Community
policing challenges police and civic officials to
provide the leadership necessary to address the
multitude of community safety issues confronting
their communities.
Under the geographical policing structure, a set
team of officers works to resolve community and
crime problems under the direction of a sergeant
or a lieutenant There is an emphasis on having at
least one member of the geographical team always working.
Consequently, the team is responsible and
accountable for providing “24-7” service to
their area within the city. Under this structure,
there is an increased expectation of improved
service, familiarity with code enforcement issues,
businesses and residents, and a more diligent
response to identified problems. This structure
furthers the development of supervisors and
managers so they are more prepared to assume and
ascend to management and command level positions
within the agency.
The geographical policing structure also allows
officers to develop distinct familiarity with
community safety issues in the areas that they are
assigned. Specifically, team members are
responsible for establishing and maintaining lines
of communications with other city departments and
governmental agencies that have resources needed
to address problems.
The geographical policing structure allows us to receive
real time input and feedback from our diverse
communities regarding community problems and
policing priorities and policies. We acknowledge
that we cannot do the job of providing community
safety alone and recognize that we have valuable
resources available to us in our
communities. If you have any questions or
concerns about the Whittier Police Department or
regarding which area you live in, you can use
the interactive maps below and contact your area
team via email or phone.
Under the geographical policing structure, a set
team of officers works to resolve community and
crime problems under the direction of a sergeant
or a lieutenant There is an emphasis on having at
least one member of the geographical team always working.
Consequently, the team is responsible and
accountable for providing “24-7” service to
their area within the city. Under this structure,
there is an increased expectation of improved
service, familiarity with code enforcement issues,
businesses and residents, and a more diligent
response to identified problems. This structure
furthers the development of supervisors and
managers so they are more prepared to assume and
ascend to management and command level positions
within the agency.
The geographical policing structure also allows
officers to develop distinct familiarity with
community safety issues in the areas that they are
assigned. Specifically, team members are
responsible for establishing and maintaining lines
of communications with other city departments and
governmental agencies that have resources needed
to address problems.