Of those, 93 are sworn positions with assignments in Patrol, Traffic, Motors, Detectives, Narco/Vice/Intelligence, Canine, Tactical Team, and various task forces.
GCARS uses real-time crime statistics to detect patterns and identify geographic areas which require increased police services.
The foundation of this process creates an environment that puts officers back in the business of proactively fighting crime rather than just reacting to it.
It is believed that by targeting these contributing factors to crime overall safety in the community will be improved and the resources necessary to effective change will be minimized.
G-CARS is very similar to CompStat, which is a system of management accountability utilizing crime statistics to identify recent patterns in criminal activity.
A major goal of district policing is to localize efforts for better control of incidents of crime and the prevention of criminal activity.
These patrol officers provide 24/7 coverage in each of the three districts, and a designated contact point for citizens to voice their concerns and complaints.
On June 2, 2013, Ricardo Diaz Zeferino was fatally shot by three Gardena police officers eight times, and another man was injured by one bullet.