A Message From The Chief
In July 2004, Chief Adolfo Gonzales became the 16th Chief of Police in the 121-year history of the National City Police Department. The Department is composed of 87 sworn members responsible for policing a geographic area over nine square miles. NCPD is the second oldest municipal police department in San Diego Country. Chief Gonzales is a graduate of the University of San Diego, San Diego State University, the F.B.I. National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Executive Management Institute-Boston University, and has over 33 years of law enforcement experience. He has committed his life to public service and protecting the people he serves.
Partnerships between law enforcement and citizens are fundamental to Chief Gonzales' approach to improving community safety. Citizens are the eyes and ears of the National City Police Department and are key force multipliers. Because of the trust and outstanding relationship between the citizens of National City and the National City Police Department, the community continues to experience a decrease in overall crime. As National City's Chief of Police a great deal of Chief Gonzales' time is focused on providing a positive and safe environment for children. At the core of this philosophy is the belief that children are key to a successful community and that police officers are not just the protectors of society, but are the examples for others to follow.
In an effort to improve efficiency, save tax dollars, and improve community safety and security, NCPD is joining forces with local businesses, community leaders, faith and academic community, and parents. Chief Gonzales strives for a community partnership in solving criminal activity. Trust, Loyalty and Commitment are the fundamental foundations through which Chief Gonzales guides the National City Police Department.
NCPD has a distinguished 121-year history of fighting crime and being a leader in innovative police services. Today, NCPD leads the way offering programs developed to provide public safety services equally to all and to protect all citizens' civil rights. Whether its routine patrol services, forensic science services, traffic safety enforcement, or implementing new techniques, the men and women who work for you at the National City Police Department have one purpose; making National City a safe and secure place to live, work, and play!
National City is a growing community with growing demands for public safety. As an agency that embraces community oriented policing and problem solving, we have consistently seen crime decrease. Through enhanced community partnerships and improved community involvement in crime control issues, the Uniform Crime Report indicates a 30% decrease in crime between 2004 and 2010.
The National City Police Department continues to build on their success. The Department's Strategic Plan for 2011-2015 includes the following goals and objectives: crime reduction, improving professional development of personnel and succession planning, enhancing our marketing strategies and community partnerships, positioning NCPD as a model agency using Community, Opportunity, and Prevention as the vision for the future.
Sincerely,
Adolfo Gonzales
Chief of Police
National City Police Department