Rep. Mike Levin Honors Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as November 2024 Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as his November 2024 Constituent of the Month. Chief Valdovinos is being honored for his decades of commitment to community engagement and public service through the Oceanside Police Department.
Valdovinos was sworn in as Police Chief on November 13, 2024, following the retirement of Chief Kedrick Sadler. He is also the first Latino to hold the title in Oceanside’s history.
Chief Taurino Valdovinos
See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos in the Congressional Record:
“M. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as my Constituent of the Month for November 2024.
“Chief Valdovinos, who had served as Assistant Police Chief since 2023, has been with the Oceanside Police Department since 2003 serving multiple divisions and specialized teams throughout his career. Through his decades of experience, he was decorated with several leadership positions and awards, including the Dan Bessant Community Policing Award.
“Chief Valdovinos is committed to community engagement, having created the Oceanside Youth Partnership mentoring program for at-risk youth. He also teaches part-time at the University of San Diego’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership master’s degree program.
“Chief Valdovinos prioritizes direct community engagement and is planning a series of community listening sessions to provide residents an opportunity to share their vision, experiences and perspectives on policing in Oceanside.
“His longstanding commitment to community building is evident in his efforts to foster positive relationships between the Oceanside Police Department and Oceanside’s diverse population, including the Latino community.
I’m proud to recognize Chief Valdovinos for his decades of service and his new position in our community.”
ABOUT THE CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:
Rep. Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep Levin honored Dwight Worden as his October 2024 Constituent of the Month, and his September 2024 Constituents of the Month was Miriam Zuniga.
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