Change for the Better

A Message from Chief Rainer Navarro: Renewing Our Commitment to the Community

On behalf of the men and women of the Santa Rosa Police Department, I want to reaffirm our commitment to our community. Santa Rosa is our home and we are your neighbors. With this new web page we hope to increase transparency, share our policies and continue our discussions about how together we can improve law enforcement practices in our community.

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Policy

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Banned the Use of Carotid Restraint
As of June 9, 2020, we no longer allow the use of Carotid Restraint.
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De-escalation Required
Require De-escalation
SRPD existing training includes de-escalation techniques to reduce the...
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Use of Force Continuum
Use of Force Continuum
SRPD existing policy divides the use of force into low, medium, and...
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Requires Warning Before Shooting
Requires Warning Before Shooting
Per 835 PC, officers will, when reasonable, identify themselves as an officer and warn before use of force...
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Restricts Shooting at Moving Vehicles
Restrict Shooting at Moving Vehicles
We do not allow shooting at moving vehicles unless, it is in defense of...
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Exhausts All Other Means Before Shooting
Exhaust All Other Means Before Shooting
Use of force is a critical concern and serious responsibility. Deadly force...
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Duty to Intercede
Duty to Intercede
Our existing policy reads, “Any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that...
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Requires Comprehensive Reporting
Require Comprehensive Reporting
All incidents involving the use of force are documented. Officers are required to immediately report the use of force...
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Transparency

Oversight
Oversight
A third-party internal auditor reviews cases and audits policies, practices, records and more...
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Cases
Data
Data helps the community understand what the Santa Rosa Police Department does and provides...
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Cases
Case Files for Review
Body-worn camera videos, case files and other important police records are available for public review.
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Annual Reports
Learn about SRPD’s performance and accomplishments in previous years.
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Press Releases
Press Releases
Read the latest SRPD press releases about incidents.
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Community

Community Police Experience
Community Police Experience
The Community Police Experience is designed to educate the public about Department policies, procedures, and the nature...
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Youth Community Police Experience
Youth Community Police Experience
The Youth Community Police Experience teaches kids, ages 14 – 18, about the local criminal justice...
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Community Listening Sessions
An open dialogue with the community plays an important role in the ongoing strategic efforts of the Santa Rosa...
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Coffee with a cop
Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about...
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Community Empowerment Plan
Community Empowerment Plan
The City of Santa Rosa unveiled a proactive plan to address SRPD policies and practices through a...
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Policía y La Comunidad
Policía y La Comunidad
Policía y La Comunidad es un programa gratis educativo de 6 semanas que se habla...
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Shop with a Cop
Shop with a Cop
Each holiday season, SRPD accompanies children from the YWCA Women’s Shelter, Valley of the Moon...
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Training

Training
Training Materials
Review the materials presented to personnel in training presentations.
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