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:
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:
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.
The Multicultural Affairs Office developed an introductory video on the City of Irvine available in five languages – English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. To view the Introductory City of Irvine video, please select one of the languages below:
The Multicultural Affairs Office maintains a list of individuals interested in volunteering who can be called upon to assist with the Office’s programs. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:
Emma Evans
Multicultural Affairs Coordinator
City of Irvine
One Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 19757
Irvine, CA 92623-9575
Phone: (949) 724-6340
Fax: (949) 724-6045
E-mail: eevans@cityofirvine.org
The City of Irvine is a diverse community with an international reputation. As such, community interest exists in creating ways to establish relationships with international cities through communication and the sharing of information.
The Friendship Cities Program provides Irvine with an additional opportunity to initiate relationships to promote the City’s future international relations. Friendship city relationships may include the exchange of correspondence between mayors, members of the city council, and other community leaders regarding areas of mutual interest.