Nick Borges

Nick Borges has been the police chief for the city of Seaside in California since 2021. He has served nearly 22 years in law enforcement, all in Seaside. Borges served as a patrol officer, field training officer, detective, SWAT member, sergeant, commander, deputy chief and police chief. Borges created Seaside’s motto: TRUST (Transparency, Respect, Unity, Service and Training), and encourages a culture of never missing an opportunity to positively change someone’s life.

Reimagining police lobbies

Transforming a cold, gloomy place into a Zen-like atmosphere

November 23, 2024

Police departments are not lauded by the public as the most welcoming and enjoyable places to visit. In fact, the most common things people hear are that police departments are […] Read More

Why community solidarity matters

Law enforcement must not lose focus on building strong relationships with all of our communities

October 18, 2020

The city of Seaside, located on the central California coast, has a population of about 34,000. This small town once had a reputation for being impacted by gang violence and […] Read More