Riverside City Council
June 16, 2026

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RiversideCA.govCity Council Meeting June 16, 2026Riverside Police Department RiversideCA.gov2
MISSIONThe Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life by creatinga safe environment in partnership with the people we serve. We act with humility and gritto reduce fear and crime, while treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness.MISSION AND VISION VISIONWe will engage our community through exemplary service and unequaledprofessionalism, while employing a work force that reflects the diversity of our city. We willcommit to implementing the latest technology available and best practices to meet thedemands of 21stCentury modern policing. We will invest in the success ofour employees of the Riverside Police Department by providing excellenttraining opportunities, advancement, and personal growth.1 2 6/3/2026
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTChief of Police
Larry V. GonzalezAdministration
DC Frank AssummaSupport Services
Cpt. Eric DetmerAdministrative Services
Brandi BeckerCommunity Engagement
Cpt. Kevin TownsendOperations
DC Charles PayneField Operations
Cpt. Bryan CrawfordSpecial Operations
Cpt. Chad MilbyInvestigations
Cpt. Chris WagnerChief Adjutant
Lt. Eric Meier
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Support ServicesCommunicationsCommunity ServicesInternal AffairsPersonnel & TrainingRecordsDesigned to create an efficient means to accomplish our mission to provide the best possible service to the public:ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE InvestigationsCentralized InvestigationsSpecial InvestigationsProperty & EvidenceForensics, Crime Analysis, Task Forces Special OperationsTraffic, PACT, Aviation, SWAT, K-9, TSU,Mobile Field Force Community EngagementNeighborhood Policing Centers(North, South, East, West)PSET, PANS, POP, SROs, CBAT Field OperationsPatrolRangeField Training Officers
Admin ServicesAccounting, Budget,Asset Forfeiture, PayrollContracts, Facilities, Special ProjectsGrant Management3 4 6/3/2026
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FY 25/26 BUDGET
$161.8 MILLION•General Fund: $132.4M•Measure Z: $29.4M
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CURRENT STAFFINGStaffing: 573.50 (Includes Measure Z Funded)As of 5/2026•178 Civilian Positions Filled (Includes Trainees)− 23 Civilian Vacancies•396 Sworn Positions Filled (Includes Trainees)− 36 Sworn Officer Vacancies 5 6
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CURRENT SWORN DEMOGRAPHICS City Profile% of SwornTotal SwornGender49.8%88.1%349Male50.2%11.9%47FemaleCity Profile% of SwornTotal SwornRace/Ethnicity54.9%42.4%168Hispanic or Latino27.6%48.9%194White5.4%3.8%15Black/African American8.5%4.3%17Asian/Other0.3%0.3%1Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islands0.2%0%0American Indian and Alaska Native3.1%0.3%1Other Ethnicities396Totalhttps://riversideca.gov/mayor/our-work/data-dashboard RiversideCA.gov8
CRIME STATS2025*2024*2023*20222021Part 1 Offense1311111922Murder105172123140167Rape315385455436350Robbery1,2901,3231,2361,068934Aggravated Assault1,7231,8911,8251,6621,473Violent Crime Total9001,2711,8181,5631,573Burglary5,2076,4187,1456,9976,206Theft1,0581,4771,8281,7581,743Theft of Vehicles7,1659,16610,79110,3189,522Property Crime Total8,88811,05712,61611,98010,995Part 1 Crimes Total* Effective January 1st, 2023 the Riverside Police Dept. transitioned from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system to the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). This State mandated reporting requirement through the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) dictates the methodology and criteria which Law Enforcement Agencies report crime incidents to State and Federal governing bodies.The key change in this requirement under NIBRS is the reporting of multiple crimes that may occur at a single incident unlike previous UCR reporting standards that only captured the most significant crime. 7 8
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CALLS FOR SERVICEIN 2025:Reports Processed47,239Service Calls for RPD261,900 5,177Felony Arrests4,214Misdemeanor Arrests
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Real-Time Information Center approved by City Council July 16, 2024 (RTIC)•Definition: A centralized hub that collects, analyzes, & disseminates data in real-time •Purpose:Turn raw data into actionable intelligence for field officers during active incidents, emergencies, & investigations•Functions:Monitors surveillance systems, 911 calls, LPRs, & database records to enhance safety & efficiency in the field in real time•Key Benefits:Improves response times, boosts officer safety, & facilitates faster investigation outcomesREAL TIME INFORMATION CENTER 9 10
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Drone as a First Responder Pilot Program (DFR)•Definition:Public safety program utilizing drones as first "unit" to arrive at emergency scene, providing live aerial intelligence to public safety personnel •Purpose:To enhance situational awareness & provide real-time aerial footage of a scene beforeofficers arrive•Functions:Drones deployed from dedicated, pre-positioned stations & operated by remote pilots in command, often in coordination with RTIC•Key Benefits:Reduces risks to staff, provides crucial intel on criminal behavior or hazards, & allows for rapid, efficient response to callsDRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER RiversideCA.gov12
DFRand RTICwork together and support one another as a force-multiplying technology ecosystem. DFR acts as the "eyes in the sky" by autonomously launching to emergency calls, while the RTIC serves as the ground-based “intelligence center" that streams, analyzes, and relays that real-time information to officers.DFR AND RTIC WORKING TOGETHER 11 12
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•Not a Replacement for Officers•Not a Humanless System •Not Indiscriminate Surveillance•Not Always Recording•Not Unregulated•Not a replacement for helicoptersWHAT DFR AND RTIC ARE NOT RiversideCA.gov14
City Attorney’s OfficePARTNER OF THE YEAR
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