Charles Lara

Under the leadership of Chief Scott Wahl, the San Diego Police Department is dedicated to protecting and serving over 1,400,000 residents in the City of San Diego with unwavering commitment and integrity. Vision A Police Department whose employees feel valued, works together in community partnerships to be a model of excellence in policing, and fosters the highest level of public trust and safety. Goals Improve Quality of Life for All •Reduce violent crime through the prevention and identification, and apprehension of criminal offenders •Maintain priority call response times •Ensure effective policing by addressing command and community priorities Strive for Continuous Improvement in Efficiency and Effectiveness •Effectively utilize and manage our resources •Efficiently manage staffing levels •Ensure continuous improvement of operations by identifying best practices in policing •Pursue funding sources for new technology and equipment Ensure Accountability to High Standards of Performance, Ethics, and Professional Conduct •Empower and develop the workforce to achieve excellence •Support an informed and trained workforce •Encourage sound decision-making •Promote professional and ethical behavior by employees