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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
Homeless program results in 62 finding housing
The City of Carlsbad helped 62 people experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
08/29/2022 11:59 PM
Local emergency declared
Citing a 233% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019, the City of Carlsbad today declared a local state of emergency. This action will immediately increase attention and resources on a range of solutions including infrastructure, safety, enforcement and a focus on safe driving
08/23/2022 9:44 AM
Back to school tips and resources
Students across Carlsbad will be heading back to school in the next few weeks and the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone. From safety tips to homework help, here’s what you need to know to get the school year off to a great start.
08/22/2022
Watch State of the City video
You can learn more about some of the Carlsbad’s major projects and initiatives from the past year, as well as what’s planned for the year ahead, by watching the 2022 State of the City video.
08/19/2022
Carlsbad crime lower than county average
The City of Carlsbad Police Department provided an update to the City Council Tuesday on the latest regional crime statistics, which show that Carlsbad’s violent crime rate remains lower than the county average, and property crimes have decreased 10% over the past five years, compared to 5% countywi
08/18/2022 11:11 AM
Fatal traffic collision between a motorcycle rider and bicyclist
On August 15, at approximately 1 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was notified about a traffic collision on Carlsbad Boulevard near Palomar Airport Road.
08/15/2022
Back-to-school safety, online safety
As the school year begins, it is important to work with your children to ensure their safety online. Spend some time connecting with your children, learning about what they do online and engaging in a conversation about safety. There are many resources available to help. Here are some tips
08/09/2022
Back-to-school safety, bike safety
As the new school year begins, if your child will be riding a bicycle to school, please spend some time reviewing these rules with them to ensure they will arrive safely.
08/09/2022
Partnering with parents for back-to-school traffic safety
It is back-to-school time for Carlsbad’s children and the City of Carlsbad Police Department would like to partner with parents for back-to-school safety
08/08/2022
Update - Investigators seek witnesses of a fatal traffic collision involving a 4-Runner and an electric bike
Update – August 8, 2022 - The Police Department is sorry to report that the female cyclist passed away from her injuries at the hospital.
08/07/2022
7 ways to stay safe and secure this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July holiday is always a busy time in Carlsbad, and we want it to be a safe one, too. Here are some important reminders to help keep our community safe.
07/01/2022 11:58 AM
Police investigate arson at the Carlsbad Boulevard north city limits
On June 25, 2022, at around 12:40 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to a report of a brush fire at the 2400 block of Carlsbad Boulevard.
06/25/2022
Carlsbad to form community-police engagement commission
The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to form a new commission focused on maintaining strong public trust and confidence by serving as a body to facilitate conversations between police and community.
06/08/2022
Preventing bicycle theft
As we head into summer and we are out around the city more, it is important to take precautions to prevent bicycle theft.
06/06/2022
Police Department partners with parents for a safe graduation season
This week starts the end of the school year for 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.
06/01/2022
E-bike safety meeting
With the school year wrapping up and the anticipation of seeing kids enjoy their summer vacations by riding their bikes and e-bikes around town, the city and Carlsbad Unified School District hosted more than 100 parents and students for a bicycle and e-bike safety meeting on May 24.
05/27/2022
DUI Checkpoint is scheduled in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning, on Carlsbad Boulevard at Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
05/23/2022
Investigators seek witnesses of attempted murder and assault with a vehicle at local shopping center
On May 15, at 2:10 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department received several 911 calls of a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians in the parking lot at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive.
05/19/2022
Fatal traffic collision on El Camino Real at Camino Vida Roble
On May 15, at 6:24 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was called to the intersection of El Camino Real and Camino Vida Roble due to a traffic collision.
05/15/2022
Peace Officers Memorial Day – National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.
05/11/2022