Simi Valley Police Department
Encyclopedia
The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) is the police
department of the city of Simi Valley
, California
. The department currently has over 121 sworn officers, and more than 65 support personnel. The department has a patrol area that covers over 39 square miles (101 km²).
, 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.
and Gang Task Force.
Police
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department of the city of Simi Valley
Simi Valley, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Simi Valley had a population of 124,237. The population density was 2,940.8 people per square mile...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The department currently has over 121 sworn officers, and more than 65 support personnel. The department has a patrol area that covers over 39 square miles (101 km²).
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 managerCity manager
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, 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 TeamSWAT
A SWAT team is an elite tactical unit in various national law enforcement departments. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular officers...
and Gang Task Force.
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Simi Valley Police Department, 1 officer has died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Michael Frederick Clark | |
Gunfire |