POP Team
This team consists of Detectives specially trained in Problem-Oriented Policing, Community-Oriented Policing, General Nuisance Abatement, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Their main goal is to create long-term solutions to those issues that negatively impact the quality of life for our residents and business owners.
POP Detectives
POP Detectives support the Department's goals, as identified by our crime-reduction model, Crime and Traffic in Citrus Heights (CATCH). They focus on community outreach and crime prevention education in areas experiencing significant crime trends or quality-of-life concerns. POP Detectives work collaboratively with all of our Department units, City partners, allied social services providers, and community stakeholders to apply the appropriate mix of education, resources, and enforcement to attain long-term problem resolution.
The team will often serve as the face of the Department at City Council meetings, neighborhood and community meetings, and special events. POP Unit detectives possess strong, clear communication skills, whether speaking to individuals or presenting to large groups.
Community Groups
POP Detectives also work with community groups such as Business Watch, Neighborhood Associations, and Neighborhood Watch groups to impact crime in their areas of concern.