TAKE ACTION TO SAVE THE CARMEL VALLEY POLICE STATION

Our Community
Is at Risk

Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 2026 budget will eliminate the Northwestern Police Station — the only station directly serving Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Hills, Del Mar Mesa, and Del Mar Heights.

If this station closes:

  • According to SDPD’s own budget document, “Many of the proposed adjustments could negatively impact disparities. Dissolving Northwestern division to relocate traffic division may impact patrol response times and could weaken collaboration between police and residence and surrounding communities.”

  • Police coverage will be transferred to a station twice as far away.

  • Expected delays in response times

  • "Eliminate six leadership positions, including the Northwestern Division Captain, Lieutenant, one Detective and three Sergeants”.

  • Reassigning our area’s patrol officers to the Rancho Peñasquitos Station.

  • Our schools, homes, and businesses will become more vulnerable

This affects every family, student, senior, and small business in our community.

NBC 7 SAN DIEGO // APRIL 24, 2025

“San Diego Police Department proposes shutting down its Northwestern Division”

Carmel Valley leaders are expressing fears for public safety, longer response times and school security.

RSVP FOR MARCH + PROTEST ⮕

GET INVOLVED / SAVE OUR STATION

  • JOIN THE RALLY + MARCH: SUN. MAY 4

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    🕓 4:00 PM:
    Meet in front of Torrey Pines High School

    🚶 March Route:
    West on Del Mar Heights Rd, then south on El Camino Real

    🏁 Arrive at the Station:
    4:45–5:00 PM

    🎨 Bring Homemade Protest Signs!
    Let’s show the city what community unity looks like.

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  • ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING: MON. MAY 5

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    Join us in person at 5:30 PM at San Diego City Hall to speak up for our community’s safety.

    Need a ride?
    Let us know! We're organizing carpools.

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  • VOLUNTEER WITH US

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    Help spread the word by passing out flyers at your local park, school, or farmers market.

    We need volunteers for:

    Weekend events & markets

    Business pop-up posters

    School & PTA outreach

    March logistics

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When: Sunday, May 4th, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: 4:00 pm, meet in front of Torrey Pines High School
What: March west on Del Mar Heights, then south on El Camino Real. Arrive at the NW SDPD Station at 4:45 to 5:00 pm.
Bring: Homemade protest signs!

Our Community Isn’t Low-Crime — It’s Well-Served.

There’s a misleading narrative suggesting that Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights, Del Mar Mesa, and Pacific Highlands Ranch are “low-crime” areas that no longer need a nearby police station.

That’s false. In 2024, these neighborhoods reported hundreds of incidents — including assaults, vehicle thefts, break-ins, drug violations, and vandalism.

Just in Carmel Valley alone:

  • 121 Crimes Against Persons, including 20 aggravated assaults and 31 cases of intimidation

  • 529 Property Crimes, including 54 burglaries, 89 vehicle thefts, and 73 incidents of vandalism

  • Additional cases of fraud, drug offenses, and animal cruelty

So why do our communities feel safe?
Because we’ve had the benefit of:

  • Proximity-based policing

  • Rapid officer response times

  • Consistent community presence and deterrence

The City’s proposed closure of the Northwestern Police Station would eliminate all of that. This isn’t a debate about budget. It’s about the real impact of delayed help when it matters most.

We can’t afford to lose what’s made our community safe.

We Must Act Now

Together, we can make our voice heard and impact this decision.

CONTACT OUR ELECTED & CITY OFFICIALS

Additional Official Contacts

Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
(District 6)

kentlee@sandiego.gov

619-236-6616
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Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
(District 5)

marnivonwilpert@sandiego.gov

619-236-6655
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Councilmember Raul Campillo
(District 7)

raulcampillo@sandiego.gov

619-236-6677

Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
(District 2)

jennifercampbell@sandiego.gov

619-236-6622
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Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
(District 3)

stephenwhitburn@sandiego.gov

619-236-6633
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Police Chief Scott Wahl

sdpdpolicechief@pd.sandiego.gov

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We have a busy few days ahead to drive awareness, engagement and action! Please consider volunteering to help distribute flyers, attend events and make an impact!

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Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 2026 budget will eliminate the Northwestern Police Station — the only station directly serving Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Hills, Del Mar Mesa, and Del Mar Heights. If this station closes:
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📢 Our Community Is at Risk Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 2026 budget will eliminate the Northwestern Police Station — the only station directly serving Carmel Valley, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Hills, Del Mar Mesa, and Del Mar Height