Community Policing and Problem Solving is a department-wide philosophy and strategy that places major emphasis on the interaction, cooperation, and collaboration of its personnel with the city’s residential and business communities. It is a proactive strategy that seeks to prevent crime before it can occur, and involve the community in problem solving through partnerships and other collaborative activities. Every member of the Redlands Police Department performs his or her duties and responsibilities in the context of the community policing philosophy. In addition, there are four designated Community Policing Officers. These officers work out of two Community Policing Stations located in strategic areas within the city and are responsible for coordinating appropriate police responses, tailored to the unique neighborhoods and commercial areas they serve. Their response is designed to provide long-term solutions to the causes of crime, fear and those issues affecting the quality of life. Specific community policing activities include neighborhood clean-ups, liaison with landlord/tenant groups, annual kids Christmas party and solving localized criminal or traffic problems. Within the community the success of community policing has kept the crime rate in Redlands one of the lowest in San Bernardino County.

Community Policing Stations

The Redlands Police Department has two Community Policing Stations in the city. The store front locations are:

The Community Policing Stations are instrumental in communicating our Community Policing and Problem Solving philosophy to the community. The Community Policing Officers are responsible for solving problems through non-traditional methods while working with local and regional resources.