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About SPD

Organizational Information

About SPD

Organizational Information

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The Sacramento Police Department is organized into four offices, three of which are overseen by a deputy chief and one by a captain.

View the Sacramento Police Department Organizational Chart

Overview of the Sacramento Police Department

On February 13, 2024, Chief Lester and members of SPD's command staff presented an overview of Sacramento Police Department staffing, programs, and services to the Mayor and Councilmembers.

Watch a video of the presentation.

View a copy of the presentation.

Office of Operations

The Office of Operations (OOO) is responsible for providing the majority of the department’s frontline services. They include the Patrol Division (located at the three neighborhood substations) the Communications Division (9-1-1 center) and the Police Records Division. These three divisions most often provide our first point of contact with the community. This Office also oversees the Entertainment and Bikes Teams, the Mounted and Marine Units, and the Problem Oriented Policing and Gang Enforcement Units.

Office of Investigations

The Office of Investigations (OOI) is responsible for developing information leading to the arrest of criminal offenders. It includes Detectives, Forensic Investigations, Homeland Security, Training, Research and Development, Personnel Services, Recruiting, Youth Services, and Evidence and Property.

Office of Specialzed Services

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) includes our Metro Division, which oversees units like K9 and SWAT, and Traffic/Air Operations. This Office also oversees Regional Transit Police Services, Crime Analysis, the Outreach and Engagement Unit, Cannabis Compliance and Investigations Unit, the Impact and Mental Health Services Teams, and the Office of Violence Prevention.

Office of Strategy and Compliance

The Office of Strategy and Compliance (OSC) is responsible for developing and implementing plans to assist the Chief of Police with achieving the goals of the department focused on best practices and data-driven strategies in policing. This office plans, organizes, and directs departmental policies, activities, compliance, and transparency. This office oversees Public Safety IT (PSIT) Services, the Professional Standards Unit, Inspection and Standards, Force Investigations, Government Affairs, and the Fiscal Division.

Office of the Chief

The Office of the Chief (OOC) is responsible for developing and communicating the vision of the department. This office oversees Internal Affairs, the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Media Services, the Public Information Office, and the Volunteer Program.

Budget

One of the most important documents of any municipality is the annual city budget. It establishes how public funding will be spent and outlines the spending priorities for the future fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Costs for everyday services, such as police patrol, are itemized in the budget. The largest fund in the City is the General Fund. The General Fund is supported by taxes and fees, and generally has no funding restrictions. Police services are paid for out of the General Fund.

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