The City of Irvine is recognized nationally for its well-planned parks, greenbelts, open space and interconnected bike network.
The Orange County Great Park is located in the geographic center of Orange County, California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Spanning more than 1,300 acres (nearly twice the size of New York’s Central Park) the Great Park’s award-winning master plan embraces environmental sustainability, preserves Orange County’s agricultural heritage, and honors the military history of the former air base, setting a new standard for sustainable park design and urban planning.
Whether you are new to Irvine or a long time resident, this free service will prove invaluable. Crime Prevention Officer Dick Berg will conduct an on-site custom security inspection of your home or apartment at your convenience. You will be given information and training on the most effective locks, alarm systems, and lighting specific to your home and your area. You will receive a written evaluation of the improvements you can make to increase security without making your home a fortress.
Crime Analysis is the systematic study of crime and disorder problems, as well as other police related issues including sociodemographic, spatial, and temporal factors, to assist in criminal apprehension, crime and disorder reduction, crime prevention, and department resource allocation.
The mission of the Irvine Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit is to provide data analysis in real time to support to all levels of the Irvine Police Department in order to improve community safety and improve efficiency of police resources.
Emergency management is a process that protects communities from hazards, or threats to life or property. This process involves four, often overlapping phases:
The Irvine Police Department recently added its latest tool in emergency preparedness. The “MOBILE COMM”, a 45-foot communications vehicle that integrates voice, data, and video communications allowing Incident Commanders to coordinate tremendous resources at the scene of any event in the City of Irvine.
AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies. By registering with AlertOC, time-sensitive voice messages from the City of Irvine may be sent to your home, mobile, or business phone. Text messages may also be sent to mobile phones, e-mail accounts, and hearing impaired receiving devices.
Since you don't know where you'll be when an emergency occurs, it is important to prepare emergency supply kits for home, work, and for your vehicles. The following are some basic supplies your kits should include and can be purchased locally at retail stores throughout Irvine. These items will need to be customized to the ages of your children, your climate, and other variables. You should recycle perishable items (e.g., batteries, water, etc.) on a regular basis.
During your initial meeting you should have all of your family members present. Discuss the seriousness of disasters and emergencies with your family, and explain the necessity and importance of the Emergency Plan.