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100

This individual is the commanding officer in charge of overseeing patrol officers in a city police department.

Who is the Police Chief?

100

He is the SLO Emergency Manager and also serves as the fire department's Public Information Officer.

Who is James Blattler?

100

This type of case occurs when an individual or entity takes legal action against another, often seeking monetary compensation.

What is a civil case? 

100

This local governing body is responsible for hiring both the city manager and the city attorney.

What is City Council?

100

This list is a summary of recent police activities, detailing the time, location, and officer involved in each incident.

What is a Police Log?

200

This unit of the SLOPD was established to address issues related to homelessness.

What is the Community Action Team?

200

This is the San Luis Obispo fire station located nearest to Cal Poly.

What is Station 2? 

200

This court proceeding determines whether there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with a crime.

What is a Preliminary Hearing? 

200

If you have a question about the city's hiking trails or golf course, this is the department you would contact.

What is Parks & Recreation?

200

This city official is in charge of posting public meeting agendas and handling requests for city-related public records.

Who is the City Clerk?

300

This law enforcement official is responsible for the county and is elected, not appointed. 

Who is the County Sheriff?

300

SLO Fire handles fires within San Luis Obispo city limits, while this department covers the broader county area.

What is CalFire?

300

This government official, also known as a prosecutor, is responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of crimes and ensuring that justice is served in the criminal justice system.

Who is the District Attorney (DA)? 

300

This segment of a city council meeting allows members of the community to express their opinions and concerns.

What is Public Comment?

300

In the county jail booking log, SLOSO is the acronym for this local office.

What is the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office?

400

These local criminal justice facilities are managed by cities or counties, typically for short-term detainment.

What are Jails?

400

This is the county-run website where San Luis Obispo residents and visitors should go for emergency information.

What is ReadySLO.org? 

400

This attorney is appointed by the court to represent defendants who are unable to afford legal representation.

What is a Public Defender? 

400

This section of a city council agenda includes items that will be voted on by the council.

What are "Public Hearing and Business Items"?

400

Birth, death, marriage, and property records are typically available at this local government office.

What is the County Government Office?

500

This federal law mandates that colleges and universities disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

What is the Clery Act?

500

These top fire officials in the state are often involved in investigating arson cases.

Who are State Marshals?

500

This phase in a criminal trial occurs after a conviction, where the judge determines the punishment.

What is Sentencing? 

500

This document outlines the permitted types of structures that can be built on various properties within a city.

What is a Zoning Map?

500

This online system allows community members to access local property inspection records.

What is InfoSLO?

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