The Laguna Beach Police and Community Foundation (LBPCF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to collect funds and implement actions to enhance the Laguna Beach Police Department and public safety, serve its officers and staff, and improve community relations and communications. In pursuing this broad mission, the LBPCF is dedicated to (1) promoting the Police Department throughout the community, (2) facilitating the police department and its officers and personnel in providing excellent service, (3) acquiring and contributing equipment and other property for the benefit of the Police Department, its officers and staff, (4) enhancing a positive work environment for officers and staff including by improved training and other facilities, awards, grants and scholarships (5) assisting officers and their families in time of need, (6) offering rewards to assist in catching suspected criminals, and (7) enhancing community engagement with the Police Department including the Citizens Academy, Teen Leadership Academy, and Police Explorer programs.