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The members of the department are dedicated to serving the community and providing the highest level of service possible.  In the furtherance of that philosophy, the members of the department are dedicated to working closely with the public in an effort to solve issues and problems and  to follow the principles of community oriented policing.

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Laguna's New Emergency Notification System 

Laguna Beach is a beautiful and scenic setting for a home or business but with wildland and steep hills, there is danger of flooding, fire, and landslides.  Because of these issues, public safety is a concern for everyone.  Early in the year, Laguna Beach entered into an agreement with most other communities in the county to share in a county-wide emergency notification system known as AlertOC. 

This system uses a powerful notification system capable of notifying thousands of subscribers by phone, email, or text message within a few minutes of emergency response personnel pressing a send button on a computer.  Already loaded with telephone company records we still need your help to build a better system. 

By locating your address and linking a contact number, emergency services will be able to notify you within minutes of an emergency that threatens you, your family, or your home.  For instance, when a fire is nearing a neighborhood that we decide to evacuate, a dispatcher can circle the area on a computer screen, record a message, and transmit that message to thousands of numbers per minute. 

Help us build and maintain this important public safety system.  Click here if you are a Laguna Beach resident or your business is in Laguna.  (Not a Laguna Beach resident, go to AlertOC.com and select your community.

By registering with AlertOC, city residents and businesses will also receive time-sensitive voice messages on cell phones and internet-connected phones when a public safety issue affects your residence or business. The messages can also be delivered via text message, in emails, and TTY/TDD receiving devices for the hearing impaired.  All information is confidential and will only be used for AlertOC emergency notifications.

Launching the Community Outreach Officer Program!
The department's partnership with the community often means finding solutions to problems especially when those community members are homeless.  In keeping to this philosophy, the Laguna Beach Police Department has worked closely with the Laguna Beach City Council to create the position of Community Outreach Officer.  The new position has been established to directly respond to the community’s concerns regarding homeless-related issues.

Officer Jason Farris will serve as the Community Outreach Officer.  Officer Farris has served as a Laguna Beach Police Officer for 4 years.  Jason's interpersonal skills, patience, and perseverance have established him as an obvious choice for this assignment. 

Officer Farris works closely with various social service agencies in an effort to place homeless individuals in short-term shelters and long-term housing.  In addition, he works with agencies to provide for the basic needs to help end the cycle of homelessness with this unique group of people. 

With the creation of the program, the Police Department recognized the need to take a two-pronged approach to impacting the plight of the homelessness in the city.  Besides utilizing the traditional law enforcement approach, the police department took the unique path of participating in social service efforts as well. 

The overall goals of the program include ending the cycle for many of the homeless as well as improving the quality of life for the residents, property and business owners in the community.

In addition to working with the homeless, the Community Outreach Officer works with the Chamber of Commerce, the Exchange Club, Women’s Club, Rotary Club, and any other group that has concerns regarding law enforcement.

Officer Farris can be reached at outreach@lagunabeachcity.net

 
Keeping the Ranks Filled

Recruiting inexperienced individuals with good backgrounds, strong work history and solid character often results in an outstanding police officer.

Last year, Officers John Coutchie, Russel Larson and Kevin Meadows started their journey as police officers.  Back in October they experienced their first day of the Police Academy at Golden West College.  Coutchie and Meadows are seen here performing a character building exercise, they are guided and encouraged by one of the Academy Recruit Training Officers, Jim Cota.  Both officers graduated March 23rd, 2009 and began training shortly thereafter. 
Corporal Cota is a full time officer with Laguna Beach and moonlights at the academy while keeping an eye on our newly hired officers.  As in this case, it is not always a good thing to be from the same department as one of the Academy Staff!
On May 11, Officers Julia Bowman, Russel Larson, Kevin Meadows and John Coutchie prepare to be officially sworn in before their families and friends.  Coincidently, Chief of Police Paul Workman's first official duty was to introduce these four new officers to the department and community as he took over the department only an hour before.


Police Officers must take an oath to uphold the law and support the state and federal constitutions. 


Police Officer

Contact the Department Personnel Officer, Jim Cota, at 949 497-0374 for more information.

Lateral Officer Openings
Top step officers earn $84,084 and can earn up to 7.5% additional pay for a total of $90,600! One third of officers are corporals topping at $94,954. A bachelors is 5% or an AA is 2.5%.  With a degree and exceptional performance pay, corporals earn up to $102,230!
Apply Online for Laguna Beach Job Openings
Employees will receive an additional 5% on 7/1/09

 

Other Useful Links

Parking Citations Annual Report
Crime Prevention
Animal Services Press Releases
Code Enforcement
Identity Theft Information About the Police Department
 
Citizen Police Academy Frequently Asked Questions
Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) Map to Laguna Beach PD
DARE Program Contact Us
Explorer POST  
Reserve Officer Program  

 

Laguna Beach Police Department
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949 497-0701

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