2024-25 Goals and Objectives

1. Explore opportunities to expand the use of hybrid and/or electric vehicles for our Police Service Technicians and Detective Bureau personnel. Expand our bike patrol and mounted enforcement unit presence in the community.
2. Concentrate efforts on parking-related violations to include education and enforcement. 
3. Collaborate, develop, and implement a department-wide strategic plan for calendar year 2025. 
4. Explore opportunities to incorporate a fitness program to promote mental and physical wellness within the department. 
5. Develop a community academies alumni program to inform and educate community graduates on topics of mutual interest including community-oriented policing at downtown events. 
6. Partner with other City departments and non-profits to identify and implement programs focused on community youth. 
7. Identify specialized training courses for Crime Lab personnel to work toward earning national accreditation. 
8. Raise awareness of Human Trafficking by partnering with local law enforcement and non-profits to better inform and educate the community. 
9. Exceed California State requirements in de-escalation and racial profile training.
10. Promote department-wide recruitment with our local community colleges, universities, and Vandenberg Space Force Base to educate and inform potential candidates on career opportunities within the Santa Maria Police Department.