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  1. NF_MutualAid

    Santa Rosa Fire and Police Departments Provide Essential Mutual Aid Across the State

    On Sunday, SRPD responded to a mutual aid request, sending a dedicated team of law enforcement to Del Norte County to assist with... Read on...
  2. NF Top the Cop

    Youth and SRPD Officers Race on Sonoma Raceway's Quarter-Mile Drag Strip in Top the Cops™ Program

    The Santa Rosa Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe, reducing violent crime, and preventing illegal sideshows from occurring within our city. Read on...
  3. NF_2023JointMessage

    Joint Message from Police Chief Cregan and Fire Chief Westrope Ahead of July 4th Celebrations

    Following a very rainy season and several late-season storms, there is an abundance of dry seasonal grasses across Santa Rosa. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to make safe choices and NOT use fireworks when celebrating the Fourth of July. Read on...
  4. 2023 Torch Run

    Santa Rosa Police Department Supports the Special Olympics through Law Enforcement Torch Run

    The Santa Rosa Police Department recently showed its support for the Special Olympics by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run. Read on...
  5. News Flash_CivicReady 05.31.23 Test Reminder

    CivicReady Test Message, May 31, 2023 at 10 a.m.

    Hey, Santa Rosa! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 10 a.m.! We want to keep you well-informed and that's why we are conducting a test of the CivicReady mass notification system. Read on...
  6. SRPD Counter Hours

    Public Hours for SRPD Lobby and Front Counter

    SRPD Public hours for the Records Bureau as of January 1, 2023. Read on...
  7. HandsinforRestorativeJustice

    SRPD Implements Restorative Justice Program for Youth

    Petty theft, reckless driving, vandalism – imagine if these wrongs committed by youth could be righted not by punitive sentencing but by rehabilitative counseling and education. In Santa Rosa, now, they can. Read on...
  8. NF_CivicReadyTest

    CivicReady: Your Questions Answered!

    We have received questions about how CivicReady operates when the City sends out messages, and what format we send them in, so we are sharing the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Read on...
  9. NF_CCATApps

    SRPD Chief’s Community Ambassador Team is Now Accepting Applications for the Next Cohort

    The Santa Rosa Police Department is now accepting applications for the next cohort of Chief John Cregan’s Community Ambassador Team (C-CAT). Read on...
  10. News Flash_2022 Rotary Club Public Saftey Award Winners

    Meet the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa’s 2022 Public Safety Award Winners

    Each year the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa honors an outstanding police officer and firefighter from Santa Rosa. Read on...
  11. NF_OperationXmas

    Santa Rosa Police Department and Operation Christmas Tree Distributed 300 Trees to Families

    On Nov. 29, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Community Engagement Team, in collaboration with the local nonprofit, Operation Christmas Tree . . . Read on...
  12. News Flash_CivicReady

    The City of Santa Rosa is Transitioning from Nixle to CivicReady for Public Safety Alerts and News

    As of Dec. 16, 2022, the Santa Rosa Police Department and Santa Rosa Fire Department will no longer be using Nixle for public safety alerts, press releases, and information notifications and will transition to CivicReady. Read on...
  13. NF_Sideshows

    The City of Santa Rosa Moves Forward with Sideshow Ordinance

    The Santa Rosa City Council is moving forward with a new Sideshow Ordinance introduced at the Oct. 11 Council meeting, which includes the ability to. . . Read on...
  14. PXL_20220925_214830158.MP

    Congressman Mike Thompson honors Santa Rosa Police officers at Public Safety Heroes Reception

    On Sunday, September 25, 2022, members of the Santa Rosa Police Department Special Enforcement Team (SET) and SRPD Officer Westin Schindler, were honored by... Read on...

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1

IF THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY BUT YOU NEED POLICE ASSISTANCE, CALL THE NON-EMERGENCY LINE:  707-528-5222

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CITIZEN COMMENDATIONS OR COMPLAINTS

The Santa Rosa Police Department is committed to providing quality service to the community and welcomes feedback, including critical comments about employee performance.  If a citizen has a complaint or commendation, it may be made in person, by phone, by email or fax, and may be anonymous.  The following options are available:

  1. Mail or drop off a letter to the Police Department at 965 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA  95404.
  2. Call (707) 543-3559, or Fax (707) 543-3557 (checked Monday thru Thursday, daytime hours, do not use for emergencies, see above)
  3. Send an email to [email protected] (checked Monday thru Friday, daytime hours, do not use for emergencies, see above)
  4. Pickup a commendation/complaint form, in English or Spanish, from the Police Department lobbies.
  5. Download a commendation/complaint form.  Forms are available in either English or Spanish.
  6. If you prefer to file a complaint with someone outside the Police Department, you may contact the OIR Group LLC, at (323) 412-0334, or directly at thisLink. Learn more about the Independent Police Auditor.  

INSTRUCCIONES PARA PRESENTAR RECONOCIMIENTOS/QUEJAS

El Departamento de Policia de Santa Rosa está comprometido a proveer un alto nivel de servicio a la comunidad y  agradece comentarios y criticas acerca del desempeño de sus empleados.  Si un miembro de la comunidad tiene una queja o un reconocimiento, se puede realizar esta en persona, por teléfono, por correo electrónico, o facsímile. No es necesario revelar su identidad.  Las siguientes opciones están disponibles: 

  1. Correspondencia por correo postal o dejada en persona a la siguiente dirección: Departamento de Policia de Santa Rosa, 965 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
  2. Llamar al (707) 543-3559, o Fax (707) 543-3557, Lunes a Jueves. No usar para emergencias.
  3. Correo electrónico a [email protected]. No usar para emergencias.
  4. Recoger un formulario de reconocimientos/queja en inglés o español del área de recepción del cuartel.
  5. Bajar de la red un formulario de reconocimientos/queja en inglés o español.  
  6. Auditor Policial Independiente, OIR Group, (323) 412-0334, o www.oirgroup.com.