The La Mesa Police Department is a law enforcement agency that strives to prevent crime and works for the protection of residents lives and property. It operates a patrol division and organizes a range of community outreach programs. The department is responsible for evidence collection, traffic collisions investigation and crime reporting. The La Mesa Police Department maintains a traffic unit and enforces parking laws. It employs full-time police officers and offers animal control services. The department also operates a communication unit that responds to emergency and nonemergency calls. The La Mesa Police Department administers the Retired Senior Volunteer program and employs school resource officers. The department is located in La Mesa, Calif.