Crime & Safety

Beyond 9-1-1: How to Stay in Touch With San Carlos Police

Here's a handy list of links to help stay in touch with San Carlos public safety officials.

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[Editor's note: The following is a posting from the City of San Carlos website.]

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 the San Carlos Police Bureau. Learn about what is happening in your neighborhood through outreach networks.  We invite you to click on the links below to discover several ways to connect with the San Carlos Police Bureau and learn more about our community outreach efforts.

  • Community Education and Outreach Information - Learn how to make your neighborhood and home safer.
  • Crime Map - See first hand the kinds of crime occurring in your neighborhood.  
  • Facebook - Sign up on Twitter (www.facebook.com/CityofSanCarlos and www.facebook.com/SMCSheriff) and receive notifications via email or texting on your phone.
  • Media Bulletin - Also known as the Daily Activity Log, this report shows important calls for service at the Police Bureau.
  • eNotifications - Learn how to sign up to receive information about the Police Bureau and other City projects, meetings and services emailed directly to you.
  • 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 Releases - Be informed of newsworthy events at the San Carlos Police Bureau, including crimes and arrests that have happened in San Carlos.
  • SMC Alert also known as the San Mateo County Community Alert System - Sign up and Register to receive alerts.
  • Twitter - Sign up on Twitter (www.twitter.com/CityofSanCarlos and www.twitter.com/SMCSheriff) and receive notifications via email or texting on your phone.

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