Anaheim Police Department

The Anaheim Police Department has its roots with the election of David "Dye" Davies as the first City Marshal in 1870. At that time Davies was paid $50.00 a month to keep the town quiet. The population of Anaheim was less then 1,000. Today the city has over 300,000 residents. The Anaheim Police Department employs 400 sworn officers, a support staff of over 173 and a Reserve Officer Detail of 50. Officers patrol an area of 49.7 square miles stretching approximately 25 miles across.

Anaheim is a major tourist destination spot. During a busy summer day the City of Anaheim will attract in excess of 100,000 people to various venues including Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and Arrowhead Pond. Ranking as the 50th largest city in the United States the Anaheim Police Department is up to the task of providing service to its residents and visitors.

The Anaheim Police Department is composed of many different divisions, bureaus and operating units that are featured on this web site. The Department encourages a problem solving, community policing philosophy and works collaboratively with the community in addressing problems of crime and disorder. CHIEF JOHN WELTER

Anaheim Police Station Locations

Central District (425 S. Harbor)
East District (8201 E. Santa Canyon Road)
South District (1520 S. Disneyland Dr.)
West District (3150 W. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 120)

Anaheim Police Officer Oath

I, do solemnly swear, that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance, to the Constitution of the State Of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties, of the office of Police Officer of the City of Anaheim, acting to the best of my ability.

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Anaheim Police Department, are devoted to our community by providing excellence in police services. We recognize our responsibility to maintain order and protect the residents and visitors to our city. We strive to build community partnerships to improve the quality of life in our residential and business neighborhoods.

Anaheim Police Department's Values

Service To Our Community:

We value the opportunity to provide service in a manner which is fair, courteous, responsive, efficient, and effective.

Impartiality:
As a foundation of our agency, we subscribe to an attitude of respect for and the protection of the worth, dignity, and rights of those we serve.

Integrity:
We value candor, honesty, and ethical behavior in the members of our Department. We are committed to uphold our positions of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards as set forth in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct for California Peace Officers.

Professionalism:
We value the spirit of professionalism, having a clear sense of commitment, perspective, and direction. It is developed by creating an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and constant evaluation of ourselves and of the needs of those we serve.

Pride In And Enjoyment Of Our Profession:
We believe our work to be a source of enjoyment and satisfaction. We are proud of our accomplishments as an integral part of our community.

If you would like to join the Anaheim Police Department, and proudly wear this patch, check out the employment opportunities at www.anaheim.net/police .

Members of the Anaheim Police Department, both sworn personnel and civilian uniformed employees, wear patches on their shirt shoulders.

Patch: the Anaheim patch is bordered by black, then yellow. inside this border with yellow letters, the word "Anaheim" is written across the top and "Police" across the bottom. These words are on a blue background. Anaheim's city seal is in the middle. It has a yellow border and is on a black background. The seal represents the city's agricultural and industrial history.

City Seal: the great seal of the City of Anaheim has the words "City of Anaheim California" across the top and "Founded 1857" across the bottom. The lemons, oranges, walnuts and vineyards represent the agricultural history of the area. The barn and oil derricks represent Anaheim's industry. The mountains in the background represent the San Gabriel mountains.