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SD Union Tribune 11/1/2026 regarding Election Security – Local elections officials are preparing for any and all scenarios come Tuesday: 

Both the Sheriff’s Office and San Diego police said they have been in close communication with county elections officials for weeks, although they each declined to provide details about how they might respond to a clash with federal agents. “We do not engage in immigration enforcement,” a sheriff’s spokesperson said by email. “The Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to transparency, community trust and safeguarding the rights and well-being of all residents.”

San Diego police issued a similar statement. “If we receive a call for service, we will respond, address the concern and then leave the area as soon as possible,” the department said. “SDPD does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.”

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters has created and distributed an Election Observer Plan to guide poll who want to witness the ballot count on Tuesday.

It also set up a telephone line for witnesses to report any form of intimidation they may see or experience at the polls. Those concerns can be reported at (858) 565-5800 or by email at:  rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov

Local elections officials are preparing for any and all scenarios come Tuesday

Digital Deception and How to Spot a Deep Fake

Update 06/24/2026 from Officer Anderson Brown: Good morning, Captain’s Advisory Board members, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to provide a quick update regarding services at Northern Division. The front counter at the Northern Division, located at 4275 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92037, is currently closed until further notice. During this time, all non-emergency requests for service should be directed to 619-531-2000. If someone needs to file an online police report, they may do so through the following link: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/file-police-report Thank you for helping share this information with the community. Please contact me if you have any questions or need further clarification.

Immigration and San Diego Police Department: What to Know

E-Bike Laws & Safety Tips from SDPD – Ride Smart. Ride Safe. Ride Legal. At: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/bike-safety

How to Report a “Party House” for noise disturbance: CAPP Flyer Northern

Start a Neighborhood Watch group:  To start a Neighborhood Watch Group on your street, contact U.C. Coordinator Barbara Gellman at bggellman@yahoo.com.

Neighborhood Watch 101 – Learn the Basics of Crime Prevention in Partnership with your Neighbors and the San Diego Police Department

How to Report a Crime to the San Diego Police Department: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2019/11/15/how-to-report-a-crime-to-the-san-diego-police-department/

For current Neighborhood Watch news, visit the Neighborhood Watch newsfeed at https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/neighborhood-watch/

A printable PDF flyer* of helpful phone numbers and websites is available for download at SDPD Northern Division Resource Phone List(1)

For a list of helpful phone numbers and websites with live links (compatible with mobile devices)  visit Neighborhood Watch* Contact List

Visit San Diego Neighborhood Watch at http://www.sandiegoneighborhoodwatch.com/home.html

For more information, contact Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Barbara Gellman at bggellman@yahoo.com.

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Run Hide Fight Handout

Run Hide Fight – Surviving an Active Shooter Event* is a short training video that has been used by many employers to educate their employees. Chances are you will never need this information but just knowing what to do could save your life.

*To download a Run Hide Fight handout to share, click or tap the handout image. The handout lists the guidelines outlined in the video Run Fight Hide and includes what to do when law enforcement first responders arrive on scene. 

Please note: While the guidelines listed are from this workplace video, they could be valuable in any active shooter situation. 

English language YouTube: https://youtu.be/5VcSwejU2D0
Spanish language YouTube: https://youtu.be/4T_kV_MVfaU

STAR/PAL (Sports Training, Academics, Recreation/Police Athletic League) is a nonprofit organization that provides over 10,000 youth services annually in inner-city neighborhoods throughout the city and county of San Diego. STAR/PAL offers free educational, athletic, and recreational programs which focus on promoting youth safety, positive life choices, and academic success.

STAR/PAL program directors are officers from the San Diego Police & County Probation Departments. These dedicated officers coordinate unique programs for underserved youth, with the assistance of additional law enforcement and community volunteers. By bringing youth and law enforcement officers together in this manner, STAR/PAL helps build safer communities in the future.

For more information, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/prevention/programs/starpal

Do you have a Neighborhood Watch sign on your street? If you can’t see one from your house, then you may not be connected to University City’s Neighborhood Watch Network.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) to reduce crime, solve problems, and improve the quality of life in your area.

You will get to know your neighbors, and learn how to recognize and report crimes and suspicious activities, protect yourself, your family, and your property, protect your neighbor’s family and property, and identify crime and disorder problems in your area and work with SDPD personnel to solve them.

To become part of University City’s NeighborhoodWatch, contact Barbara Gellman, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, at bggellman@yahoo.com. For more information, visit San Diego Neighborhood Watch at http://www.sandiegoneighborhoodwatch.com/

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