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Volume 16
Stockton Police Department in a Glance
The Stockton Police Department, led by Chief
Eric Jones, protects and serves the citizens of
the 13th largest city in California with a popula-
tion of over 306,000, covering 65 square miles
September 2017 Edition
To that end, our strategic plan is the result of
much collaboration among SPD staff.
We are excited to move forward in pursuit of the
goals and objectives included in this strategic
plan and confident this plan’s successful imple-
mentation will keep the SPD positioned at the
forefront of contemporary, effective law enforce-
ment organizations nationwide.
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Strategic Plan 2017-2019
The Stockton Police Department will focus on
accomplishing these goals over the next three
years:
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Chief Eric Jones
“As a Stockton resident, I care about our City,”
explains Chief Jones. I believe a police depart-
ment can only be as good as the partnerships it
creates with its community.”
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Reduce crime and blight
Increase trust between the community and
police
Recruit and hire a qualified, diverse workforce
Employ staff who are highly trained, knowl-
edgeable and prepared
“Together – through information sharing and
crime fighting strategies – we share the respon-
sibility of improving our quality of life.”
“I believe the Stockton Police Department is an
outstanding organization, comprised of the fin-
est employees and dedicated volunteers who all
share the same vision of combating crime.”
Stockton Police Department Strategic
Plan 2017-2019
SPD is an outstanding organization that also rec-
ognizes the need and opportunity for continual
improvement.
(Stockton Police, Begin Your Journey! joinspd.com Courtesy
of StocktonPD1850 and YouTube)
Recruiting
The Stockton Police Department is recruiting Po-
lice Officers.
• Please visit Police Officer Careers to learn
more about career opportunities.
• Fill out an interest card or apply for positions
by visiting the City’s Employment Opportuni-
ties.
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