REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of May 11, 2025 to May 17, 2025, as National Police Week
Report
BACKGROUND
National Police Week was established in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring fallen law enforcement officers and their families. The week surrounding May 15th has become a time to recognize men and women working in the law enforcement field that work tirelessly every day to keep our community safe.
DISCUSSION
May 11-17, 2025, is designated as National Police Week.
The Police Department provides law enforcement and related policing services to the City of Santa Clara. The Police Department is organized into four Divisions, each including both sworn and non-sworn staff.
The Administrative Services Division (Services) consists of the Chief’s Office, the Property & Evidence Unit, the Professional Standards Unit (Recruiting/Hiring, Internal Affairs, and the Training Unit), the Communications Center and the Community Services Unit. This Division, headed by an elected Chief of Police, supervises the Police Department, Department policy and procedure, legislation, and community outreach programs.
The Field Operations Division (Patrol) is comprised of first responders who answer most calls for service. The Division is comprised of patrol teams, a motorcycle traffic unit, a traffic/hit-and-run investigator, the Community Response Team (CRT), the Special Response Team (SRT), the Crisis Negotiation Team and community service officers who manage parking control, the Reserve Police Officer program and abandoned vehicle abatement (AVA).
The Investigations Division (Detective Bureau) is responsible for conducting investigations of major crimes. Detectives are assigned according to the nature of the crime: homicide, assault, robbery, theft, burglary, sexual assault, financial crimes, arson and juvenile crimes. The Investigations Division tracks and pursues “cold cases.” This Division houses the Department’s Forensic Coordinator and Crime Analyst, Records Unit, and serves as the liaison to specialized task forces.
The Special Operations Division serves as the liaison between the City and outside entities for special events (e.g., walk/run, parades, festivals), and provides security support for dignitary visits and demonstrations. The Division develops operational plans for law enforcement, traffic and neighborhood protection needs associated with Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara Convention Center, California’s Great America, and Santa Clara University. This Division also manages the Temporary Holding Facility at the Police Building and Levi’s Stadium, the Jail Service Officers and the K-9 Unit.
In honor of National Police Week, the City of Santa Clara proclaims May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other than staff time for preparing this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Cory Morgan, Chief of Police
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation of National Police Week