In an effort to continuously improve the quality of service the Irvine community deserves, the Irvine Police Department transitioned to Geographic Policing on May 24, 2003.
This change means Irvine has been divided into three geographic areas for policing purposes. These areas were then given names after much discussion, research, input from department members and the community and based on their geographic location. The names selected are “Portola,” “University” and “Crossroads”. Each of the areas are lead by a single Commander supported with a cadre of supervisors, Patrol officers, Traffic officers, Investigators and civilian support staff, all of whom are tasked with working toward preventing community safety issues and quickly and effectively resolving issues as they evolve.
This change allows for patrol officers, investigators and traffic officers to be assigned to the same geographic area for a “one year” time period. This will make these personnel more familiar with the people that live and work in that area while giving them “ownership” for an entire geographic area.
Although the officers may move from area to area within a shift based on the entire city needs they will be held accountable for those issues in their area. A special emphasis will be placed on “Quality of Life” issues that affect each of these communities. These issues generally include traffic, noise and vandalisms. Working on these issues help to reassure our community members that we work and live in one of the safest cities in the nation. These changes strengthen our “partnership” mission and our Values of providing quality of service, integrity, respect and accountability.
The University area of the City of Irvine is bordered by the San Diego Freeway (I-405) on the north, Laguna Canyon Road (I-133) on the east, the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (SR 73) on the south.This area includes the communities of Rancho San Joaquin, Turtle Rock, University Park, University Town Center, Quail Hill, Shady canyon and Turtle Ridge.
The University area also includes the Irvine Business Complex (IBC), which is bordered by the San Diego Creek on the east, Barranca Parkway on the north, The Newport Freeway (I-55) on the west and MacArthur Blvd. on the south.This area of the city includes both commercial and residential areas. Click the link for additional information on the University Area.
The Crossroads area is the central area of Irvine. It encompasses the communities of Windwood, Woodbridge, Westpark, Walnut Square, Deerfield, The Ranch, The Colony, College Park, Irvine Groves, Harvard Square, Heritage Park, Greentree, The Willows/Greentree, Smoketree and California Homes. Click the link for additional information on the Crossroads Area.
The Portola area is basically east of Jeffrey Road and north of the I-5 Freeway. It encompasses the communities of Northwood, North Park, Racquet Club, Oak Creek, Orangetree, West Irvine, East Irvine, Old Towne Irvine, Woodbury, Heritage Fields and the Irvine Spectrum. Click here for additional information on the Portola Area.
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