City of Santa Maria, California, Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (C0PPS), Police Services
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
Since 1992, the Santa Maria Police Department has developed and implemented a Community Oriented Policing & Problem Solving (COPPS) philosophy of policing. The main premise of COPPS is understanding that the Police are a part of the Community, and the Community has a responsibility to assist the Police in improving the quality of life for everyone. We have developed many partnerships with individuals and Community groups to accomplish this goal. Therefore, the Community has direct participation in what we do, and we benefit from their help.
Lt. Rico Flores started his law enforcement career in southern California with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and moved up to the Central Coast 21 years ago. At the Santa Maria Police Department, he oversees the Traffic Bureau and the Community Services Unit. His past experience includes working in patrol, gang suppression and the motorcycle traffic unit. He loves the Central Coast and continues to ride motorcycles off-duty.
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