Covina Police Department

Thank you to our great community and their support to find Vivian a once missing child has now been found and together with her family!

Here is a inside look at the incident that occurred at our local downtown Taco Bell! City of Covina

The legacy of the Covina Police Department continues as the promotion of the new Chief of police David Povero as a homegrown community member will continue to lead the organization into excellence! We are excited for your leadership and the great possibilities that await!

The men and women of the Covina Police Department, congratulate David Povero, who was selected as the Chief of Police for the City of Covina. Chief David Povero joined the Covina Police Department in July 1988. He was raised in Covina, attending all the local schools including Covina High School. Chief Povero holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. He is a graduate of the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations a...nd the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. Chief Povero is also a graduate of California’s Peace Officers Standards & Training Command College; published for his research of investigative techniques involving technology. Chief Povero is the recipient of the 1998 Covina Chamber of Commerce Police Officer of the Year award, Medal of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal. He has received numerous citations for exemplary service, including the department’s highest Medal of Valor, for an officer involved shooting that occurred in the early 1990s. Congratulations Chief Povero and we look forward to you representing the Police Department, working closely with the community and our regional partners.

Message from Chief John Curley As your Chief of Police it’s my responsibility to communicate issues affecting the quality of life in our community. During the pandemic, the men and women of the Covina Police Department continue to focus on Our Mission of protecting our community through responsible policing and the relentless pursuit of crime. Addressing crime by arresting offenders is something we do despite the arguments for alternatives to incarceration and the care firs...t jails last attitude. We hire, promote, train, and retain people in our organization who practice emotional intelligence and understand the spirit of the law. The outside influences on how we police will be persistent, the road ahead is challenging; however your quality of life is what matters most. We thank you for trusting us to maintain law and order and remain steadfast to the oath we took as police officers. Our Mission is right for this time in policing as we protect responsibly by pursuing crime relentlessly. However, you need to know the goal of decriminalizing drug use, public intoxication, driving without a license, licensing suspensions, licensing revocation and/or other quality-of-life crimes and survival crimes has arrived in this county. Regardless, we will NOT stop making these and other misdemeanor arrests just because they won’t get filed criminally, in fact most of the arrests we make are for misdemeanor related crimes. As an example, in October 2020 we made 256 arrests and 207 were for misdemeanors like drug possession, petty theft, etc. Many of these arrests solve neighborhood, park/open spaces, and business problems. Moving forward and effective in 2021, we will communicate more detailed crime and arrest information in an effort to keep our community engaged and informed, we owe that to you and all the other victims of crime. In closing, I want our community to know we remain committed to transparency; starting in January 2021 our improved website will supplement ongoing efforts improving our social media presence. Similarly, and for the first time in the history of Covina PD, we hired a full-time crime analyst designed to assist officers with timely and accurate data while communicating crime trends and issues to our community. Finally, in 2021 our officers will be wearing Body Worn Cameras to supplement the existing in-car camera video program. If we hire, train, and retain the best while leveraging technology to increase trust, we can together improve the quality of life in Covina. On behalf of all the men and women at the Covina Police Department, we thank you and wish you and yours safety and wellness! Very respectfully, Chief John Curley

A Great send off to a Great Chief. You have changed the lives of so many. Your photo will now hang on the walls of the Covina Police Department as a honor of the great things you have done for the City of Covina. We thank you and wish you the best of luck for you and your family! #legendary

Felon, Joshua Chavez, arrested three times in the last 45 days for possession of handguns and ammo. These non-serialized "ghost" guns are a problem for law enforcement and are easily accessible to those banned from owning firearms. #howareyoustillout? #2ndAve/PuenteSt

Your Community Impact Team seized over 7 pounds of methamphetamine during a recent bust. The suspect was also charged with possessing 2 handguns. #stillrelentless

The City of Covina continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with LA County Public Health Officials. In an abundance of caution and to protect our employees and community members, please note that our lobby will be closed until further notice. If you still need police assistance, please contact us at (626) 331-3391 #service

Please join us in congratulating Detective Counts for receiving the #CovinaPD Scott Hanson Award

Meet your Saturday night Graveyard crew. Working hard to keep the sleeping city safe.

Each day, 22,000 people die from cancer worldwide.There's a good chance that someone you know and love will be affected by this disease. Nearly half of cancer diagnoses and deaths are preventable. No-Shave November's mission is to not only raise funds for cancer research and treatment but to educate the population about preventative measures. Each whisker grown allows us to embrace our hair, which many cancer patients lose during treatment. The @cityofcovina and #CovinaPD support this cause in the relentless fight against cancer and holds dear those survivors, those still battling, and those remembered.The rules of No Shave November are simple: Put down your razor for 30 days and donate your monthly hair-maintenance expenses to the cause.

Detectives discover weapons and narcotics during early morning search warrant service.

Arrest made related to shooting/vandalisms in the area of Cypress Elementary late last year.

As we approach Halloween 2020, we urge everyone to be smart, patient and safe. Refer to the California Department of Public Health guidance for safer Halloween Celebrations during COVID-19. https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Guidance-for-Safer-Halloween-and-

Today, for Traffic Tuesday, we would like to remind everyone to please slow down in construction zones. This is the scene of a traffic accident that occurred when a driver was driving too fast and not paying attention in a construction zone. Drive safe because the life you save may be yours. CPD Traffic Division 626-384-5674

During the week of 10/18-10/24 #CovinaPD officers responded to 755 calls for service and arrested 43 individuals. These are the notable arrests for the week.

Join @covinapd @johncurleycpd as we kick off #redribbonweek2020 created to bring awareness to the dangers of drug use#saynotodrugs #behappybebravebedrugfree

Join our Team! #covinapd is looking for qualified volunteers.

Join us in congratulating our Officers of the Year: Adrian Villallobos and Garrett Hagle, Professional Staff of the Year: Candace Abad, and Volunteer of the Year: Gary Daste.

#CovinaPD officers conducting a routine traffic stop located a suspect with a loaded handgun, a large quantity of ammunition and illegal fireworks. A further search of the vehicle revealed two improvised explosive devices (IED). LASD Arson Explosives assisted in this investigation.

After a short vehicle pursuit, a loaded firearm was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.

In honor of Bosses Day @johncurleycpd #covinapd #bossesday