Ridgecrest Police Department
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| Ridgecrest Police Department | |
| Abbreviation | RPD |
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| Patch of the Ridgecrest Police Department. | |
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| Badge of the Ridgecrest Police Department. | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1962 |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Government agency |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction* | City of Ridgecrest in the state of California, USA |
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| Map of Ridgecrest Police Department's jurisdiction. | |
| Size | 21.417 miles (34.467 km) |
| Population | 27,616 (2010) |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction. |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 100 West California Avenue Ridgecrest, California |
| Agency executive | Chief of Police, Ronald Strand |
| Website | |
| ridgecrest.ca.us/police-department | |
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| * Divisional agency: Division of the country, over which the agency has usual operational jurisdiction. | |
The Ridgecrest Police Department is the agency responsible for law enforcement within the City of Ridgecrest, California. The headquarters is located at 100 West California Avenue.[1] The city uses a nearby jail maintained by the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Mission Statement
"We hold with great regard the trust that this community bestows upon us and assume responsibility for promoting that trust. Our purpose is to form a lasting and mutually rewarding partnership with our community based on respect and sincerity. Our mission is to provide loyal, fair and ethical police services that actively prevent crime, reduce fear and enhance the safety of citizens through Community Policing."[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Police Department. City of Ridgecrest. Accessed: 04-09-2012.
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