Community policing, or community-oriented policing, is a strategy of policing that focuses on police building ties and working closely with members of the communities.
Homeless Outreach and Outreach to Drug Users: Central Station officers coordinate with city agencies to provide outreach and assistance to rehabilitate those who are dependent on illegal drugs and outreach to homeless individuals to connect them with resources and support.
Foot Patrols: Central Station have beat officers assigned to Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach and Market/Drumm area.
• Monthly Police Community Relations Meetings: Community Meetings are held continuously. Officers also attend meetings with merchants groups, business groups, development authorities and others. Concerns are voiced and addressed through problem solving.
• Email Updates: Central Station sends out newsletter updates to residents in the District that alerts residents of crime trends, upcoming community events, crime prevention tips, and information on how to contact officers at the District Station.