For business owners and property managers
How do I get trespassers removed from my business property in San Diego?
Short answer
Post no-trespassing signs, then file a trespass authorization letter, often called a 602 letter or letter of agency, with San Diego Police or the Sheriff. It lets officers remove and arrest trespassers under Penal Code 602 when you are not there. A security officer on site can issue warnings, document repeat offenders and call it in.
Steps
- Post the property. Clear no-trespassing signs at entrances and problem areas.
- File the letter. Contact the agency that covers your address: San Diego Police, another city's department, or the Sheriff in unincorporated areas such as Spring Valley. Ask for their trespass authorization form. Under current state law these letters can remain valid for up to 12 months, so ask your agency how long theirs lasts and renew on time.
- Document. Dates, times, descriptions and photos of each incident. Repeat offenders are handled differently from first contacts.
- Remove the reasons. Lighting, locked dumpster enclosures, no outdoor power or water access.
What a guard adds
Officers contact people early and politely, give a documented warning, and are present to sign as the reporting party when police arrive. Persistent problems usually ease within a few weeks of consistent presence. See security guard services or, for empty buildings, vacant property security.
This is general information from a security company, not legal advice. Laws change and details matter, so confirm anything important with your attorney.
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