Anyone with information about a crime in San Rafael is asked to call San Rafael Police at 415.485.3000 or Crime Stoppers at 800.222.TIPS (8477). This phone number will accommodate all languages. Callers can remain anonymous and may earn a possible reward. Tips can also be made online at
Public Health Update:
Community Emergency Response Training
9/14-10/26
Be prepared….
When a major emergency such as an earthquake strikes, how will you respond? Call the police or fire department? You will get a busy signal! There are only 23 firefighters and six police on duty, to serve 55,000 San Rafael residents. You will need to take care of yourself.
Take the fall San Rafael CERT class, and learn how to take care of yourself and your neighbors. All while making new friends and having a great time!
THE CERT CLASS STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 14
The CERT fall session meets every Tuesday from September 14 – October 26 (7 sessions). Learn how to take care of yourself and your neighbors in the event of a major emergency, through hands-on exercises.
Visit www.sroes.org for more information and to download a registration form. You can reach the San Rafael Office of Emergency Services at by email; Angela.DelPonte@cityofsanrafael.org
San Rafael, CA – April 7, 2010. The San Rafael Police Department has joined a number of law enforcement agencies nationwide by utilizing the popular video sharing website YouTube to share neighborhood crime information with community members.
The San Rafael Police Department has already been using a social networking site called Twitter, which allows important information to be released to subscribers quickly and efficiently. Our partnership with YouTube will extend that level of communication and allow for the release of videos. Videos may simply be informative to the public; or allow for the quick release of surveillance video of a crime which may lead to the identification of suspects in a crime case. Historically, the public has been vital in providing tips, which lead to the apprehension of suspects. Tips can always be made through the Bay Area Crime Stoppers website http://bayareacrimestoppers.org) or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. All calls are confidential and tipsters may be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000.
As part of our community oriented policing philosophy, we believe this program will assist us in continuing our goal of having a high level of communication and assist us in participation with our community members. To participate, go to: http://www.YouTube.com/mysrpd. For further information contact Lt. Dan Fink at 415.485.3148 or dan.fink@srpd.org
Police Partner with CrimeReports to Launch New iPhone Crime Map
Residents can now take their neighborhood crime map w/ them wherever they go
San Rafael, CA – December 16, 2009. San Rafael Police Department is pleased to announce the availability of a new iPhone app, in partnership with CrimeReports, that will provide citizens with local crime mapping and national sex offender data. SRPD already publishes their crime data on the National Crime Map at and are now making that data even easier to access through the CrimeReports iPhone app, available at the iTunes App Store starting today. The CrimeReports iPhone app is free.
“This information is vital to our citizens’ safety,” says Chief Matthew Odetto. “Providing it to the general public through a mobile device allows citizens even easier access to it than before. We’re pleased to be offering the most advanced tools available to foster communication and engagement with community members to prevent and reduce crime.”
“San Rafael PD has already been a leader in citizen communication by sharing their crime data online at CrimeReports.com,” says Greg Whisenant, founder and CEO of CrimeReports. “Now they are equipped with another avenue through which to engage San Rafael’s citizens to build a safer community.”
In addition to local crime, the CrimeReports iPhone app also features crime data for more than 600 other law enforcement agencies across North America, and includes registered sex offender data for all 50 states. The CrimeReports team is also currently planning similar apps for other mobile platforms. You can find out more about the new CrimeReports iPhone app by visiting
SRPD tips to keep in mind when a solicitor knocks on your door: - Always keep your door locked, and ask who it is or look through a peek hole. If you are not comfortable, do not open the door.
- Ask to see a photo ID and a permit. If they work for a legitimate company, they will have both.
- Do not give any information that you would not normally provide to a stranger (credit card numbers, ID info).
- If you feel the subject is suspicious, call the police immediately at 485-3000 and give a description of the subject and any vehicle description and direction of travel.
Below is a link to the Home Safety Handbood provide by the San Rafael Police at our annual meeting to assist with homes security advice. Note it advises that neighbors should get to know each other, take the time to watch out for each other, and work together in a program of mutual assistance.
Motorcycle traffic officers are now assigned a beat to handle any incoming traffic comlaints. All Motorcycle officers work days. In addition a Traffic Officer roams in a car throughout the city. If you have a traffic complaint, you can click this link or you may directly e-mail COPS@srpd.org.