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Department Overview
The City of Aliso Viejo is one of the safest cities in California and is known for its high quality of life and family-oriented community that includes a balance of residential, recreational and business opportunities along with award-winning schools and pristine parks.
Staff
The City contracts with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for its law enforcement needs. The Chief of Police Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of law enforcement services in the City, managing a staff of:
- 1 Crime Prevention Specialist
- 1 Emergency Management Coordinator
- 17.65 Deputies (Patrol, Traffic Motor, School Resource Officer, Special Enforcement Team and Directed Enforcement Team)
- 2 Community Service Officers
- 1.5 Investigators
- 2.33 Sergeants
Responsibilities
The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for providing for the protection of citizens, the enforcement of laws and crime prevention. Law enforcement services include:
- Criminal Investigations
- Parking Enforcement
- Patrol
- Traffic Accident Analysis and Investigation
- Traffic Enforcement
Specialized Units
The Sheriff’s Department also provides the City with specialized units when necessary including:
- Canine Patrol
- Computer Crimes
- Economic Crimes
- Family Violence
- Forensic Science Services
- Gang Enforcement
- Hazardous Devices
- Helicopter Patrol
- Homicide Detail
- Major Accident Reconstruction Team
- Mounted Patrol
- Narcotics Detail
- Sex Crimes
- Tactical Support Team/Hostage Negotiations
- Terrorism Early Warning Group
Traffic Safety
Traffic safety provides routine traffic patrol to encourage motorists and pedestrians to comply with traffic laws and ordinances. When necessary, citations and/or warnings for violations are issued. Traffic accidents are investigated and their circumstances recorded and analyzed.
Additional Information
More information is available on the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website.
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Police Services
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Capt. Alan Villanueva
Chief of Police Services
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Physical Address
12 Journey
Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 949-425-2560Emergency Phone: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Phone: 949-770-6011
Crime Prevention
Phone: 949-425-2564
Emergency Management
Phone: 949-425-2598
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Animal Services
Phone: 949-470-3045