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Police PatchThe Police Department provides law enforcement and related public safety services within the community. These services include responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents related to crimes, nuisances, traffic, municipal code violations, animal complaints and various other activities. The Department also maintains documentation on these activities. Being committed to Community Oriented Policing, the Department is also building community programs. Current community programs include Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Activities, Neighborhood Watch, community meetings, a Juvenile Diversion Program, and a Community Patrol Program (CAT).

The Department operates under the direction of the Chief of Police. The Department is divided between operations and support services. The Operations Lieutenant is responsible for all patrol, traffic, community activities, emergency planning and related administrative functions. The Support Services Lieutenant is responsible for Detectives, Property, Dispatch, Records, Internal Affairs, and Primary Department/Administrative Functions.

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Chief of Police
James Copsey

Department Staff
The Department has an authorized strength of 19 full-time sworn (Peace Officer) personnel supported by ten non-sworn support personnel. Personnel currently include one Chief of Police; two Lieutenants; four Sergeants; two Detectives; four Senior Police Officers, eight Police Officers; two Reserve Officers; two non-sworn Supervisors; six Dispatchers; two part-time Dispatchers; one Property/Evidence Technician; a full-time Administrative Secretary; 20 volunteers in the Citizen Assistance Team (CAT); and two Juvenile Diversion Community Volunteers.

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Department Volunteers
The Citizen Assistance Team was formed in 2000 with volunteers who were trained to serve as the "eyes and ears" of the Police Department. CAT volunteers are trained to follow a regular patrol format, including security checks of businesses, parks, schools and the Train Station; doing vacation checks of residences; provide courier service for the City Council; and provide traffic control at special community events or at accident/fire scenes. In December 2003, CAT volunteers were honored at the City Council meeting for the countless hours they have generously donated to the City. To find out additional information, contact Sergeant Chris Sweeton, Grover Beach Police Department at (805) 473-4501.

Programs
Public Service Information During California's Energy Challenge.

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  • Road Safety During a Rotating Blackout brochure in pdf format.
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    • Megan's Law - The Grover Beach Police Department encourages all citizens to view Megan's Law by using one of the following methods:

    • Internet: View from your home or local library at www.meganslaw.ca.gov
    • Intranet: Contact the Sheriff's Department.
    • Telephone: 1-900-448-3000, Please note that a $10.00 fee will be charged when using the 900 phone number.
    Police Department Statistical Information

    Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
    Arson 3 2 0 0 2
    Aggravated Assault 79 81 34 34 20
    Burglary 107 76 77 66 91
    Homicide 0 0 1 0 0
    Robbery 7 5 10 8 5
    Theft 213 182 323 188 276
    Auto Theft 12 19 34 32 46
    Rape 3 9 2 2 7
    Arrests 1,082 1,058 708 673 676
    Citations 3,072 2,848 3,338 3,265 2,849
    Traffic Collision 228 226 219 126 134
    72-hr 323 407 533 603 566
    Tows 441 436 531 473 483
    Calls for Service 21,327 17,666 17,986 18,118 17,697
    Avg. Response Time 2:29 2:37 3:40 3:33 3:28
    CAT Volunteer Hrs 2,676 2,968 3,044 3,734 4,261

    Go to: Annual Report to review a full copy of the Police Department's most recent report.

    For more information, contact the Department's Administration Office at (805) 473-4507 or send an e-mail to Administrative Secretary Laura Vinnedge at: lvinnedge@gbpd.org

    Mission and Values Statement

    OUR VISION ...

    We, as members of the Grover Beach Police Department, are dedicated to providing the best public safety service which reflects our community's superior quality of life. We are focused on cooperative efforts involving the individual citizen, their neighborhood, and Department members. This is a reflection of our community's endeavor to sustain a sense of safety and security.

    OUR MISSION ...

    We serve to contribute to a wholesome community environment in which individuals may work, play, prosper, raise families, and otherwise pursue their legitimate goals without fear of criminal or civil disorder.

    OUR VALUES ...

    As we focus on our vision and pursue our mission, we pledge the following values as of utmost importance for public service while not excluding other principles:

    Service - To provide each individual of Grover Beach with responsive and humane law enforcement, which promotes security, peace of mind, and tranquility in our community.
    Ethics - We occupy a position of public trust and base our decisions upon moral as well as practical concerns while always accepting responsibility for our actions.
    Respect - For the uniqueness of each individaul, holding sacred the principal of human dignity; this being a truth for each citizen of the community and each member of the Department. By nurturing a sense of family within the Department, recognizing our people are our greatest and most important asset. For diverse cultural values while fostering open communication necessary to share ideas.
    Vision - That the community maintains its satisfying quality of life, including a sense of being secure while enjoying the amenities of Grover Beach, however, always anticipating the changing needs of the City and successfully meeting those needs.
    Integrity - Being the benchmark of an ethical individual and Department, in thought and deed, and we adhere to sincerity and honesty, while avoiding deception, expediency, artificiality, or shallowness which encompasses the courage to perform our duties.
    Courtesy - To all we come in contact with in both the spoken and unspoken word, realizing conflict resolution begins with cooperation and mutual understanding.
    Experience - Is the journey in search of excellence through training, developing the confidence to innovate, explore non-traditional methods of community service and law enforcement; and efficiently manage public resources anchored in the philosophy of community-oriented policing and problem solving.

    Facilities
    The Police Department is located at 711 Rockaway Avenue in Grover Beach. The main police building was built in 1981 and a new communications center was constructed in 2000.

    If you have questions regarding the above information, please contact the Department's Administration Office at (805) 473-4507, the Department's non-emergency phone number at (805) 473-4511, or check the Police Department Contact List for information on other department phone numbers.

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