Salinas Police Department

Emergency Call: 911

This website should never be used to report an emergency, a crime in progress, or any type of injury. CALL 911.

For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately.

For non-emergencies, call (831) 758-7321.

Important Guidelines

Do NOT use this form for crime reports or tips. Instead: 

Crime in Progress: 911

Non-emergency Dispatch: 831-758-7321

  • Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
  • No suspect information: Press 1
  • Suspect information, stolen vehicle, missing person, welfare check, or stolen firearm: Press 2

Anonymous Tip: Call 831-775-4222 to leave a voicemail.

Report Abandoned Vehicle: Use the SalinasConnect app or online reporting tool.

Other Contacts:

  • Office of the Chief: 831-758-7286
  • SPD Phone Directory: Call 831-775-4201
  • Recruitment Officer: 831-758-7120
  • Commanders: Contact Information here.
  • Salinas Police Outreach Team (SPOT): (831) 758-7084 or email [email protected].

Please note: The contact form is for general comments or questions that would not harm you if someone were monitoring your email or network. 

Please do NOT use this form for crime reports or crime tips. Call the phone numbers provided instead.

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COMMON REQUESTS

How Do I?

Find out how to file reports, request property, report an abandoned vehicle, etc. You will find an index of our most common requests.

Go to our Recruitment Website!

We are offering $20,000 – $40,000 hiring incentives. Visit our Salinas Police Department’s recruitment website HERE.

Resources

Go to our Resources Index page HERE where you will find resources to contact our commanders, victim advocate, annual reports, and more.

Request Traffic Enforcement

If you would like to make a specific request for traffic enforcement, please contact our team of officers for follow-up.

Directory | Chief's Office

There are many ways to interact with the Salinas Police Department for your specific need, including calling or emailing us directly.

Connect with Commanders

Our Leadership and Command Staff welcomes our community to contact us with any questions or concerns.