Harbor Police Department to Take Part in Desert Law Enforcement Run

Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

It's known as the police challenge: the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race.

Thousands of men and women in law enforcement from all around the world come together to run 120 miles from Baker, CA to Las Vegas over a 24-hour period. Temperatures can range from a shivering 30 degrees to triple digits.

Happy Landings: Port Employee to Retire After Helping Lost Airport Items Find Owners

Wednesday, 03 March 2010
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

A notebook with $10,000 stuffed inside. Two dozen ostrich eggs. A tattered baby blanket.

All of the items could be clues in a great whodunit novel. For the past 12 years, those and thousands of other finds at San Diego International Airport have been left to Michael Koffler to sleuth out who owns them – and how to return the lost goods.

Chief Sanfilippo Lauded by San Diego County Crime Commission

Friday, 29 January 2010
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

Harbor Police Chief Kirk Sanfilippo was lauded for his stellar 31-year career in law enforcement and public safety on January 28 by the San Diego County Crime Commission.

Numerous law enforcement agencies, legal and community representatives spoke about his leadership skills at a luncheon the crime commission held in honor of Chief Sanfilippo's successful years of service and recent retirement.

Harbor Police Department to Host Blood Drive

Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department is partnering with the San Diego Blood Bank for a life-saving event on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.

The Harbor Police Blood Drive will be held in the parking lot at the Harbor Police headquarters, at 3380 N. Harbor Drive (map), from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and Port employees.

Harbor Police Department Receives Grant from Local Law Enforcement Foundation

Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

The San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation has awarded the Harbor Police Department a grant for $2,985 to purchase lifesaving equipment.

Equipment includes sprinkler door wedges, multiple use rescue tools and PowerFlare safety lights. The PowerFlares improve visibility during traffic control operations, increasing safety for both the police officers and the general public.

Sprinkler door wedges are used during search and rescue operations to prop open doors, preventing first responders from becoming trapped. The rescue tools are routinely used during firefighting and rescue operations.