U.S. Congressman Mike Levin who represents north San Diego and south Orange counties, honored recently promoted Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos as his November 2024 “Constituent of the Month.”
Valdovinos was honored for his decades of commitment to community engagement and public service through the Oceanside Police Department.
Sworn in as police chief on Nov. 13, Valdovinos is the first Latino to hold the title in Oceanside’s history.
Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes residents in his district who exceed expectations to help their neighbors, give back to the community and represent the best of the country, according to his website.
Here is Levin’s statement in the Congressional Record recognizing Valdovinos:
“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.”
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