Police complete ABC grant program aimed to reduce alcohol-related harm Published on July 01, 2022 Menlo Park Police Department have completed a $70,300 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm. Tagged as: , Public safety
Police respond to bus and pedestrian collision Published on June 29, 2022 On June 29, 2022 at approximately 1:20 a.m., a SamTrans bus traveling southbound on El Camino Real between Encinal Ave and Valparaiso Ave struck an elderly female pedestrian who was walking southbound in the number two lane of the roadway. Tagged as: , Public safety
Register your block party for National Night Out! Published on June 27, 2022 National Night Out is fast approaching and we want to make it the best one yet! This year’s event will be Tuesday, Aug. 2 with celebrations starting around 5 p.m. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
All fireworks are illegal in Menlo Park Published on June 20, 2022 As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Police Department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes “safe and sane” fireworks, as the potential for fires is extremely high due to hotter temperatures along with dry grass and brush. It only takes one spark to start a fire, which can cause tremendous damage. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
Heat advisory issued for Tuesday, June 21; cooling centers to open Published on June 20, 2022 The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper-90s resulting in an increased risk for those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
Police and ABC agents arrest four for furnishing alcohol to minors Published on June 16, 2022 On June 15, 2022, police officers and agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited four for furnishing alcohol to minors. The actions were the result of a decoy shoulder tap operation. Tagged as: , Public safety
Police and ABC cite clerks for selling alcohol to minors Published on June 11, 2022 On June 10, 2022, Menlo Park police officers and agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited five clerks for selling alcohol to minors. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which minors under the direct supervision of department agents, attempted to purchase alcohol from 12 retail licensees in the city of Menlo Park. Tagged as: , News release, Public safety
Police and ABC agents arrest five for furnishing alcohol to minors Published on June 01, 2022 On May 31, 2022, police officers and agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited five for furnishing alcohol to minors. The actions were the result of a decoy shoulder tap operation. Tagged as: , Public safety
Reimagining Public Safety community meeting set for June 1 Published on May 30, 2022 At this citywide community meeting, we will share the community feedback we’ve received as part of the Reimagining Public Safety initiative and discuss the next steps in this collaborative process. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
Summer community emergency preparedness trainings offered Published on May 23, 2022 Menlo Fire CERT has announced upcoming trainings open to the community. All classes are free and require registration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety