The Office of Professional Development is responsible for the hiring and training of Department personnel, act as a Department liaison to the police academies, and manage the personnel and training files of Department employees. The Office of Professional Development is managed by a Police Lieutenant and is under the command of the Deputy Chief of Police.
The Office of Professional Development is comprised of:
The Office of Professional Standards handles the Human Resources and Risk Management function of the Department. The Office is managed by a Police Lieutenant and is under the command of the Chief of Police.
The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for:
- Internal Affairs
- Risk Management
- Worker's Compensation
The Support Services Division is responsible for overseeing the programs that support the Patrol and Investigations Bureau of the Department. The Division is commanded by the Deputy Chief of Police, managed by Police Lieutenants who oversee their individual bureaus, and Police Sergeants who supervise the individual units, sections and programs.
The Operations Support Division is comprised of:
- Animal Services
- Office of Professional Development (Recruitment & Training)
- Patrol Operations
- Traffic & Special Events
The School Resources Officers and D.A.R.E. Officers work in partnership with the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts.
School Resource Officers are sworn Police Officers assigned to school sites to act as a resource for students, parents and school administration. Through enforcement of the law and education on many topics, the School Resource Officers are a direct link between Irvine youth community and the Irvine Police Department.
Working "in partnership with the community" the Irvine Police Department patrols approximately 70 square miles and is rapidly growing, providing service to over 280,000 persons.
The patrol division of the Irvine Police Department polices in a Geographic Policing model. This means Irvine has been divided into three geographic areas. These areas are based on their geographic location and are known as “Portola,” “University,” and “Crossroads.”
Purpose
We recognize that the City of Irvine is a popular destination for visitors from other cities and countries, including officials, dignitaries, and business leaders. The purpose of this Protocol is to communicate the procedures involved with receiving guests respectfully and responsibly, and accommodating as best we can requests for meetings with City officials and staff.
Protocol for Visitor Requests
The City of Irvine is host to numerous international guests each year. These international visits serve as an important opportunity for the City to showcase all that Irvine has to offer and build bridges for international understanding and cooperation. The Multicultural Affairs Office serves as the principal point of contact for Irvine’s visiting delegations. For more information on the protocol for receiving international guests, please click on the link below:
The City of Irvine is enriched by the presence of many multicultural and affiliate organizations that offer Irvine residents a diverse complement of programs and events.
The multicultural and affiliate organizations listed below have expressed an interest in having information about their organization posted on the City’s website. To qualify, organizations must serve the residents and/or businesses of Irvine.