MURRIETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

AMERICA’S FINEST – SERVING MURRIETA

With a population of nearly 120,000, Murrieta remains one of the safest cities in the United States. The City’s boundaries cover approximately 35.4 square miles and are divided into six beats (primary response areas for police officers). Having a City-run department enhances response times, encourages cohesion and increases Murrieta Police Department support from leadership.

Connecting With The Community

As Murrieta continues to grow, the Department is dedicated to utilizing the most up-to-date technology to provide citizens with the highest quality police service. Here are a few recent investments:

Technology

• FLOCK Cameras

• Carbyne emergency texting

• Text to 911

• PSEC Regional Communications System

• Emergency Medical Dispatching

To learn more, visit the Murrieta Police Department website at www.MurrietaPolice.org.

It Takes A Village

Murrieta Pd Team Members Keep Our Community Safe

• Murrieta Police Department Patrol Division is staffed with officers who respond to various calls for service.

• The Detective Bureau is home to detectives who handle sex crimes, property crimes, robberies, homicides and more.

• The Property & Evidence Unit stores and maintains lost or found property and handles evidence for criminal investigations.

• The Records Bureau stores and maintains various police reports in a paperless environment.

• The Explorer Program is open to young men and women, 14-21 years old, who are interested in law enforcement.

• Community Service Officers (CSOs) perform limited enforcement duties within the city and investigate older crimes.

• The volunteers assist the public at the front counter, assist with clerical duties and conduct patrols within the city.

• Training Division schedules and administers the most up-to-date training to enhance officers’ knowledge and tactics.

• Cadets assist staff members with various tasks throughout the station, and continue to earn college credits during employment.

Citizens Police Academy

Murrieta PD’s 12-week Citizens Police Academy is designed to increase public awareness and understanding of the Police Department’s operations. All Murrieta residents over the age of 21, who are in good physical condition to sit in a classroom setting, participate in simulation exercises, and reenact tactical scenarios, are encouraged to apply.

To sign up for a future academy, visit MurrietaCA.gov/CitizensPoliceAcademy.

• Total 911 Calls in 2022: 65,456

• 55,974 or 90.47% of 911 calls answered in less than 10 seconds

• 8,141

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