Crime Happens Because of Three Elements

1. Motivation: Need for money, drug/alcohol, peer pressure, gang initiation
2. Risk Assessment: Criminal looks at the risk of getting caught and getting away
3. Victim: Easy target that provides the opportunity

Get Involved to Prevent Crime

Making our city safer is a community effort. Browse through the information on this website to learn more about how you can proactively prevent crime. 

General Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Awareness

Home Safety & Security

Bike Safety & Security

Suspicious Activities 

Contact Us

Remember – if you ‘See Something, Say Something’.

Report all suspicious activity to the Police Department non-emergency number, 510-790-6800, option 3.