IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Department Overview

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

Inside the Irvine PD

The Irvine Police Department serves a vibrant, growing community of approximately 319,000 residents across 66 square miles in Orange County.

Our officers and staff are committed to working collaboratively with residents, businesses and visitors to preserve peace, uphold the law fairly, and provide quality service to all.

Founded in 1975 under Chief Leo Peart, IPD has grown from 36 sworn officers and 10 support personnel to a full-service law enforcement agency recognized for excellence in community-oriented policing.

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Our Guiding Principals

Our Mission

Working in partnership with the community, we will preserve the peace, uphold the law with fairness and provide quality service.

Our Vision

We will engage with our community through exemplary service and unparalleled professionalism, while employing a staff that reflects the growth and diversity of our community.

Our Values

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Our Leadership

Meet Our Executive Command Staff

Irvine Police Department Chief of Police, Michael Kent

MICHAEL KENT

CHIEF OF POLICE

mkent@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7103

Irvine Police Department Assistant Chief of Police, Noelle Smiley

NOELLE SMILEY

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE

nsmiley@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7025

Irvine Police Department Deputy Director of Public Safety, Jade Mazzio

JADE MAZZIO

Executive Manager

jmazzio@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7111

Irvine Police Department Commander - Special Operations, Matthew McLaughlin

JAMES HUTCHCRAFT

COMMANDER
SPECIAL OPERATIONS

jhutchcraft@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7016

Irvine Police Department Commander - Patrol Operations, Shaheen Jahangard

MARK ANDERSON

COMMANDER
PATROL OPERATIONS

manderson@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7055

Irvine Police Department Commander - Investigations Division, Bill Bingham

DAVE KLUG

COMMANDER
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

dklug@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7125

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Our History

The Irvine Police Department was established in 1975, a few years after the City of Irvine was incorporated in 1971.
 
What began as a small team of officers serving a growing master-planned community has evolved into a highly respected law enforcement agency, recognized nationwide for its professionalism, innovation, and dedication to public safety.
 
Today, the Irvine Police Department remains dedicated to serving all who live, work, and visit Irvine while continuing to strengthen the trust and partnership it shares with the community.