SJPD Southern Division
Division Commander:
Captain Vaughan Edwards
Phone: (408) 277-4631
The Southern Division is commanded by Captain Vaughan Edwards. Vaughan Edwards was hired on April 21, 1978. He worked in patrol and then was selected to work in the following specialized assignments: Training Unit, Special Operations - MERGE Unit, Field Training Program, Burglary Prevention Unit, and Reserve Unit. Vaughan was promoted to Sergeant on November 2, 1997. As a sergeant, Vaughan supervised patrol officers and served as a supervisor for the Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Unit. Vaughan was promoted to Lieutenant on February 16, 2003 where he served as a Patrol Watch Commander, Assaults - Juvenile Unit Commander and Regional Auto Theft Task Force Commander. Vaughan was promoted to Captain on January 13, 2008 where he currently serves as the Southern Division Patrol Commander.
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 Lieutenants | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayshift | Lt. Parks | TFS | Off |
| Dayshift | Lt. Aviles | SMT | Off |
| Swingshift | Lt. Phillips | TFS | Off |
| Swingshift | Lt. Bowen | SMT | Off |
| Midnights | Lt. Williams | TFS | Off |
| Midnights | Lt. Spagnoli | SMT | Off |
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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