San Diego Police Department

lazy lazy lazy lazy.
these officers are sleeping behind my store goofing off doing nothing… so lame. going to start taking photo with the time posted so you can see how long… coming soon

Preserving the peace gone completely wrong when the male officer who came out ignored the very reason why we requested help!

Not enough dispatchers to answer the phone and I find that the SD Police Department won’t respond to break-​ins etc. unless it is a involves a violent crime.

my house was broken into and the appliances were stolen within the last week.
6 cops showed up which made me feel good that something was getting done.
my neighbor caught the criminals in the act which scared them away, causing them to drop one of the appliances breaking it and split up. one assailant running away on foot the other driving away in the truck with the other appliances.
the assailant on foot dropped his cell phone which the police recovered and was told by several officers and I quote: «this cell phone is gold.» the officers were also able to take fingerprints off the window the criminals used to break in. In addition, my neighbor was able to get the lic plate of the vehicle that was involved with the crime.
I was given a case number and name but no contact number to follow up with.
i was also told a detective would be following up with me regarding the case.
i asked if the detective was going to start working on it the next day which was Saturday.
the officers said that NO DETECTIVE WORKS ON ANY WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY!
needless to say: its been 7 days, i have received zero phone calls regarding the crime, and the suspects only needed to change their numbers over the course of the weekend which is easily doable and they are in the clear.
so today i figure i’d follow up and try to be proactive and get the detectives name and number.
after 45min of calling different departments and different recordings telling me the caller to call a different number with a different recording i was able to get an actual human on the phone. who gave me a name a number of the detective handling the case.
i call the number, and guess what: another generic recording that hangs up on the caller after it tells you another number to call.
also the SDPD website states along with many recordings of information that if i want a copy of the police report, i have to pay them 12 $ to get it and send them a letter in the mail with a envelope pre-​stamped for them to send the report back to me.
i totally believe the SDPD is underfunded for the size of the population it has to handle here in mid city, and am willing to vote to increase their funding whenever possible, however, at this point i ask this final question:
whats the point of playing by the rules if there are no consequences?

I was in need of police support at my home because of a suspicious vehicle and called the Broadway police department for help. I waited on hold for 30 mins. and did not know what else to do. I feel let down by this and not sure how to receive help without calling 911 emergency.

I called today to report a man sitting in front of my garage, appeared to be on something or mentally ill — acting agitated, punching at the air, removing his clothes, etc. he was hanging out there for about an hour and I just needed to get in to do my laundry but didn’t want to approach him myself as I was home alone so I called SDPD. Was on hold for 30 minutes, literally someone answers right after I see him walk away. I still wanted to give them a description in case he was going to do the same at someone else’s home. The woman who answers asks me if he appears homeless and I said I don’t know if he’s homeless to which she cuts me off and replies sarcastically, «ok so you’ve never seen a homeless person before, I see…» She was so rude and condescending I practically hung up on her but she insisted I continue describing him «so he doesn’t bother anyone else» — ummm yeah that’s why I called YOU. Then TWO HOURS later I get a call from someone else saying they still haven’t been able to send anyone out but they will do their best. I just laughed and said forget it, what is the point? Completely useless and I don’t feel safe at all knowing that no one is available to help me unless it is a 911 emergency and even then I’m not confident they would respond.

My son had a car accident this morning and the San Diego Police officers were amazing. The officers were so incredibly kind to me and my son. He is 18 and was devastated and the officers could not have been sweeter or nicer. Thank you for helping us through a very difficult situation. I am forever a raving fan.

We had a run in with a aggressive panhandler they are tag teaming customers in the Hillcrest area, he demanded a hand out of money and when we refused he wouldn’t leave us alone. When the pan handler started putting is hand in our face and shaking it I called 911. the 911 operator said there was nothing the police could do to help, Are the police going to let Aggressive panhandlers bully the customers and run us out the this shopping area?

Eight cops showed up and defused a dangerous situation in Mission Valley when a «Perp» took pot shots at my building couple weeks ago. Turned out it was just a pellet gun but I thought they were kind of brave to take charge of the situation for us.

You need to make your hiring process more efficient. After I passed the written test and pat, you disqualified me based on the info from my pre investigative questioner. Why dont you do pre investigative as the first step and not waist your time and applicants having them pass all tests and then DQ them.

Terrible and corrupt. I suggest everyone film them as much as possible to expose and prevent the evil things that they do. They sexually assault women, harass black people, stigmatize the lgbt community and do an awful job all around. Worst department I have seen in the entire county. Film them!!!

While waiting at a bus stop this morning a policeman pulled up and asked for my license. He said he stopped because I was smoking at a bus stop, not true. He asked for my ID and radioed in my info. He then asked me if I had ever been arrested. I have never committed a crime in my life. He then told me I matched the description of a theft suspect. He then took several pictures of me.

I received a ticket today for window tint on the front windows. The SD PD officer specifically stated that «no window tint is allowed on the front windows;» however, after some simple research, I found this to be incorrect.
CA law states, «The window glazing with the material applied meets all requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (49 C.F.R. 571.205), including the specified minimum light transmittance of 70 percent and the abrasion resistance of AS-​14 glazing, as specified in that federal standard.»
Equally disturbing was his statement about vehicles with tint, «you can have a vehicle with tint, but you can’t operate it in California.»
After living in a dozen states, SD PD is by far the most egotistical and unprofessional Police force I’ve encountered. I sincerely hope I never actually need the police to respond in a professional manner… they are clearly too busy handing out tickets for inconsequential infractions.

Disturbing to say the least.
I’m basing my info on stuff that happened years ago, and it’s apparently gotten much worse.
Me and my cousin (both white males) were pulled over in the alley right before we got to my house for «license plate light out». They had us exit the vehicle and patted us both down and searched the vehicle. They kept asking if we had any drugs or alcohol and, at that time, I had something like 2 years sober and my cousin wasn’t a drunk. My cuz had this little hockey puck that went on his key chain and the pigs were trying to figure out a way to open it-​it was just a mini puck.
They let us go just a few minutes later and actually explained, «We are looking for 2 black guys». We were terrified of the pigs then, like I am now, so we offered no back talk, as per our rights. The license plate light was NOT out. This was clearly harassment.
I was living on Chamoune and heard 6 gun shots from across the street and instantly saw Mexicans fleeing the area where the shots came from and in every direction. Got on the phone (corded phone) with 911 and walked them through what was happening for a good minute or 2-​the whole time expecting to see pigs come flying up-​then they said, «Thanks for the call we’re looking into it». My cousin then took me to the airport and when he got back the cops had still never come. Apparently they were already being closely investigated by the feds and they later found a body buried in the concrete outside.
My cousin was late for work and he sprinted out of his apt to catch the bus he saw coming and as soon as he got out the door 6 pigs confronted him with guns pointed at him yelling «get on the ground, get down» so he did. Wrong guy. They were «looking for someone who was just involved in a robbery.»
When I get pulled over I put the gear in park, turn the car off, open my window and place my hands on the wheel at the 10 and 1 positions-​NO THREATENING ACTION AT ALL!!! Pig comes up, asks me for my info and I let him know I have to reach into my bag to get it. His response, «(while yelling) WELL GET IT!».
If it’s such a «hard», «dangerous» job, let someone else do it!!!
Former USMC, you’re welcome.

10:10 am prowler at the back window of my house. 10:11am confront him. 10:12am cops were called. 10:14am multiple cops show up and are in pursuit. 10:22am helicopter is in pursuit. 10:31am prowler is in custody. 10:32am thorough investigation is underway. 11:15 am prowler goes to jail.
With all the bad press that the police have been getting lately I wanted to share my experience with them. They did great and are appreciated.

When I was younger, I loved the police for what they’re suppose to do, protect us from the bad guys. They’re like working super heroes.
But now, as an adult, I just hate these guys. Reality has sunk in and the truth is, these guys are bullies. These guys are like the worst hall monitors in the planet.
I wasted more than $ 900 thanks to the two pointless traffic tickets they’ve given me. Really, I posed no threat but they just pulled me over because they’re greedy and mean

We recently moved to San Diego, and have heard such horrible things about the SDPD, I had little faith for them when I had to use them today in regards to a Unilocal business owner that was harassing me for the review I left.
The Unilocal Business owner texted me over 2000 times, called me at 1am, called me back to back 44 times, and left threats and profanity in the text messages. I was fearful for my safety so I called the non-​emergency police department, not expecting much.
Within 1 hour, Officer Brown #7085 came in and turned my fear and anxiety to a feeling of safety. His calm demeanor was exactly what I needed at that time. He listened to the story, took down my report and gave me all my options to choose from. He made sure I had a full understanding of what the next steps would be and took his time answering all of my questions.
Officer Brown really cares about the community and fully role models «to protect and serve». After my interaction with Officer Brown, I am now a big fan of the SDPD. I feel safe and cared for. My voice is heard. If every officer on the force was like Officer Brown, I know we’ll be ok.
Thank you Officer Brown for all you do.
I look forward to the next steps, and seeing this individual brought to justice.
Thank you SDPD!

I had to go to HQ SDPD to get a copy of my accident report. I told the officer at the counter what I needed, he gave me a form to fill out, a number, and said to wait for the Records Department to post my number. When my number came up, I went inside the Records Department, gave them the information, $ 12.00, and received my accident report.
It was quick, painless and easy.

I’ve been coming to this Police department to get my cardroom permit for work for about 8 years now. Specifically, I deal with the folks in the Office of License & Permits. They have always been kind, sometimes they don’t know what they are doing, but I always get my work badge in the mail before it’s expiration.
The array of people that walk in here is a trip: weirdos that have their personal property locked up and need to get it, strippers getting their entertainment badges, and generally more weirdos.
Their hours are til 4:30 but a word of advice, be signed in before 4pm because they may not service you after that time.

Friday July 19, 2013… aka ComiCon Day 3.
Hundreds of us are in the Hall H line for hours desparately trying to get into the Game of Thrones panel… the Geezus Freaks come right up to us with a megaphone:
Geezus F. #1: «YOU ARE ALL GOING TO HELL!!!»
Geezus F. #2: «STOP WORSHIPPING FALSE IDOLS!!!»
Geezus F. #3: «JUDGEMENT DAY IS COMING SOON!!!»
Hall H. Crowd: «SHUT UP! BOO!!!»
Geezus F. #2″: «I WILL NOW READ JOHN 14:5:098…Blah blah… Blah blah… Blah blah… Hell…Blah blah…»
Hall H. Crowd: «Turn that thing off! (various expletitives)»
Geezus F. #1: «Blah blah… blah blah… blah…Hell…blah blah… Jesus…blah blah…»
This goes on for almost 10 minutes… I think a riot would’ve ensued, but luckily a couple of San Diego Police Officers showed up. I couldn’t hear exactly what they said, but I think it went something like this:
SDPD: «Shut the FUC up!»
Geezus F. «We have a right to free speech…»
SDPD: «Shut the FUC up and get lost, or we’re gonna open a can of SDPD kickass!»
Geezus F. s: «Alright officeres, we’ll leave…»
Those probably weren’t their exact words… Thank you San Diego Police!!! :D