City of Irvine

Each year, the City of Irvine receives many inquiries about installing stop signs as a way to reduce accidents and speeding. Research shows that other measures are often more effective than adding more stop signs. Our experience has shown that simply improving the intersection visibility is often more effective in reducing traffic accidents. Improving intersection sight visibility often reduces the need to install more restrictive intersection controls.

Advantages of Warranted Stop Signs
Stop signs that are warranted provide the following:

Want to take a walk around Irvine?

We all know that walking is great exercise and free to enjoy. The Public Works & Transportation Department wants to make sure you arrive safely wherever you walk in Irvine. 

Click here to get a few safety tips and learn how to be prepared before you set off!

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