El Cerrito Police Department
Mission and Values
The El Cerrito Police Department is committed to providing
quality police service in partnership with members of the community.
We strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional
conduct at all times. We are dedicated to providing a quality work
environment which develops its members through effective training and leadership.
Our goals are to enhance the quality of life, seek solutions to problems,
and foster a sense of security within the community.
Law Enforcement Mission
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Foster a sense of safety and security
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Enhance quality of life
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Seek solutions to problems
Law Enforcement Partnerships
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Dispatch Center
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Animal Services
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Crime Lab Services
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Narcotics Enforcement
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Criminal Records Management
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Cal-ID (Fingerprint Identification)
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Truancy Abatement
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Field Operations Mutual Aid
Police Department Programs
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Emergency Response
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Mandated Follow-up Investigation
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Communications
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Property & Records Management
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Training
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Animal Control
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Forensic Services
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Directed Patrol
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Bike Patrol
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Cal-ID
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Police Reserves
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Police Explorers
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Civilian Volunteers
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Crime Prevention
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Parking Enforcement
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Non-Emergency Response
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Crossing Guards
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Non-Mandated Follow-up
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Narcotics Enforcement
Expected Program Losses: 1998-99
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Youth Services
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Low-priority Follow-up Investigation
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Emergency Preparedness
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Grant Management
Programs Lost: 1990-94
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Traffic Enforcement
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Crime Analysis
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Felony Suppression
Police Department Goals - 1998-99
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Emphasize officer visibility and call-for service response
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Seek methods for increasing information about and access
to Police Dept. programs
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Enhance ongoing partnerships with other West Contra Costa
County cities
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Build problem-solving partnerships with citizens and business
owners
Police Dept. Proposed Budget 1998-99
| Employee Wages and Benefits |
$3,415,820 |
| Services and Supplies |
$ 741,014 |
| Capital Outlay |
$ 53,697 |
| TOTAL |
$4,210,531 |
Major Projects 1998-99
| Gasoline Tank Replacement |
$70,000 |
Radio System Upgrade
(Total Project: $265,000 + $50,000 annual increase in
Communications contract costs) |
$27,000 |
Records Mgt. System Upgrade
(Total Project: $250,000 - est.) |
$90,000 |
Unfunded Public Safety Projects
| Additional Space |
$400,000 |
| Public Safety Building |
$1,800,000 |
| TOTAL |
$2,200,000 |
Additional Information Requested by the Committee
of the Whole:
Staffing - 1996
|
Total Officers |
Officers/1,000 Population |
| Albany PD |
27 |
1.58 |
| El Cerrito PD |
34 |
1.49 |
Staffing - 1998
|
Total Officers |
Officers/1,000 Population |
| Albany PD |
27 |
1.56 |
| El Cerrito PD |
32 |
1.37 |
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