made possible by gifts from current and former S.W.A.T. team members through the S.W.A.T. Alumni Association....
Dec. 2004 – The San Diego Chargers funded a 6-horse trailer for the SDPD with a $20,000 gift to the San Diego Police Foundation. The trailer will solve a decade-old problem of a 10-horse unit, with transportation for seven.