OFFICER SANTOS GRADUATES FIELD TRAINING:
Congratulations to Officer Santos who just graduated from SRPD’s intensive field training program.
Now that Officer Santos is a solo police officer, he will start his first shift, joining his teammates, on night shift weekends.
Officer…
SRPD ARRESTS INTOXICATED MAN FOR DISCHARGING HANDGUN:
After receiving a call that a man had fired several shots into the ground outside of a vehicle at an apartment complex parking lot in the 300 block of Canal Street, Nardo Deleon, a 57-year-old San Rafael resident, was…
TOMORROW – COFFEE WITH A COP – 04/24/24 @ 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM:
Join your fellow community members and neighbors, along with members of the San Rafael Police Department, at Coffee with a Cop!
It will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the San…
OUR DISPATCHERS REMAIN BUSY THROUGHOUT NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK:
Although rarely seen by our community, San Rafael Police Dispatchers serve as the first line of communication for both police and emergency services.
Here at SRPD, we have 7 Full-time Dispatchers, 2…
PROMOTIONAL AND SWEARING-IN CEREMONY:
The San Rafael Police Department officially announced Officer Prince’s promotion to Police Corporal. Sergeant Cordero pinned Corporal Prince’s new badge. Corporal Prince brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to his new…
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER SHOOTING:
San Rafael, CA – On Monday, 04/15/2024, a male victim arrived at the police department and reported that a suspect had shot at him while he was in his car at Rice Drive near Andersen Drive. Police officers and detectives…
SRPD HONORS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS’ WEEK:
Join us in honoring and recognizing the first - first responders of emergency response! This week, we salute the dedicated voices behind the scenes - our incredible dispatchers at the San Rafael Police Department.…
STAY FOCUSED, STAY SAFE: GET OFF YOUR APPS
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month:
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The San Rafael Police Department will actively look for drivers throughout the month who are violating…
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RETIREMENT – THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO SAN RAFAEL:
This week, the San Rafael Police Department celebrated the retirement of another dedicated and professional member, Officer Ed Chiu. We are grateful for his 17 years of service, which have…
HAPPY RETIREMENT RESERVE POLICE OFFICER MARK HEDEEN:
In keeping with San Rafael Police tradition, Reserve Police Officer Mark Hedeen was honored in front of his department and community members this week.
Reserve Police Officer Hedeen was presented with an American Flag that…
NO CALL… OR DOG… TOO SMALL:
Last night at 9:45 PM, SRPD received a call that a small dog had been found loose at the Northgate One shopping center in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael. Officers met with the reporting party and took possession of the little fluffy…
TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE - AT 8:50 AM FOURTH STREET REOPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
The 600 block of Fourth Street had been closed earlier due to a reported structure fire. The San Rafael Police Department and the San Rafael Fire Department have since cleared the scene.
HAPPENING NOW - TRAFFIC ALERT ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO FIRE RESPONSE - FOURTH STREET CLOSED BETWEEN IRWIN AND HETHERTON STREETS:
San Rafael Police has closed Fourth Street between Irwin Street and Hetherton Street to assist
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with a reported structure fire at a downtown…
IT’S TRUE - FALLING TREES AND LIMBS:
Today, SRPD responded to Deer Park Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, in the Dominican Neighborhood for a large tree that fell across the roadway.
It is believed the tree may have been compromised by last night’s winds. Fortunately, no one was…
SRPD’S 39th COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY IS UNDERWAY:
Last night, SRPD held its opening day for the 39th community police academy (CPA). The first day included introductions from the police department’s command staff and CPA organizing staff. CPA students also participated in a…
CALLING ALL KIDS 6 TO 18:
Flock Safety, in partnership with Voces Del Canal, invites youth ages 6 to 18 to artistically express their ideas about the Canal Neighborhood’s future and how community and connection support public safety.
The contest will be held on Saturday,…
RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME NETS A GUN, DRUGS, AND RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY:
Last night, an SRPD officer patrolling Golden Hinde Boulevard near Los Ranchitos Road witnessed a car burglary in progress. The officer saw a suspect remove a bag from the vehicle they had just…
SRPD AT CSU MARITIME’S SPRING CAREER FAIR 02/27/2024:
The San Rafael Police Department will be at CSU Maritime’s Career Fair at the CSU Maritime campus – 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA – at the Physical Education Aquatic Center, on 02/27/2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM.…
RESERVE OFFICER MARK HEDEEN HONORED FOR 55 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SAN RAFAEL:
San Rafael Police Department’s Reserve Officer Mark Hedeen is retiring after 55 years of service to the San Rafael Community.
Reserve Officer Hedeen was joined by SRPD Officers, Marine Auxiliary…