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National City Police Department
92 swornStarts at $109,152Hiring new officers nowApplicant Score 61
National City Police is a municipal department in southern San Diego County with roughly 90 sworn officers. It hires recruits, academy graduates and laterals, and sends recruits to the San Diego Regional Police Academy.
Department size
92 sworn
Sworn count on the department web page, undated; 43 professional staff also listed
In partnership with our community, the National City Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety. We will pursue this commitment with an unwavering resolve while always respecting the rights and dignity of those we serve.Mission statement, source
Area covered
The department polices the City of National City in San Diego County. Its website cites about 59,000 residents and nine square miles.
Headquarters
1200 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
First assignment
Patrol, under a Field Training Officer
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Photo: The Sweetwater River, which divides National City from Chula Vista. National City Banner.jpg by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and tinted.
