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SALINAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
We are proud to serve and protect with honesty, integrity and transparency.
“Working in partnership with the people of Salinas to enhance the quality of life through the delivery of professional, superior and compassionate police services to the community.”
CHIEF OF POLICE
CARLOS ACOSTA
Welcome to the Salinas Police Department’s website. Our mission is to serve and protect this vibrant community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. Together, we are committed to fostering safety, trust, and collaboration, ensuring that every resident of Salinas feels heard, respected, and protected.
We are in the process of updating our website to enhance your experience and ensure easier access to key information, including how to file a report, contact the appropriate departments, and more. This site serves as the primary resource for learning about the Salinas Police Department and the services we offer. We invite you to explore the site, starting with the common requests highlighted below.
COMMON REQUESTS
FILE A REPORT
Online reporting provides a convenient way to report crimes that do not involve an active threat or emergent crisis.
OBTAIN A REPORT
To assist you in obtaining your accident/crash report or many other types of requests. The City also has a Public Records Act request portal at https://city-of-salinas-ca.nextrequest.com/.
FILE A COMPLAINT
We take seriously all complaints regarding the service provided by the Department and the conduct of its members.
OBTAIN VEHICLE RELEASE
If your vehicle was towed as a stored, impounded, or recovered stolen vehicle, you may obtain a vehicle release form from SPD.
REQUEST TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
If you would like to make a specific request for traffic enforcement, you may complete the form and it will be sent to our team of officers for follow-up.
REQUEST PROPERTY/EVIDENCE
To claim property, call the Property Unit at (831) 758-7394. We request that you call for an appointment.
OTHER RESOURCES
BUILDING A BETTER SPD
Recruiting a New Generation
Salinas Police Department is proud to be hiring a new generation of police officers to serve our community with empathy, integrity and courage while advancing into exciting new roles in a rewarding career which combines sworn officers with professional staff to support them. Visit www.JoinSalinasPD.org for career opportunities. Now offering a $20,000 hiring incentive for recruits and $40,000 incentive for lateral officers! Learn more by visiting our Recruitment Website here.
Community Outreach
Salinas Police Department currently has a team of Officers and Professional Staff as part of SPOT (Salinas Police Outreach Team). They, along with our Chief of Police, make themselves available for presentations to the public on a host of crime reduction and educational topics, when possible. Learn more about our Community Programs and Services here.
Youth Programs
The Salinas Police Department offers youth programs aimed at fostering positive relationships between police officers and young people, as well as providing educational and future career opportunities. SPD also launched a successful Youth Diversion Program in 2024 and transitioned the Explorers Program to a Youth Cadet Program which offers more opportunities to our youth. Learn more about the Salinas Police Outreach Team (SPOT) and other Youth Programs here.
Commend an Employee
The Salinas Police Department is dedicated to fostering trust with community members, safeguarding life and property, and promoting public safety through enforcing the law in a fair and impartial manner. If you would like to recognize an employee who has performed his/her duties in a manner you think is exceptional and reflects favorably upon the employee and the Department, we encourage you to take a moment and tell us about it. If you would like to commend an employee, please complete the form here.
Phone Directory
There are many ways to interact with the Salinas Police Department for your specific need, including going to our Contact Us page or calling or emailing us directly. You may view our phone directory below and can also search our site for the information you are looking for. You may find our phone directory here. You may find specific contact information for our commanders here.
