San Diego Police Foundation

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance and Executive Committees and then forwarded to the Board for review before it is filed.”

“New Board members are required to sign policy and all Board members sign annually.”

“Officer and key employees compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upoon request and/or on the website.”

“IRS regulations required reporting investment expenses in expenses while generally accepted accounting principles requires these expenses to be netted against investment income.”

“To enhance public safety, the Foundation equipped the Traffic Investigations Unit with all-in-one optical writers for efficient evidence collection and provided advanced training software for accurate collision reconstructions. Airborne Law Enforcement Unit crews received updated ABLE Flight Suits for improved safety and mobility. The Gaslamp Enforcement Team was equipped with 25 Volcanic Police Bicycles, enhancing officers mobility in congested areas. The Foundation also provided a Force Options Simulator to deliver realistic, customizable training scenarios that enhanced officers decision-making and de-escalation skills. Medical litters were introduced to support rapid emergency response and transportation of injured individuals. Specialized training initiatives were also a key focus. Scholarships were awarded to SDPD Narcotic Detection Canine Handlers for advanced training, and 50 Womens Leadership Scholarships were provided to rising female officers and mentors to attend conferences, fostering gender equity in policing. Eight new police service dogs were funded, saving approximately 700 service hours officer annually per dog. The addition of Lyle Hope, a Child Advocate Companion Canine, provided emotional support to child victims of abuse, improving the investigative process. The Foundation funded home kennels, bullet and stab-resistant vests, and Kevlar training suits to ensure K9 officers safety and effectiveness. The SafetyNet Program addressed online safety with 128 presentations to 32,150 attendees, 20 percent of whom were from underserved communities.”

“Continued - CyberChat with SafetyNet launched to further educate participants on cybersecurity risks and online safety practices. The Women in Blue Initiative continued to elevate women in law enforcement through leadership training, mentorship, and networking. The Foundation supported Quarterly Womens Leadership Conferences and the Annual Womens Hiring Expo, promoting the recruitment and retention of female officers. These accomplishments underscore the Foundations commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting SDPD personnel, and fostering community partnerships.”

“During the year, the Organization engaged a firm to conduct an audit.”