Contact the on-duty WATCH COMMANDER for any questions or concerns at (909) 596-1913 extension 2223 or email him/her at watch_commander@lvpd.org.

For emergencies or to report a crime or any suspicious incident, dial 911 or call (909) 596-1913 and ask for Dispatch. 

Law enforcement is a 24 hour operation, and in order to maintain continuity and coordination of the Department's multitude of activities, a Watch Commander is assigned to each shift. The position is responsible for everything that occurs during a shift including the direct oversight of field personnel and their activities, review and approval of all bookings of arrestees, and coordination of necessary resources during extraordinary circumstances. In addition, the Watch Commander receives and records personnel complaints, and resolves conflicts. The Watch Commander is typically a Lieutenant with tenure and in their absence a Sergeant will fill in.

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City of La Verne Launches Blackboard Connect to Enhance Emergency Preparedness and Communication

La Verne residents can register their contact information and preferences to receive urgent notifications and important updates

City of La Verne has selected Blackboard Connect, a leading mass notification platform, to facilitate important communication and emergency preparedness.

La Verne implemented Blackboard Connect so city officials can stay connected to residents and efficiently provide them with direction in the event of any disaster. Using Blackboard Connect, officials can record and send an unlimited number of personalized voice messages to home phones, businesses, local agencies and mobile phones in just minutes. The service also sends email, text messages (SMS) to mobile phones and posts on Facebook, RSS feeds and Twitter channels. Messages can also be sent to TTY/TDD devices for people who are hearing impaired.