 The Area Commander Program is responsible for those areas which directly influence the quality of life for the residents and businesses in Rialto. In addition to enforcing the laws of our society, the Police Department believes it is equally important to maintain and develop positive relationships with all members of the community. The Area Commander Program is one of many innovative examples of the Rialto Police Department's "Commitment to Community."
The Rialto Police Department’s Area Commander Program is working to provide a safe and secure environment for the community. The utilization of proactive community based policing concepts, problem solving principles, technology, and effective crime fighting strategies are just part of the programs overall plan.
The Area Command Program utilizes the "Compstat" policing strategy. Compstat (short for Computer Statistics or Comparative Statistics) is a multi-layered dynamic approach to crime reduction, quality of life improvement, and personnel and resource management. Compstat consists of four major components and/or principles; accurate and timely information at all levels, the most effective tactics for specific problems, rapid, focused deployment of resources to implement those tactics, and relentless follow up and assessment. We also encourage you to use the technology related resources found on the Department's website to include; Coplogic (Online Reporting), OffenderWatch (Offender Tracking), CrimeMapping.com (Community Crime Stats), Nixle (Community Notification), and tip411 (Text Tips).
- Lieutenant Craig Crispin is the Area Commander for Area #1
- West of Lilac Avenue / North of Foothill Blvd
- Lieutenant Kathy Thompson is the Area Commander for Area #2 - East of Lilac Avenue / North of Foothill Blvd
- Lieutenant Reinhard Burkholder is the Area Commander for Area #3 - West of Lilac Avenue / South of Foothill Blvd
- Lieutenant Randy DeAnda is the Area Commander for Area #4 - East of Lilac Avenue / South of Foothill Blvd
Area Command Liaison Officer
The Area Command Liaison coordinates the meetings between the Lieutenants and the community leaders which are held quarterly. The Area Command Liaison serves as the primary contact point for community inquiries and provides information regarding Municipal Codes, Laws and Police involvement. The Liaison also provides a vital partnership with Code Enforcement that assists the Police Department with resources to solve community problems; with the goal to reduce the calls for service and improve the quality of life.
Contact the Area Command Liaison Officer -
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The next meetings will be in October 2010. Check the Calendar Page or your Area Commanders e-Policing page for additional meeting information! | 
