SJPD Southern Division
Division Commander:
Captain Dave Honda
Phone: (408) 277-4631
Captain Honda was hired on October 29, 1990. He worked the Patrol Division and the Youth Services Detail before he was selected to work in the newly formed Violent Crimes Enforcement Team. He was then assigned to work in the Special Operations Division - Narcotic Enforcement Team and then M.E.R.G.E. (SWAT). He was later selected to work in the Field Training Unit until his promotion to the rank of sergeant on March 4, 2001.
As a sergeant, he worked Patrol and again in the Field Training Unit. He was then selected to go back to the Special Operations Division and supervise a team on the Violent Crimes Enforcement Team. After that he was assigned to work in the Bureau of Investigations – Robbery Unit and then transferred to the Office of the Chief – Internal Affairs Unit.
He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on January 27, 2008 where he served as a Patrol Watch Commander in Foothill and Western Divisions and later as the commander of the Special Operations Traffic Enforcement Unit.
Dave was promoted to the rank of captain on July 11, 2010 where he immediately assumed the roll of Acting Deputy Chief, Bureau of Technical Services until August 22, 2011. Captain Honda is currently assigned as division commander for the southern division.
Southern Division Policing Priorities
- Increase Police presence in commercial centers to aide in crime prevention goals
- Increase police presence in high-density residential areas
- Progress through partnerships will continue with community members and organizations
- Additional prevention, intervention and enforcement in local parks.
- Work with city staff in (SNI) Strong Neighborhood Initiative areas to address issues of community based concerns and complaints
Southern Division
Southern Division encompasses more than 1028 “street” miles. It is the largest of the four patrol divisions. Southern Division is comprised of four patrol districts: Adam, Tom, X-Ray, and Yellow. The boundaries of the Southern Division are Capital Expressway to the North, the Town of Los Gatos to the West, the Foothills to the East, and the City of Morgan Hill to the South. Southern Division hosts such attractions as the Almaden Lake Park, the Almaden Quicksilver Park, and Coyote Creek Golf Club - one of Silicon Valley's most distinguished golf courses. Additionally, the Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival takes place each September.
Southern Division Community Policing Center:
Oakridge Mall, 947 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 360-8350 [More Info]
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