Faith Meetings
The Escondido Police Department has long respected COMPACT’s community work. Since September 19th, 2017 the Escondido Police has partnered with COMPACT to conduct monthly Faith Meetings. These Faith Meetings are a meaningful gathering of faith leaders, community members, and local authorities. Local faith leaders meet with Chief of the Escondido Police Department monthly to address current concerns, foster dialogue, and strengthen our bonds as a community rooted in faith, compassion, and mutual support.
Upcoming Faith Meetings: 1/28/2025, 2/25/2025, 3/25/2025, 4/29/2025, 5/27/2025, 6/24/2025
If you are a faith leader in Escondido and would like to participate in our monthly faith meeting, please sign up here:
Current efforts
Community Response Team - If you are interested in joining Our Community Response Team. You will be called and trained as a volunteer who will go out into the community and respond to Victims of Crime and their families in times of need.
If you are a faith leader in Escondido and would like to volunteer for our Community Response Team, please sign up here:
past meeting topics:
1/28/2025 - Local faith leaders turn to Escondido Police for clarity during federal immigration operations.
North County pastors said their congregations are becoming nervous and fearful about immigration enforcement. For that reason they turned to police for guidance on how to respond to members of their congregation sharing their concerns.The faith leaders meet with captains of the Escondido police department monthly. This months meeting aim was too ease fears, Escondido Police Partnered with COMPACT to meet with church members to answer questions and disprove misinformation. Community leaders hope these efforts will encourage migrants to access vital services without fear.
July, 2018 - Escondido Police Team Up With Religious Groups to Stop DUIs
Chief of Police Craig Carter began discussions in September 2017 with faith-based leaders to reach more residents and convince them not to get behind the wheel while under the influence. The partnership involved more than 24 congregations and faith centers within the city. The goal was to curb the instances of a crime that's 100 percent avoidable, driving while under the influence.
Come to listen, share, and stand in solidarity as we seek hope, healing, and understanding together.
“As the Chief of Police for the City of Escondido for the last four years after 25 years on the police force, I am proud to say that the Escondido Police Department is committed to being responsive to community needs, promoting mutual trust, and delivering a quality of service that meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of the people we serve.
We are driven by the objective of improving the quality of life through a police-community partnership that promotes and sustains safe neighborhoods by addressing the underlying causes of crime and fear. Our mission embodies a community-based philosophy that empowers all employees and community members to share ownership, commitment, and accountability to solving problems and keeping the public safe and secure.” - Craig Carter, Former Escondido Chief of Police (2013-2019).