Simi Valley, California Police Department

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The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) is the police department of the city of Simi Valley, California. The department currently has over 125 sworn officers, and more than 65 support personnel [ [http://www.simivalley.org/html/chiefmess.htm Chief's Message ] ] . The department has a patrol area that covers over 39 square miles.

History

The police department was founded in 1971, shortly after the incorporation of Simi Valley in 1969.

Organization

The Chief of Police is appointed by the Simi Valley city manager, and is charged with overseeing all law enforcement duties within the city limits. The department is divided into several divisions, with the Operations Division being the most visible to the public.

Operations Division

This division of the department oversees the "Patrol" and "Dispatch" units. The "Patrol Unit" includes the Canine Program, Field Training Program, and Reserve Officer Program.

Investigative Division

This division oversees the "Special Operations Unit", "Detective Unit", and "Criminal Intelligence Section". The "Special Operations Unit" includes the departments Special Weapons Team and Gang Task Force.

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Simi Valley Police Department, 1 officer has died in the line of duty. [ [http://odmp.org/agency/3579-simi-valley-police-department-california The Officer Down Memorial Page] ]

ee also

* List of law enforcement agencies in California

References

External links

* [http://www.simivalley.org/html/pdpage.htm SVPD Official Website]