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Brawley Police DepartmentIt is my honor to serve as Chief of Police in the City of Brawley, a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history and an exciting future. As Chief of Police I am truly excited by the positive changes that are happening right now in our City. I am equally excited by the challenges we face as a rapidly growing and diverse community. The citizens in our community are always invited to participate in our efforts to keep Brawley safe.
The Police Department is only one “cog” in the wheel called the City of Brawley. We could not exist without the cooperation and collaboration of the other City Departments. As the City of Brawley continues to grow we will face many challenges together. Our youth is one of our primary challenges. We need to accommodate them with recreational activities, jobs and education. Traditionally the predominate offenders of criminal statutes are young men between the ages of 15 and 25 years of age. My plan is to reach our youth early and provide education and prevention programs in order to deter substance abuse and the gang influence, which fuels theft and other more violent crimes. In an effort to reach these youth the police department’s Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) and Police Explorer programs continue to reach out and interact with our Cities youth. In addition, the Police Department has officers assigned full-time to both the elementary and high school districts as on-campus School Resource Officers. Traffic will continue to be a problem as well. In November 2006 the Police Department created a new Traffic Division, which is currently staffed with three motor officers. The mission of the Traffic Division is to educate our drivers and enforce traffic laws. The Police Department has also implemented a K-9 program; added staff to the Investigations Division; and, created a new Special Operations Team. While a number of other changes are in the planning stages, it is my commitment to the citizens of Brawley that I will continue to implement cutting edge training and technology solutions in order to maintain public safety and to detect and deter crime in our community. My overall primary focus will be to improve the quality of life in the City of Brawley while striving to keep the criminal element out. I believe that collaborative relationships with City officials, community members and the school district are crucial because crime prevention is a complex process, which involves the support of everyone. In closing, it is truly an honor to represent the hard working men and women of the Brawley Police Department. While calls for service have increased more than 38% in the last two years, without an increase in staffing levels, they have demonstrated an ability to perform at a sustained level of exemplary performance. We are at a pivotal point in our history, as we strive to become the premiere law enforcement agency in the Imperial Valley. Our Mayor and City Council have made public safety a top priority. We rely on their support, and the support of our citizens, for valuable direction and assistance. No police department can function effectively without the assistance of a responsible community. We need your help and cooperation – only in this way can we work together to keep Brawley safe. We look forward to serving you with courage, pride and commitment. Thank you again for taking the time to visit us at the Brawley Police Department. Sincerely, Mark S. Gillmore Hours of Operation:
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