Chief of Police Services Promoted to Captain

Lieutenant Paul D’Auria, Chief of Police Services for San Clemente, has been promoted to captain. He will be moving into his new role as the commander of the James A. Musick Facility, an Orange County Jail.

The Musick Jail is a minimum-security facility located in Irvine that holds up to 1,250 men and women.

D’Auria began his career in law enforcement as an officer with the San Clemente Police Department until it was shut down. He then joined the Sheriff’s Department and has spent the last six years as the chief of police services.

D’Auria has taken great pride in his career, which includes many highlights such as his work in the gang injunction. This was a court action that identified members of gangs and prohibited them from hanging around each other. He also worked to improve ties with the Hispanic residents of San Clemente.

He is also extremely proud of the work the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has put into the Parent Project as well as the Gang Reduction, Intervention Partnership (GRIP), with the help of the District Attorney’s office.

In a news release, Mayor Jim Evert said, “Paul has been an integral and highly respected member of the city’s management team, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and problem-solving skills so critical to his role. He has been extremely effective at ensuring that the safety and quality of life of our residents and visitors are not compromised. Unquestionably, it will be hard to fill his shoes.”

D’Auria will be leaving his post on March 22. The San Clemente City Council is still looking for his replacement.

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