Do you have an issue you would like to talk to a police officer about? Talk with an Area Commander

By City of Fullerton on January 30, 2024

The Fullerton Police Department constantly strives to establish and maintain a level of trust and respect within the community while also providing a safe environment to live, learn, conduct business, and enjoy all the recreational opportunities that Fullerton has to offer. In order to effectively and efficiently utilize our police resources, the City of Fullerton is broken down into three call response areas (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3), and a patrol lieutenant is assigned as the Area Commander for each area.

The Area Commander model establishes a single point of contact for residents in each Zone who wish to voice their concerns, including crime, traffic, and quality of life issues such as homelessness, graffiti, apartment complex conditions, and events that damage community health and safety. Area or zone policing provides our residents with direct contact, professional accountability, and streamlined solutions to the problems or perceived crimes issues that they face.

Area Commander Zone 1: Lieutenant Tim Kandler

tkandler@fullertonpd.org
Zone 1 is geographically defined by the 91 Freeway on the south (adjacent to the City of Anaheim), the City of Buena Park and Los Angeles County to the west, Imperial Hwy (and the City of La Habra) to the north, and Euclid St to the east. The Fullerton Airport and the communities of Hawks Point, Amerige Heights, Coyote Hills, and Sunny Hills High School all fall within the area of Zone 1.

Area Commander Zone 2: Lieutenant Pedram Gharah

pgharah@fullertonpd.org
Zone 2 is geographically defined by the 91 Freeway on the south (adjacent to the City of Anaheim), Euclid St. to the west, Imperial Hwy. (and the Cities of La Habra and Brea) to the north, and Raymond Ave. to the east. St. Jude Hospital, Fullerton College, Fullerton Union High School, Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton City Hall, Amerige Park, Hillcrest Park, and North Orange County Superior Court all fall within the area of Zone 2.

Area Commander Zone 3: Lieutenant Tony Rios

trios@fullertonpd.org
Zone 3 is geographically defined by the 91 Freeway on the south (adjacent to the City of Anaheim), Raymond Ave. to the west, Imperial Blvd. (and the City of Brea) to the north, and Placentia Ave. (and the City of Placentia) to the east. Cal State University Fullerton, Hope International University, Marshall B. Ketchum School of Optometry, Troy High School, and LaVista/La Sierra High School.