Being alert and aware of your surroundings can greatly reduce the risk of being a victim. Here are some helpful reminders of how to stay safe.
· Don’t take on the appearance of a victim. Criminals tend to prey on people who look vulnerable. Keep your head up, your shoulders back, and make direct, […]
How to create a safe city has proven, once again, to be a complex question. That question and many others were posed at the Sacramento City Council’s public safety workshop on November 27 held at police headquarters. The goal of the workshop was to arrive at guidelines to focus the 10-year master plans for the […]
Stacey, a 27-year-old professional, met Brian in a bar. Brian was charming. They had several drinks together. When it was time to leave, Brian offered Stacey a ride home. She accepted and they left together. On the way home, Brian said that he wanted to make a quick stop. He began driving in a remote […]
The Sacramento showed up in force again at the 2007 Santa Parade on Saturday, November 24. It was a perfect day for the parade and a great start of the holiday season. Our Honor Guard, SWAT, Motor units, Bikes, Mounted units, and K-9 represented the department and added some holiday cheer along side Santa.
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The Sacramento Police Department regrets to announce that “Leo,” a police K9 dog, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Leo, an eight-year-old German Shepherd, had been a police K9 for the last five years. Leo was responsible for the apprehension of hundreds of violent felons during his career. […]
Posted by Jason
Hi Michelle - I have a question regarding some pictures of my friends that I’d like to take downtown for an art project. They would be modeling fully clothed, but I’d like them to have prop weapons - I’m currently imagining unsharpened swords for this project. Will this cause any problems if […]
Posted by nickds7Hello, What is the current standard issue police firearm(s)? I have heard that officers typically get to choose between several pistols. Also what type of shotguns are common for police officers. I ask this because I am interested in what officers learn to and are trained in shooting during the acadamy. Thank you […]
Posted by dean12I’m an 18 year old high school grad, I’m interested in becoming a police officer so can you please tell what is required because i heard before I apply I have to have aleast 60 units to become a cop is this true. Thank you for your time!
Dear dean12,We appreciate your interest in […]
Posted by 9534335I have heard that the City hiring freeze applies to new police officers. While testing continues, what happens to a candidate in the process while the freeze is on?
Dear 9534335,The Sacramento Police Department is continuously testing and accepting applications for new Police Officers. If you are in the testing process with us, you […]
Posted by danieldavey Hi there, I am not a US citizin at the moment, and enquiring if I can join the sacramento police department when I move backover there in a couple of years. Can you give me some information please?
Dear danieldavey, Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento Police Department. In order to […]
