The Carlsbad Police Department is known for its strong community ties and high service standards. This success is due to the hard work of its staff, the support of the council, and the community, making Carlsbad a safe place to live and work.
On April 15, the department welcomed its new Police Chief, Christie Calderwood. Calderwood has been with the department for 18 years. She was attracted to law enforcement because of its challenges, rewards, and the chance to serve the community. She values the teamwork in the police force.
Calderwood has observed significant changes in law enforcement since she started. Technology use has increased, but the biggest change has been in the approach and culture of the job. There's now more focus on communication, crisis management, and de-escalation. In Carlsbad, working with the community has always been important, and it's now seen as key to effective policing.
Looking forward, Calderwood identifies challenges like cybercrime, untraceable guns, and the opioid crisis. These new issues require the department to be flexible and use data to spot trends and allocate resources. As Carlsbad grows, it's important to have the right resources to maintain service standards. Calderwood's goal is to address issues before they become problems and to represent the community and the police department well.
Outside of work, Calderwood enjoys sports and family time, like many in Carlsbad. Her husband is the fire chief, and they both have careers in public service but work for different departments. The police and fire departments have a good working relationship and respect for each other.
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