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A member of our wonderful community captured this Oceanside Police Officer pushing a gentleman up the steep grade on El Camino Real.
#cardio
#communitypolicing
#opd
#oceanside
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Chief McCoy has banned the use of the Carotid Restraint technique for Oceanside officers.
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We have been made aware of a video circulating today on social media. In it, the poster calls for the use of violence by those who “want to help protect the city from looters, robbers and riots.” Please be aware the matter was handled in coordination with Carlsbad PD.
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Oceanside Police Officer Officer Tony Zeppetella killed in the line of duty June 13, 2003 at the Navy Federal Credit Union on Avenida de la Plata in Oceanside. Tony's life with us was a testament to courage, commitment and tenacity. He never quit and we will never forget.
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Officer Tony Zeppetella made a traffic stop on June 13, 2003 at 5:02 p.m. at the Navy Federal Credit Union on Avenida de la Plata in Oceanside. Within moments he was engaged in a battle for his life. Tony was struck multiple times by gunfire and died. We will never forget Tony.
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Checking on our most vulnerable residents is key in keeping our community safe. One of our local 88 yrold residents was running low on supplies. While taking extra precautions Ofc Witherspoon dropped by with some things to hold her over. Keep Safe, Keep Healthy
#communityhelpers
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California Welcome Center welcomes newborn.
Oceanside police officers and firefighters assist new parents with the birth of their baby at the Welcome Center. Parents and baby all doing well.
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Do you need another reason to stay indoors. This rain is coming down and not going away anytime soon. Flooding and road closure on the 78 and El Camino Real. Stay safe Oceanside!
#flooding
#itsraining
#staysafe
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Ofcs Torres, Sandifer & Sarracino responded to a call of Nicholas’s turning 5. Multiple units responded & he was decked out in his police uniform in case they needed backup. This lil officer is making the best out of being stuck at home. Join us in wishing him very Happy BDay!
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Join us in wishing a very Happy 5th Birthday to K9 Chico🐾!
Chico has served the
@CityofOceanside
for 3 years as a dual-purpose canine assisting with scent detection, tracking, and criminal apprehension.
Happy Birthday Chico!
Extra treats for you tonight!
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Every 20th of December at 6:33pm, the men and women of the
@OceansidePD
observe a moment of silence to honor the life of Officer Dan Bessant on the anniversary of his passing.
A husband, father, son, brother, partner, and dedicated servant to the City of Oceanside.
#oceanside
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Officer Dan Bessant (End of Watch December 20, 2006). We at the Oceanside Police Department celebrate the life and dedicated work of our fallen brother. Dan graduated from Oceanside High School and went on to join the Oceanside Police Department. Continue to rest in peace Dan.
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Every 20th of December at 6:33 pm, the men and women of the Oceanside Police Department pause to observe a moment of silence to honor the life of Officer Dan Bessant on the anniversary of his passing.
The life of Officer Bessant was cut tragically short on December 20, 2006.
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Last night a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while serving in the community of Palmdale.
With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest condolences to all of the deputy's loved ones and the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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The Oceanside Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team is working hard to provide housing and resources to Oceanside's vulnerable homeless population.
#hotteam
#homelessoutreach
#communityhelpers
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We are sad to report the passing of Ret. K9 Nero. Nero served with his handler, Ofr. Smith, for almost 9 years before retiring in 01/20. Nero served as a SWAT K9 and won awards at K9 Trials including Top Dog, Top Team and Agitator’s Choice. K9 Nero EOW 6/19/21
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A very nice member of the Oceanside Community placed this "Thank You" sign in front of the Oceanside Police Department. Thank you so much!
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Our Homeless Outreach Team was busy contacting our vulnerable residents today. Their efforts get these individuals off the streets and into temp housing during this time of crisis. Did you know our HOT officers work with social workers and San Diego County Health nurses?
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Today we pause for a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragic loss of a husband, father, son, brother, partner, and dedicated servant to the City of Oceanside.
Officer Dan Bessant | EOW 12-20-2006
➡️
#oceanside
#eow
#neverforget
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Thank you Oceanside Fire Department for this fitting tribute.
#september11
#neverforget
#AmericanHeroes
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Oceanside Police Officer Brad Hunter returned to work. He is currently assigned to the Department’s Traffic Section, working light duty until medically released to return to full duty. It is anticipated that Brad will return to his traffic enforcement duties in the near future.
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Oceanside Police welcome new academy graduates during a recent swear in ceremony. Welcome to the OPD family where we take Pride In Service.
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OPD received a call of an unsubstantiated threat at Jefferson Middle School. OPD responded to the area of Jefferson Middle School, Mission Elementary and Clair W Burgener Academy. There has been no threat to student safety located. This thread will be updated as info is available
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Congratulations to our new Chief of Police and lifetime Oceanside resident, Fred Armijo. He will continue to be an excellent leader and representative for the Oceanside Police Department and the City of Oceanside.
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Oceanside Police welcome new academy graduates during a recent swear in ceremony. Welcome to the OPD family where we take Pride In Service.
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Thank you Rick Favela for your 31 years of service to the Oceanside Police Department and the Oceanside Community. Enjoy your well deserved retirement, you will truly be missed.
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Oceanside Police Departments Chief McCoy takes the three new officers for a ride in the departments specialty vehicle. This vehicle was donated by Mossy Nissan located in Oceanside.
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We have some good 👍 news.
We recovered a whole trunk full of stolen catalytic 🚗💨 converters. We have even been able to return them to a few of their owners. But we need a little help from you. ⤵️
Please contact 📞the OPD if your converter was recently stolen in Oceanside.
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Fire is contained. OFD and additional resources continue to work on mitigating
#WalaFire
.
Please continue to avoid the area.
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For the second time in less than a week, Oceanside officers have caught catalytic converter thieves. Please follow the link to learn more about how you can prevent becoming a victim of this costly crime.
Press release➡️
#oceanside
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Please join us in congratulating newly retired LT Laser!
LT Laser has dedicated over 30 yrs of service and spent her last few hrs on duty working patrol w her daughter, Officer Laser.
LT, thank you for your service. Wishing you all the best in your well deserved retirement.
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Oceanside Police welcomes new Police Academy Graduates.
Congratulations!
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While the rest of us enjoy the holidays at home with our families, the Oceanside Police Department will be hard at work keeping the city safe.
Thank you to all our officers & professional staff working this holiday season.🎄
#oceanside
#joinopd
#happyholidays
#merrychristmaseve
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Today a Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputy was shot and killed while serving.
With heavy hearts, we send our deepest condolences to the deputy's loved ones and the men and women of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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While you were sleeping 🌙
3 catalytic converter thieves were out doing what thieves do,looking for easy targets.
Thanks to a caller immediately notifying OPD, we were able to quickly locate the suspects,arrest them for multiple charges&recover the stolen converter.
#oceanside
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After more than 3️⃣3️⃣ years of dedicated service, someone is kicking off for the longest weekend ever - retirement!
Kelly Kaumeyer has a served in many administrative roles within the department and she will be greatly missed.
Congratulations Kelly! 🎉
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Sgt. Davis helping assemble a table for a 56 year old homeless USMC Vet, who just received a voucher for housing. This was on move in day:-)
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OPD is eternally grateful to K9 Stryker for his service to the very end and to now Lt. Kedrick Sadler for his partnership and dedication as a K9 Officer 13 years ago.
Officer K.Sadler with K9 Stryker
This post is In memoriam of K9 Styker,
source:
EOW2007
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Oceanside beach areas will be closed this morning until further notice due to a tsunami advisory issued by the
@NWS_NTWC
for the entire U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, Canada, and for most of the Alaska coast.
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Oceanside Police Department swears in new police academy graduates. Welcome to the OPD family.
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Thank you Chief McCoy for your leadership and 36 years of Law Enforcement Service with the last 15 years as Chief of the Oceanside Police Department. Enjoy your retirement.
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**DISCLAIMER - THE VIDEO BELOW CONTAINS CONTENT THAT MAY BE UNSUITABLE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED**
Please follow the link below to read a message from Chief McCoy concerning the incident in the video.
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This incident occurred about 5pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, during peak traffic time at a busy intersection. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call the detective listed in the press release.
Thank you
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Captain Marchand surprised our dispatchers with homemade wooden succulent planters in honor of Dispatcher Appreciation Week. We cannot express how thankful we are for these hardworking individuals and the vital role they play in keeping our community safe.
#NationalDispatcherWeek
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Oceanside Police welcomes new officers to the OPD family.
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Oceanside Police Department is proud welcome 3 new Police Academy Graduates to our police department family. Welcome and Congratulations.
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Sgt. Garcia has retired from the Oceanside Police Department after 27 years of service with our agency.
Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim, on behalf of the City Council of Oceanside, declared December 28th, 2023, Keli Garcia Day in the city of Oceanside.
Congratulations, Sgt. Garcia!
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Officer Brad Hunter who was run down by a motorist last year, receives the Oceanside Police Departments Purple Heart Award presented by Chief of Police, Frank McCoy on July 18th 2018.
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Oceanside Fire and Police are working a brush fire northwest of 800 Wala Dr, with no evacuations at this .
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City of Oceanside Emergency Alert: The intersection of Mission and Frazee is closed due to a brush fire for about 2 hrs.
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Join us in congratulating Timothy Jackson, a former Oceanside gang member, turned entrepreneur and OPD you mentor guest speaker.
#communityhelpers
#beatingtheodds
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OPD’s very own Lt. McKean recently graduated from the FBI National Academy (FBINA).
Thank you, Lt. McKean, for your dedication to professional development and for reaching this prestigious achievement. We know all you learned at the FBINA will enhance all you do for Oceanside.
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The Oceanside Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
Learn More ➡️
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Congratulations to the Oceanside Police Department "Officer of the Year 2020" Gary Alexis and "Professional Staff Member of the Year 2020" Graziella Fenesy
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Congratulations to Officer Shawn Kelly on his retirement after 26 years of service to the Oceanside Community. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
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OPD officers bring a peaceful conclusion to a tense stand-off with an armed suspect.
More here ➡️
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Music filling the streets, great food and good vibes today at Pride by the Beach.
Stop by and say hi 👋
#oceanside
#pride
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Thank you
@OsidePirates
baseball ⚾️ team for inviting Chief Armijo back to his alma mater to throw out the 1st pitch.
Pretty sure Chief’s OHS uniform is dusted off, ready to go and he would play a whole game if there weren’t pesky rules about having to be a HS student to play.
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Officers Craig Marshall, Calvin Berger, and Dustin Schmidt all did the half Ironman triathlon yesterday and I think they should be recognized for how awesome they did. It was a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. 70.3 total miles.
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While you sleep, Morning Watch patrols. 🌙
#oceanside
#joinopd
#nightshift
#graveyardshift
#sleeptight
#wegotitfromhere
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Congrats to the new parents of a beautiful baby girl delivered in their car by Oceanside Police and Medics this morning.
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Tyler Vial has had a life long dream of being a Police Officer and never gave up on that dream. On August 06, 2021, OPD made his dream a reality and made him an honorary police officer.
#Nevergiveup
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Congratulations to Oceanside Police Department's Lt. Valencia Warner Saadat on your 28 years of service to the Oceanside community. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!
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UPDATE - 3:58 pm
Emergency responders are working to extinguish multiple fires near the 800 block of College Boulevard.
Nearby businesses have been evacuated and are closed for the time being.
Please stay clear of the area until further notice.
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Thanks to members of the Oceanside Community for supplying information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the death of Carlsbad resident Jackson Williams. Hopefully this arrest will provide his family some peace of mind.
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National Puppy Day and K9 Chico is taking full advantage 🐾💙
#nationalpuppyday
#oceanside
#sandiego
#oceansidepd
#joinopd
#k9
#puppylove
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During this difficult time dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic we want you to know... We are here to support you on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
#goodmorning
#serveandprotect
#flattenthecurve
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This is Retired K9 Talik. 🐾
Talik spent 5 years courageously serving 🚔 the community of Oceanside.
Talik was recently diagnosed w/a cancerous tumor that will require surgery to stop the spread. All postive thoughts & prayers welcomed to help cheer our buddy on to recovery. 💙
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#Baker2Vegas
brings law enforcement agencies from across the globe together in a relay race like no other.
We are so proud of all our dedicated OPD runners who have trained to represent
#Oceanside
with pride.
🏃♂️🏃🏾🏃♀️
Help us cheer on Team Oceanside in the comments. ⤵️
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Oceanside Police have identified and arrested the suspect in the June 5, 2022, hit-and-run death of 68-year-old Oceanside resident Cecilia Shu.
Press Release ➡️
#oceanside
#arrest
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Hey Oceanside 👋🏽
Heading out of town 🧳for the holidays? Contact OPD at (760) 435-4900 to take advantage of our Vacation Check Program.
OPD Volunteers will conduct patrol checks at your residence so you can enjoy your trip w/a little extra peace of mind.
#oceanside
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It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of retired Lt. and current chaplain Leonard Cosby. He will truly be missed by our department. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Officers were so happy to hand out stuffed animals and visit with children at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego today.
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Officers Johnson, Cronin, and Laser squeezing in a stop to support a local entrepreneur with her lemonade 🍋 stand.
Thanks for keeping us hydrated today Eva!
#oceanside
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We See You When You're Speeding 🚗💨
We Know When You're .08+ 🍻
We Know If You Are Texting 🤳🏾
So Put Down The Phone For Goodness' Sake 🙏
Drive Safe Oceanside!
#clickitorticket
#dontdrinkanddrive
#drivehighgetadui
#arrivealive
#oceanside
#joinopd
#motorunit
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We were able to assist 90 vehicle owners at our catalytic converter 🚗etching event this weekend!
Thank you to all who took the time to participate and Len’s Auto Body for hosting. Follow our socials for info regarding upcoming events.
#oceanside
#sandiego
#joinopd
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Pictured are just a few of the ladies setting the standard for others to follow as leaders in law enforcement.
Join us in celebrating the phenomenal women of OPD on this
#InternationalWomensDay
!
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K9 Jenko and Reya at the Blessing of the Animals today. Thank you Mission San Luis Rey for inviting us to participate.🐾🙏🏽
#oceanside
#k9
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2ND UPDATE :
Residents on the 300 Block of Shadowtree are asked to evacuate out of an abundance of caution. Please continue to avoid the area.
An evacuation center has been set up at El Camino High School for all residents in need.
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Just a reminder that this run is tomorrow, June 13th, at 5pm!
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Officer Cisneros and his K9 🐾 partner Chico represented
@oceansidepd
well at the San Joaquin County Police K9 Trials.
🏆 3rd Overall (Combined events)
🏆 1st in Agility
🏆 4th in Patrol/Protection
We are fortunate to have skilled and well trained K9 Teams serving our city!
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OPD Officers located a 🚗 belonging to a suspect wanted for murder in another state.
OPD immediately worked to locate the suspect and swiftly brought her into custody.
Fantastic teamwork that helped to remove a potentially dangerous suspect from the streets of Oceanside.
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UPDATE - 6:00 pm
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. All road closures remain in effect.
Please continue to stay clear of the area until further notice.
#MissionIC
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3RD UPDATE :
Please keep all drones away from the area of the fire.
Media please contact the PIO directly for updates to keep dispatch lines clear.
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Congratulations to the graduates of San Diego Regional Academy Class 1️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ 🚓💨
Please join us in welcoming 3 new officers to the Oceanside community 🤝
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Happy Earth 🌍 Day from our favorite place on the planet - Oceanside!
#oceanside
#sandiego
#EarthDay2022
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While you are out hopping around town please remember, be kind, be patient and stay safe.
Wishing All Hoppy 🐰 Holidays!
#oceanside
#joinopd
#happyholidays
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Just before 11:00 am this morning OPD and OFD responded to reports that a woman had gone over the end of the Pier into the waters below. Lifeguards quickly responded to the Pier and OPD Harbor Officers responded to the area by boat.
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
#oceanside
#mlk
#dayofservice
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UPDATE - Social media followers for the win! We were able to get in contact with the owner thanks to a tip from one of our followers.
Thanks for the teamwork everyone!
#oceanside
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
#bettertogether
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Don't forget to join us for Coffee with a Cop at San Luis Rey Bakery. Come support local Oceanside small business and your favorite Oceanside Police Officers. 8:00am to 10:00am
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Stolen vehicle suspect in custody and a car going back to its rightful owner.
Now on to the next call. Sleep tight Oceanside. 🌙
We’re here for you.
#oceanside
#joinopd
#patrol
#lawenforcement
#police
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We are mourning the loss of two of
@SanDiegoPD
finest. This tragic accident hits much too close to home. We reaffirm our commitment and solidarity for our brothers and sisters in blue. We mourn your loss as our own.
Det. Ryan Park and Det. Jamie Huntley-Park
EOW 6.04.2021
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