Successful crime prevention and crime suppression strategies coupled with effective community outreach efforts are the focus of our department.

There are many ways to stay in touch with your community and Police Department. Learn about what is happening in your neighborhood through outreach networks offered by the San Carlos Police Department.

We invite you to click on the links below to discover 10 ways to connect with your Police Department and learn more about our community outreach efforts.

• Community Education and Outreach Information - Learn how to make your neighborhood and home safer.
• Crime Mapping - See first hand the kinds of crime occurring in your neighborhood.  
• Media Bulletin - See important calls for service.
• eNewsletter (Monthly) - The Police eNewsletter will be published at the beginning of every month
• eNotifications - Learn how to sign up to receive email information.
• Neighborhood Watch - Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which enlists the active participation of citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in communities.
• Press Release - Be informed of newsworthy crime events that have happened in San Carlos.
• RSS - Learn how to receive notifications on the above topics directly to your computer or email.
• San Mateo County Community Alert System - Sign up and Register to receive alerts.
• Twitter - Sign up on Twitter and receive notifications via email or texting on your phone. www.twitter.com/CityofSanCarlos