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The Police Department encourages safe St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
This St. Patrick’s Day, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and would like to remind the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.
03/17/2023 11:19 AM
Elected officials sworn in
The City of Carlsbad administered the Oath of Office for its newly elected officials on Tuesday, along with holding ceremonies for outgoing Mayor Matt Hall and District 1 City Council Member Peder Norby.
12/13/2022 5:50 PM
Heat warning in our region
With a potentially dangerous heat wave forecast to last through the weekend, safety officials are reminding residents to follow these tips to stay cool, especially those most vulnerable to heat related ailments. In addition to conserving energy and preparing for short power outages, please take thes
08/30/2022
Council ratifies local traffic safety emergency
The Carlsbad City Council voted to allocate $2 million in funding for immediate traffic safety efforts and ratified last week’s proclamation of local emergency, following an over 200% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019.
08/30/2022
Local emergency declared
Citing a 233% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019, the City of Carlsbad today declared a local state of emergency. This action will immediately increase attention and resources on a range of solutions including infrastructure, safety, enforcement and a focus on safe driving
08/23/2022 9:44 AM
Carlsbad to form community-police engagement commission
The Carlsbad City Council voted Tuesday to form a new commission focused on maintaining strong public trust and confidence by serving as a body to facilitate conversations between police and community.
06/08/2022
Preventing bicycle theft
As we head into summer and we are out around the city more, it is important to take precautions to prevent bicycle theft.
06/06/2022
5 ways you could be breaking the law on your e-bike
And how to ride right
10/07/2021
Helo Announcement System
When the San Diego County Sheriff's helicopter (ASTREA) joins us for a search, the Police Department often gets questions about what is being announced on the PA system. To help with this, we have partnered with the SDSO’s Auto Helo System.
09/28/2021 2:41 PM
Homeless outreach team virtual office hours
Join members of Carlsbad’s homeless outreach team for a conversation about homelessness issues during monthly office hours. Community members will have a chance to share their ideas and concerns and brainstorm ways to get more involved in the issue.
09/23/2021
Preventing catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter theft is still on the rise nationwide and in Carlsbad. Why? Because of the valuable metals inside the converter that can be sold. At this point, you probably know someone that has had their catalytic converter stolen. What is the most targeted car? Toyota Prius. Yet, that is not
09/16/2021
Discussion on Homelessness Update
The Carlsbad City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Homelessness held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, from 6-9 p.m., to discuss homelessness in Carlsbad.
08/30/2019