About Us

Overview

The members of the Escondido Police Department are committed to providing quality service and fostering partnerships with all community members through ongoing daily, direct, and positive contact. We are committed to being responsive to community needs, promoting mutual trust, and delivering a quality of service that meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of the people we serve.

Our objective is to improve the quality of life through a police-community partnership that promotes and sustains safe neighborhoods by addressing the underlying causes of crime and fear. Our mission embodies a community-based philosophy that empowers all employees and community members to share ownership, commitment, and accountability to solving problems and keeping the public safe and secure.

Facility

The facility consists of an approximate 115,371 square-foot, three-story building with ample public and employee parking. It provides operational and administrative space for the following functions: Police patrol, investigations, juvenile crime, domestic violence, community-oriented policing, communications, 911 emergency response services, crime lab, computer-aided dispatch center, emergency operations center, short-term custody of prisoners, and community meeting space.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to protect our community through exceptional police service.