As summer unfolds, we’re excited to share some of the incredible work happening across our division. From launching new community advisory boards that amplify local voices, to celebrating cultural traditions like the Wat Lao New Year, our commitment to inclusivity and connection continues to grow.
In March, we were proud to join the San Diego St Patrick’s Day Parade, a longtime tradition honoring Irish American heritage and community spirit
The event not only celebrated culture and connection, but also recognized the lasting impact of Irish-owned businesses that have helped shape San Diego’s economy over the years. It was a joyful day shared with families, partners, and neighbors from all across the city.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN ACTION
This season, we’ve made big strides in strengthening community ties and elevating local voices
After being inactive for many years, both the Latino and Asian Chief’s Advisory Boards were brought back to life providing vital platforms for community members to share their perspectives and help shape public safety efforts
Our CYS teams helped celebrate the Wat Lao New Year alongside local families, taught at an educational event about the differences between squatting and trespassing and spent time with our Youth Cadets at Tavern and Bowl.
Each of these efforts reflects our commitment to connection, culture, and meaningful community engagement
More places we’ve been:
Graduation for Project Lead at Saint Rita’s Catholic School, which teaches kids their choices today matter tomorrow.
The East Village Block Party to celebrate community and Opening Day for the Padres Day of the Child to promote the wellbeing of our young people
SCHOOLSAFETYPATROL (SSP)
Springintoleadership: Schoolsafetystudents
stepup
This spring, our School Safety Patrol students had some unforgettable experiences focused on leadership and character development
In March and April, over 80 students each weekend joined our Horse Camp, where they learned about handling stress and building confidence in a fun, hands-on environment
SSPatUSSMidwayMuseum:
In early April, we took 220 of our top-ranking Safety Patrol students on a special trip to the USS Midway Museum It was a powerful day of learning history, exploring teamwork, and strengthening the values that make these young leaders so important These experiences are designed to help shape their future as positive role models and community contributors.
With A Cop With A Cop Coffee Coffee
Star Pal hosted this event as an opportunity for community members to meet with officers, ask questions, and learn more about the department
The San Diego Police Department also hosts similar events, throughout the city
Coffee Coffee
Western Division
Coffee with a Cop
Lestat's Coffee Shop
4496 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116
June 17, 2025
Central Division
Coffee with a Cop Shepherds Coffee Shop
2460 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
March 28, 2025
Eastern Division
Coffee with a Cop Starbucks at Mission Valley Target 1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108
May 29, 2025
Northern Division
Coffee with a Cop Brick & Bell Cafe 928 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037
January 9, 2025
SalvationArmyA.R.C.
Tour&Graduation:
The Salvation Army, Adult Rehabilitation Center staff sat down with the Neighborhood Policing Division as well as the Community and Youth Services Division to discuss their holistic approach to rehabilitation for individuals
The Salvation Army ARC helps participants to regain health, stability, as well as the social skills to re-enter the workforce
The Salvation Army works toward serving as a beacon of hope to people seeking help for any number of social and life issues
Their programs focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for the people who choose to participate At the end of the program is a graduation where our team was privileged to attend and celebrate with the graduates
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the San Diego Police Department’s Community and Youth Services Division, in partnership with New Vision Church and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, will host a Drive-Thru ONLY Gun Exchange event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center parking lot (404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114) The event was successful as the Department received a total of 113 firearms for destruction
The Community and Youth Services Division was fortunate to have Officer Asriana Rio from the New South Wales Police Department visit CYS utilizing the Winston Churchill Grant
Asriana Rio is Multicultural Community Liaison Officer (MCLO) with the NSW Police and it was certainly a pleasant surprise when she flew all the way to Southern California to visit our division Officer Rio’s goal was to collaborate San Diego Police Department’s Community Engagement Team to obtain additional tools to that will assist their department with building a stronger community relations by merging our process of community oriented engagement with theirs
SANDIEGOPOLICEDEPARTMENT
On June 5, 2025 our Community and Youth Services Department participated in the United States Police and Fire Games “USPFC”
The USPFC is an Olympic-style competition for athletes representing Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and officers from Corrections, Probation, US Customs and Border Protection from across the country
A special “thank you” to Robyn Spencer of the Downtown Tavern and Bowl for sponsoring our Bowling team
ReadAcrossAmerica:
For more than 25 years, Read Across America has been encouraging youth to crack open a book and read. This year Officer Hilton Williams and Omar Luzuriaga from the Community and Youth Services Division read to the children at the Early Childhood Center.
The Community and Youth Services Division was fortunate to have their very first social event sponsored by San Diego’s Tavern and Bowl located in downtown on Market Street.
The Cadets are the future of law enforcement and the professional staff of the San Diego Police Department.
