San Bernardino PD Briefing Room

Have you ever wondered about the rank structure of the Police Department or what officers do when they promote? In part two of the rank structure series, Michele and Jose explain what officers do when they promote to the rank of Corporal/Detective and the responsibilities they take on. After that, they'll keep following the promotional climb to the rank of sergeant and share what the transiti...

In this episode, Jose and Michele talk about what police officers actually do at San Bernardino PD, and if you guessed it's  more than what you see on an episode of COPS, you'd be right.   From the Patrol Division to specialized teams, we'll tell you all about the assignments San Bernardino PD officers hold and what responsibilities come with those assignments.   This episode is the...

Raves are back and in this episode, Jose and Michele talk about the history of raves and how they've changed over the years. They'll also talk about what promoters do to keep attendees safe along with how the Police Department is involved.  From traffic control on the outside, to foot patrol on the inside, along with sharing insights about what it's like to be an officer working a r...

We're always looking for a few good officers but so many law enforcement applicants struggle with the oral interview portion of the hiring process. In this episode, Jose and Michele talk to Sergeant Miguel Cintron from the Personnel and Training Division about oral interviews and share advice to help you succeed at them. What should you do to prepare?  What kinds of questions should you expec...

Fireworks are a staple of 4th of July celebrations, but not everybody is a fan.  Fireworks are a hot and highly controversial topic in San Bernardino and the subject of police enforcement efforts.   Jose and Michele will explain what's got everybody fired up about them and help you keep yourself out of trouble by explaining the do's and don'ts of fireworks in San Bernardino.  If you...

Jose and Michele interview Sergeant Ernie Luna about human trafficking and the Vice Team at San Bernardino PD. What's the difference between prostitution and human trafficking? What happens to prostitutes? What is the Police Department doing about it? These questions and more are answered by Sergeant Luna during a frank discussion about all things related to human trafficking.  This is a sens...

In this episode, Jose and Michele have a discussion with Officer Curtis Ford about off highway vehicles and street takeovers. Officer Ford explains the problems that come along with takeovers, what the Police Department has been doing about them, and some of the controversy around them. They'll also be responding to some of the angry public comments about takeovers on the Police Department&ap...

Jose interviews Michele along with Lt. Jennifer Kohrell and Detective Kim Hernandez. They'll answer some of those awkward and difficult questions that people ask our female officers along with some of the questions people are afraid to ask.  Nothing is off the table when it comes to talking about how they got their start in law enforcement, their experiences as female officers, self-doubt,  a...

In this episode, Jose and Michele talk about traffic enforcement, the two biggest causes of fatal collisions in San Bernardino, and the impact they have on law enforcement services. Later, they respond to some of the mean tweets the Police Department gets over social media about traffic enforcement. 

Jose and Michele interview SBPD Dispatch Supervisor Rebecca Taylor about what its like to be a dispatcher at the San Bernardino Police Department. This episode will offer insight into how dispatch operations work, what day of the year is the busiest in dispatch, and what you need to know about when you dial 911.  

Anthony Castro and Jordan Robison from the San Bernardino PD Personnel and Training Division answer commonly asked questions about recruiting, starting a career in law enforcement,  and preparing for the academy.