The Public Affairs Unit (formerly known as Community Engagement) seeks to effectively engage the community and media to strengthen and foster enhanced trust, communication, transparency and mutual respect. 

Our mission is to help foster and maintain stronger relationships with the community it serves, while leveraging best practices and digital media technologies. Through strategic programs, education, and the dissemination of public information, we engage with the community and the media to strengthen our relationship and raise crime prevention awareness.

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Programs

We work together with neighbors and business owners to deter crime and increase

• Crime Prevention: Neighborhood Crime Watch
• Kids Activities: School Visits, PD Building Tours
• Community Events: Safety Fair, Coffee with a Cop, National Night Out, and attending local events hosted by community organizations
• Digital Communications: PD Website, Social Media, and Outreach
• Media Relations and Public Information Officer (PIO) 
• Permits: Alarm, Film, Places of Entertainment (POE), and High Impact Special Events
• Volunteer program

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Media Relations and Public Information Officer (PIO)

Public Affairs Police Spokesperson PIO/Media Relations

• Sgt. Kim Macdonald
• Public Affairs Manager Amy Gee
• Geneva Bosques (City of Fremont PIO)

Public information and positive media relations are an integral part of the operation of any public service agency and Fremont PD is no exception. Most citizens have little contact with law enforcement and their opinions of the police are often formed by our department’s portrayal in the media. The release of public information and maintenance of good media relations is a crucial element of Fremont PD's mission. The media has a legitimate function in our society and the public trust of the police can be enhanced through media relations.

Fremont is committed to informing the community and members of the news media of events that are handled by, or involve, the Department. The Public Information Officer (PIO) position was created to serve as a liaison between the Fremont Police Department, the news media, and the public. In coordination with the Department's Community Engagement Unit, the PIO posts press releases and other newsworthy items on our Nextdoor, Nixle, Twitter, and Facebook page. Learn more about our Social Media Connections here. 

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Open Records Requests

The PIO handles open and readily available records requests from media outlets only. Those wishing to submit a public records act request for any type of data or information should contact the City and utilize the City's PRA system.

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Inmate Locator

If you are trying to obtain arrest information and pending charges for a specific individual (you must know the first and last name) who is currently in custody, visit Alameda County Inmate Locator.

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Week in Review/Blotter

The Fremont Police Department produces a police blotter that outlines interesting cases happening in the City. They are available here.

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Contact the Publics Affairs/Community Engagement Unit

Public Affairs Manager

• Amy Gee

Public Affairs Management Analyst

• Aly Flores (Special Event Permits, Place of Entertainment Licenses, Protests)

Public Affairs Specialist

• Brittany Ung

Volunteer Administrator

• Linda Otoya

Alarm Permit Program Officer

• Beatriz Rice