The Oceanside Police Department is here to ensure the safety and security of all people in the City of Oceanside by providing responsive and professional police service with compassion and concern. We aim to build enduring partnerships and make Oceanside one of the safest cities in America.

Oceanside, a beach community located 39 miles north of San Diego, has a population of more than 175,000. The Oceanside Police Department has an authorized budgeted strength of 219 sworn and 115 professional staff members and handles approximately 110,000 calls for service each year.

Our motto, "Service with Pride", speaks to our focus of quality customer service and efficient service. We are committed to public safety and to implementing innovative crime-prevention techniques to ensure a safe and healthy community.

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Strategic Plan

OPD Strategic Plan 2024-2029

Vision Statement

The Oceanside Police Department's vision is to be trusted and respected by our community while ensuring a safe environment where all can thrive and prosper.

Mission Statement

The Oceanside Police Department's mission is to protect the vulnerable and serve our community.

Core Values

• Accountability –Being accountable to ourselves, our profession, and the community we serve.
• Integrity –Being honest, ethical, and adhering to professional policing principles.
• Transparency – Being open in our actions, decisions, and communications with those we work with and serve.