EPD's CSET team will proactively address quality of life, crime and disorder in Old Town and waterfront areas

Effective  July  1, 2018, the  Eureka Police  Department  established a newly  formed unit  called the Community  Safety  Enhancement  Team  (CSET).



The specifics  of  the mission  and directives of  this  flexible  unit  (which  is still  being  developed)  are  subject  to modification based on the needs of  the community  and department.

Mission:  The mission of  the CSET  team  is  to proactively  address quality  of  life,  crime and disorder  problems in  the Old Town  and waterfront/parks areas  of  the city  while developing strategies to ultimately  improve upon or  eliminate these issues.

Team  Composition:  The  CSET  team  is currently  staffed by  a sergeant,  three  police  officers   MIST  Officer, Old  Town  Foot Beat  Officer,  and  rotational  Parks/Waterfront  Officer), a Reserve Officer,  and  the new, permanent  Measure Z  funded Parks/Waterfront  Ranger  position  (when filled).  This unit  is  under  the command of  the Investigations  Captain.  Team  members will  work staggered  schedules  that  provide proactive patrol  coverage of  these areas,  including  special events, seven  days a  week. Areas of  Responsibility:  The CSET unit  is responsible for  Old  Town,  all  city  parks, the entire length of  the Hikshari  Trail, and the waterfront/harbor  areas of  Eureka.

A formal press release with more details will be out in the near future.