About The Laguna Beach Police

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In order to make sure that it is run efficiently the Laguna Beach Police Department is divided into two main branches, Field Services and Support Services. Each of these branches is then subdivided into several sections. The branch that performs most of the traditional policing duties is Field Services, it is made up mainly of uniformed officers. There are six sergeants assigned to the branch who act as watch commanders and to supervise the traffic unit.

Field Services are divided into several sections, these are:

In addition to the departments listed above the field services branch also manage the reserve division which provides support to the full time officers when necessary.

The department’s animal shelter also falls under the Field Services branch. The shelter has three full time and one part time employee, they also have twenty five volunteers. The department cares for over 600 impounded animals at their Laguna Beach Shelter. In addition the animal shelter staff are responsible for licensing pets in the city.

The other main branch of the Laguna Beach Police Department is Support Services, they are responsible for providing the functions that the uniformed officers need to do their jobs.

Support Services is also divided into several branches, including:

The Special Services branch also manages the Neighborhood Watch and D.A.R.E. programs. When necessary the officers in this branch may also be required to assist the field services branch with their policing duties.

by Chuck Portola

505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach CA 92651

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