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Mission
 The Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property within the City. It fulfills that responsibility through preservation of peace and order, suppression of crime, regulation and control of traffic and enforcement of State laws and local codes intended to reduce public hazards. Specifically, the Department is expected to:
- Maintain an effective law enforcement presence in the community to combat crime and improve public safety and confidence.
- Maintain the professionalism and efficiency of the Department to ensure that the highest quality of service possible is provided with the resources available.
- Take action to reduce violent crime and related drug trafficking through combined multiagency operations in West County.
- Take action to reduce safety hazards that create blight and adversely affect the quality of life of residents in affected areas of the City.
- Continue community involvement and outreach through programs such as Kids to Camp, P.I.S.T.O.L. and the West County Police Athletic League. Increase efforts to the neighborhood watch programs and other community awareness activities.
- Expand commercial vehicle and traffic enforcement in an effort to reduce intrusion by trucks and vehicle-related collisions.
- Continue to explore alternative funding sources in an effort to reduce overhead operating expenses as is feasible.
- For non-emergencies, contact the Police Department at (510) 215-3130.
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