Working "in partnership with the community" the Irvine Police Department patrols approximately 47 square miles and is rapidly growing, providing service to over 165,000 persons. The City of Irvine is expected to grow out to its sphere of influence, which encompasses 73 square miles, within the next year with the addition of the Northern Sphere and Heritage Fields (El Toro Marine Air Base). The projected population is 250,000.
The patrol division of the Irvine Police Department transitioned to Geographic Policing on May 24, 2003. This change means Irvine has been divided into three geographic areas. 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.”
Currently, patrol officers operate under the area policing plan and officers, whether a patrol officer, traffic officer or a detective, are assigned to a specific area. The officers, who are assigned to a geographical area for longer periods of time, are allowed to become more familiar with problems occurring in their respective areas. In doing so, the officers' ability to address the community's needs and concerns will be more effective and specific. In addition to the improvements to the way we operate, we are also implementing cutting edge technology to help our officers and civilian employees to be more effective.
Each police vehicle is equipped with a laptop computer, offering powerful computer software that allows officers to locate addresses, create reports, generate maps, and receive calls for service. As technology advances, we too will maintain the most state of the art equipment available. We are currently updating our software to make computer operations even more effective. In addition to that technology, several police vehicles are also equipped with moving radar and we are also studying the emerging technologies associated with in-car video technology. These additions to our technological tools will contribute to a safer community.
Working as a patrol officer you have the ability to work a wide variety of assignments. Possible assignments include:
City of Irvine 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606-5207 Phone: 949-724-6000 Hours of Operation:
Mon.- Thur. 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
