Lanterman State Hospital

Lanterman State Hospital serves CA. The objective of the OPS is to provide ongoing training, supervision, and guidance to assist law enforcement personnel and develop their knowledge, skills and abilities to the highest levels possible. The Department of State Hospitals’ (DSH) police officers provide safety, service, and security to patients, employees and the public in and around each hospital. There are approximately 700 DSH Police Officers, 30 Communications Operators (Dispatchers) and 40 Investigators assigned to five different hospitals (Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan/LA, Napa, and Patton) in California. In addition to police responsibilities and investigations, law enforcement personnel work closely with clinical staff to ensure the safe treatment of the more than 6,300 patients assigned to the facilities and the safety of the more than 10,000 DSH employees. Police Departments Atascadero State Hospital Coalinga State Hospital Metro State Hospital Napa State Hospital Patton State Hospital Police Academy --> Member of: This iron tub with a canvas cover was once used for hydrotherapy at Patton State Hospitals. Dial 911 for emergencies.