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Serving San Diego since 1912

The SDPOA represents all sworn police officers and recruits within the San Diego Police Department. The purpose of the SDPOA is to represent its members relating to employer-employee relations and to safeguard the Rights, Benefits, and Privileges of each member.

  • Mission

    The San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA) was incorporated in 1953 to assist San Diego police officers in issues related to wages, hours, and working conditions.

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  • Board of Directors

    Our board of directors maintains our association's assets and are the go-to decision-makers of member and community concerns.

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    • 1.4m

      Population

    • 1,797

      Sworn Officers

    • 32

      Line of Duty Deaths
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      We regularly host and participate in community events and fundraisers where we have the chance to talk with local residents and businesses. Several of our San Diego Police Officers Association events are held in support of our Widows & Orphans Fund, Memorial Fund and Scholarship Program, and we are grateful for your support.
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      Widows & Orphans Fund

      The Widows & Orphans Fund is a vital part of the San Diego Police Officers Association. We are the ONLY charity in San Diego that directly supports the sworn officers of the SDPD in times of injury or death.
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      Memorial Fund

      The SDPOA Memorial Fund provides financial and logistical support to allow our members to attend and represent San Diego at memorial services for law enforcement officers killed in the line-of-duty.
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      Scholarship Program

      Each year, the SDPOA awards scholarships to a number of students to help children of members achieve their goals in higher education.
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      Latest News

      19 May 2025
      Clairemont park to be renamed in honor of fallen San Diego police officer
      San Diego plans to rename a Clairemont park in honor of San Diego police Officer Austin Machitar, who died when a fleeing driver crashed into his patrol car in the neighborhood last year. Click here for article. ...
      19 May 2025
      Mayor Gloria’s final budget proposal heads to city council for initial review
      SAN DIEGO — The San Diego City Council will receive a presentation at its meeting Monday on Mayor Todd Gloria's final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Click here for article. ...
      19 May 2025
      SDPD to celebrate 136th birthday this week
      The San Diego Police Department will celebrate its 136th birthday Tuesday, with a new Changing of the Guard ceremony. The ceremony will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at 1401 Broadway in front of SDPD headquarters, according to the d...
      08 May 2025
      Memorial honors San Diego County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
      SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony paid tribute Wednesday to local officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year. Held at the county’s memorial site, the event drew families, fellow off...
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