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San Diego Police Assistant Chief Shawn Takeuchi's alma mater, Palisades High, burns in devastating fires, transforming cherished memories into hope for rebuilding. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — Scott Wahl had one objective: to become San Diego police chief and lead the department where his father, Michael Wahl, had served as an officer for decades. Click here for article.
Gloria's administration is implementing an immediate hiring freeze and asking all city departments to stop all non-essential spending and begin looking for cuts. Click here for article.
Data obtained by CBS 8 shows guns are used less frequently than in prior years, with a rise in knives and other cutting instruments. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego police officer who was severely injured in a deadly crash in August returned to duty Friday, according to a social media post. Click here for full story.
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As the holiday season approaches, local police will increase patrol officers looking to pull over drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Click here for article.
The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division presented the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) with the 2024 Biometric Identification Award at the CJIS Advisory Policy Board meeting in Savannah, Georgia, on December 12. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — For San Diego Police Sergeant Anthony Elliott, December 7 marks an emotional anniversary because it is one year since he was shot in the head while on duty. Click here for story.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl discusses how to defend against theft while shopping this holiday season as well as how to make your home less of a target. Click here for story.
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The Neighborhood Policing Division boasted 85 officers in its prime and is now climbing back to that level. Click here for article.
A Harbor Police officer was wounded and a suspected gunman dressed in tactical clothing was killed Wednesday morning in a shootout in Little Italy as officers searched for a man who fatally gunned down two people less than a mile away. Click here for article.
National Law Enforcement Foundation founder Jim McKay said that the Idaho center is part of an effort to reinvigorate policing after the profession was “villainized”Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — Four people, including two San Diego Police officers, were hospitalized Saturday after a car crashed into a police vehicle with its lights and siren on when responding to a call. click here for article.
San Diego Police Department’s Northeastern Division successfully defended its “best chili” title during Rancho Bernardo’s third annual Chili Cook-Off. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — City leaders are touting the progress of crime-solving technology across the city since its deployment in December 2023. Click here for article.
After a 26-year career with the San Diego Police Department, Beveridge opened a business that provided traffic accident reconstruction expertise in legal cases Click here for article
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, a leading philanthropic force committed to transforming communities in San Diego, provided crucial support in the wake of the recent tragic death and injury of two San Diego police officers, according to a news release. click here for article.
San Diego police officers are getting a renovated storefront in Pacific Beach where in the future they can file reports and meet with residents, thanks to the Pacific Beach Town Council. Click here for article.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock couple is encouraging everyone to thank a first responder, after their son nearly lost his life in the line of duty. San Diego Police Officer Zachary Martinez is now home to begin his journey to healing, after being critically injured in a crash. Click here for story.
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A memorial service will be held in honor of the San Diego police officer who died in a deadly crash in Clairemont last month. Click here for full story.
A man who shot and wounded a San Diego police officer following a car chase in a stolen vehicle was sentenced Friday to 47 years to life in state prison. Click here for full story.
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Authorities reached out to the public Tuesday for help in identifying the suspect or suspects who fired a pellet gun at night spots in the Hillcrest area last spring, injuring one person in what is being investigated as hate crimes. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — The family of Zachary Martinez, the 27-year-old San Diego police officer who was severely injured in a deadly car crash is speaking out. Click here for story.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — First responders lined overpasses along Interstate 805 Friday morning for a procession in honor of the San Diego police officer killed in a fiery crash in Clairemont as he heads to his final resting place. Click here for article.
Officer Zachary Martinez, 27, suffered burns, a broken back and multiple facial injuries when the patrol car he was riding in was broadsided by a teen driver on Aug. 26 Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Police Department is encouraging residents who believe they may have been victims of illegal towing practices by S&S Towing over the last three years to come forward with their experience to aid investigators looking into the company. Click here for article.
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Bill Bevill, started at the Northeastern Division in 1997. He's been an extension for the department to lighten its caseload and bring justice to victims. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Lifeguard Division and members of the San Diego Police Department's Northern Division Monday shared information regarding beach, boating and fireworks safety ahead of Independence Day. Click here for article.
New San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl says he is overhauling the police department to better address its needs, service provided and create a pipeline of future leaders. Click here for article.
The initial crime involved the suspect allegedly threatening a transient and driving a car into the other man's tent while the victim was inside it, officials said click here for story.
San Diego’s new police chief visited the NBC 7 studios on Wednesday morning, answering questions about what changes he wants to make to the department. Click here for story.
San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, a 36-year veteran of law enforcement and a lifelong resident of the city, retires this week after over six years leading the department. Click here for story.
For the first time in more than a decade, the San Diego Police Department’s overall response times inched downward last fiscal year, but officers are still taking longer than the department’s benchmarks — sometimes hours — to get to many calls. Click here for article.
One key to being successful in life is learning from your mistakes and how to take advantage of second chances. That’s precisely what California voters can do as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act looks set to qualify for the general election ballot. The initiative makes commonsense reforms that address the glaring problems created by Proposition 47, particularly for reversing the lack of accountability for repeat drug and theft offenders who now have little incentive to c...
On Saturday, the National Police Dog Foundation held its annual National Police K-9 Memorial Service in Washington D.C. The memorial honored fallen K-9 officers who died in the line of duty in 2023, including San Diego K-9 officer, Sir. Click here for article.
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved San Diego Police Department Assistant Chief Scott Wahl as its next police chief Monday. Click here for article.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill unveiled a bipartisan bill Thursday aimed at reducing police officer shortages nationwide. Click here for article.
A select group of San Diego law enforcement officers — including a police dog — were honored this week in Washington, D.C., for their extreme acts of courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. Click here for article.
click here for article. Coinciding with National Police Week, lawmakers announced their bill in front of the U.S. Capitol, emphasized its potential to reduce law enforcement staffing shortages by double federal grant dollars available to support hiring at local police departments
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities shot and killed a man suspected of robbery and holding a victim hostage on Monday in the Morena neighborhood, according to law enforcement. Click here for article.
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Reports of hate crimes shot up nearly 75% from 2022 to 2023, police say. Plus, see crime numbers for La Jolla so far this year. Click here for article.
A city auditor’s report found the department spent over $50 million on overtime pay to combat staffing shortages. Click here for story.
Ruby Bock was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer three years ago at the age of 42, after she experienced a debilitating stomachache one day Click here for story.
As the suspect was leaving in a vehicle, the suspect reportedly fired a shot at the business owner, and the bullet hit the building, according to the San Diego Police Department. Click here for article.
Officers Kim Tonahill and Timothy Ruopp were killed in the line of duty at Grape Street Park, Officer Gary Mitrovich survived his injuriesClick here for full story.
Two residents said they’ve repeatedly struggled to keep outsiders from wandering into the new buildings. Click here for full article.
Unmanned aircraft systems, also referred to as UAS systems or drones, have been used by city of San Diego first responders for years. Click here for article.
Members of the San Diego Police Department saved an estimated 60 people and five dogs on Jan. 22 alone, according to Capt. Julie Epperson. Click here for article.
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New California state law that allows 'Low Rider Cruising' means more public appearances for The Guardian. Click here for full story.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Police Sergeant Anthony Elliott, who was shot in the head by a suspect in 4S Ranch two months ago Wednesday, spoke one-on-one to FOX 5/KUSI. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego police sergeant shot in the head in the line of duty during a December 2023 shootout is still recovering from his injuries, and the San Diego Police Officers Association has partnered with Chicken Charlie’s to hold a fundraiser to help support him and his family. Click here for article.
Francisco Roman Jr. was wounded by an improvised explosive device in the spring of 2005 while leading Marines in a quick-reaction force to support another squad during a firefight in Iraq's western Anbar province. click here for article.
In the Southcrest neighborhood, the blocks closest to Chollas Creek had piles of couches, chairs, books and clothes, all covered in mud and grime, waiting to be taken away click here for article.
Mayor Todd Gloria declared that officers are choosing to work for the San Diego Police Department over other agencies. This would be a significant shift, so we decided to vet the claim. click here for article.
The city’s pension board will consider seven alternative scenarios Friday, with the annual pension payment rising to an all-time high of $527 million this year. Click here for article.
Mayor Gloria, Gov. Newsom and other California Democrats push anti-crime policies at start of election year. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego's chief operating officer has ordered all city departments to "submit operational efficiencies totaling two percent" of each department's budget as the city faces a projected shortfall of $171.9 million for this coming fiscal year — a number that is expected to grow throughout the next five years. Click here for article.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Police Captain Laura McLean opens up a locked door in a subterranean room deep inside of police headquarters. Click here for story.
The San Diego Police Department has received a $240,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. Click here for full article.
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The San Diego Police are investigating a string of armed robberies across the city that happened Tuesday night. Click here for full article.
Sergeant Anthony Elliott, a six-year member of the San Diego Police Department, was shot in the head on Dec. 7 during a shootout with a suspect at the 4S Commons Town Center parking lot in 4S Ranch. Click here for full article.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Two San Diego Police officers were hospitalized after they were run over by a car in the Emerald Hills neighborhood early Monday morning. Click here for full story.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A 44-year-old man was stabbed in the lower right side of his leg with a knife after a verbal argument broke out between two men today. Click here for article.
