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The City of Carlsbad Police Department is a full-service police department that prides itself on its strong partnership with the community and high service levels. Through the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Police Department, and the support of council members and the community, the city continues to be a safe community to live, work and play.
Police news
New bike safety classes added
Carlsbad Police Officers, who are certified bike instructors, will cover the basics to help students stay safe on two wheels.
07/05/2023 3:21 PM
DUI checkpoint scheduled for June 30 in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, June 30, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning at Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
06/29/2023 3:52 PM
Join National Night Out 2023
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and the Carlsbad Police Department while bringing back a true sense of community.
06/16/2023 4:37 PM
FINAL UPDATE: Fatal Injury Traffic Collision, Basswood Avenue at Valley Street
On August 7, 2022, at 5:45 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of Basswood Avenue at Valley Street due to a traffic collision involving a Toyota 4-Runner and an electric bicycle.
06/07/2023 10:18 AM
Tips for a safe graduation season from the Carlsbad Police Department
This week starts the end of the school year for some schools in Carlsbad, and with it there will be many landmark celebrations. From graduations to end of school year parties, June is a time of celebration.
05/30/2023
Barricaded Carjacking Suspect
On April 20th, at 11:56 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was notified about a female adult suspect who had fled the area in a rideshare after committing felony vandalism against a vehicle at the 6000 block of Paseo Del Norte.
04/20/2023 4:46 PM
February collision summary
At a recent Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting, the Carlsbad Police Department shared preliminary traffic safety data from February. The report is just a snapshot of one month, but it highlights why it’s so important to drive safely, slow down and remove distractions.
04/14/2023 11:10 AM
Carlsbad honors public safety telecommunicators
This week, the City of Carlsbad celebrates the first responders who help Carlsbad residents during times of personal crisis and community-wide disasters in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
04/10/2023
Fatal injury traffic collision, 2700 Faraday Ave.
On March 30, 2023, at 6:49 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Faraday Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving three vehicles.
03/30/2023 12:45 PM
Serious injury traffic collision, 6100 Aviara Parkway
On March 24, 2023, at 1:51 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Aviara Parkway regarding a vehicle that had struck a bicyclist and fled the scene.
03/26/2023 9:35 AM
Police-Community Engagement Commission
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council appointed five residents to serve on the city’s new Community-Police Engagement Commission. The goal of the commission is to help strengthen and maintain an excellent relationship between the Carlsbad Police Department and the community.
03/23/2023
Fatal traffic collision, Palomar Airport Road at S/B I-5 on-ramp
On March 15, 2023, at 7:23 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the intersection of Palomar Airport Road at the S/B I-5 on-ramp regarding a female lying in the roadway.
03/17/2023 2:16 PM
The Police Department encourages safe St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
This St. Patrick’s Day, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and would like to remind the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.
03/17/2023 11:19 AM
DUI checkpoint scheduled for February 17 in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 17, from approximately 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., in Carlsbad.
02/16/2023
Arrest of organized retail theft suspect
On January 4, 2023, officers from the Carlsbad Police Department were dispatched to the Rite Aid store located at 955 Tamarack Avenue, for a theft that had occurred. During the initial investigation, officers were able to determine that two suspects responsible for the thefts had stolen
01/27/2023
Pledge campaign launched
At a news conference Wednesday morning, middle school students joined city and school officials, bike and walking groups and local businesses in asking the public to take a stand on traffic safety. The City of Carlsbad is launching the new Safer Streets Together pledge campaign as part of its respon
01/25/2023
New commission openings
The City of Carlsbad is seeking applicants for two commissions:
01/23/2023 3:19 PM
3 reasons to slow down on our roads
Getting people to slow down on our roads is one of the main goals of our three-pronged approach to traffic safety, the “three Es:”
01/23/2023
Understanding crime data
A recent USAFacts.org article incorrectly reported the amount of property crime in Carlsbad (the article has since been corrected). While this instance appears to be a case of bad data, understanding crime statistics and comparisons among cities can be difficult.
12/22/2022
Commission focused on community-police engagement
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council approved the creation of a Community-Police Engagement Commission to help strengthen and maintain an excellent relationship between the Carlsbad Police Department and the community.
12/14/2022