Salinas Police Department

This page hosts news and conversation about the Salinas Police Department in order to enhance communication with the public, in service of our shared mission of peace and public safety.

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Please note:

• In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.
• If you need non-emergency police assistance or want to report suspicious activity, call (831) 758-7321. To give an anonymous crime tip, call 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463).
• Don’t use this page to report a crime.

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