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The Community & Media Relations Unit is a central location to obtain information regarding newsworthy events San Mateo Police Department has played a part. The Community & Media Relations Unit assists in gathering information and reporting on news events impacting the city of San Mateo.
All public record requests must be submitted online through our portal. Public record examples include calls for service, police reports, body worn cameras, etc.
For all media and community inquiries, please contact the public information officer by phone at (650) 522-7626 or email pdpio@cityofsanmateo.org.
- 01/27/26- DUI Checkpoint Friday January 30 2026
- 01/23/26- Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation
- 01/22/26- Three Arrested in Lululemon Retail Theft Investigation
- 01/22/26- Mail Thief Hooked For Multiple Felonies
- 01/07/26- Daly City, San Bruno, and San Mateo Police Departments Report Significant Success with Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Program
- 01/06/26- Consensual Contact Leads to Firearm Arrest
- 01/02/26- Collision Investigation Leads to Felony DUI Arrest
2025 Press Releases
- 12/18/25- Package Thieves Caught in the Act
- 12/17/25- DOJ Tobacco Grant Leads to Enforcement, Confiscations, and Accountability
- 12/16/25- ABC Grant Project Promotes Compliance and Prevents Alcohol Sales to Minors
- 12/12/25- Suspect Arrested for Criminal Threats and Driving Under the Influence
- 12/11/25- Arrest Made After Financial Dispute Leads to Criminal Threats and Weapon Brandishing
- 12/10/25- Grinches Grabbed Just in Time for the Holidays
- 12/10/25 - Brunch with Santa
- 12/09/25- Dognapper Nabbed for Robbery
- 12/05/25- Suspect Arrested for Burglary and Vandalism
- 12/02/25 - Macy's Shop with a Cop
- 12/01/25 - San Mateo Police Department Recognizes Success of Real Time Information Center (RTIC)
- 11/27/25- Multiple Suspects Arrested for Burglary, Organized Retail Theft, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
- 11/26/25 - OTS Grant Funding
- 11/25/25- Arrests Made Following Burglary Investigation on S. Delaware Street (004)
- 11/19/25- The San Mateo Police Department Continues to Crackdown on Underage Tobacco Abuse and Illegal Sales
- 11/14/25-Arrest Made Following Felony Vandalism Investigation on La Selva Circle
- 11/13/25- Suspects Arrested for Pimping, Pandering, and Engaging in Prostitution
- 11/08/25 Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Machinegun, Multiple Other Firearms-Related Charges, and Possession of Narcotics for Sale
- 11/05/2025 Arrests Made Following Burglary Investigation on S. El Camino Real
- 10/31/25- Arrest Made Following Narcotics Investigation on S Delaware Street
- 10/22/25 - Teen Driver Safety Week
- 10/20/25-National School Bus Safety Week is October 20-24
- 10/17/25- Don't Let a DUI Haunt You
- 10/16/25- Suspects Arrested for Carjacking and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- 10/10/25- Suspect Arrested for Evading a Peace Officer, Obstructing a Peace Officer, and an Outstanding Warrant
- 10/09/25- Suspects Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Shooting at an Inhabted Vehicle
- 10/06/25 - PAL Dia de los Muertos Event
- 10/06/25 - October 8 is Walk and Roll to School Day
- 10/02/25 - October is Pedestrian Safety Month
- 09/29/25-Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Loaded, Concealed Firearm
- 09/29/25-Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Loaded, Concealed Firearm
- 09/29/25 - Cruise Night Ends in Cuffs
- 09/24/25- K9 Rookie San Mateo Police Departments First Therapy Dog Continues to Make a Lasting Impact
- 09/23/25-Child Passenger Safety Week
- 09/08/25- Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Multiple Firearms Charges, and DUI
- 09/08/25- DUI Checkpoint Friday Sept 19
- 09/03/25- Suspect Arrested for Robbery During a Retail Theft Attempt
- 09/02/25- Step Up for Safer Streets-California Marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
- 08/15/25-Suspect Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property, Mail Theft, and Possession of Burglary Tools
- 08/14/25-Suspects Arrested for Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and Delaying an Officer
- 08/14/25 Suspects Arrested for Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and Delaying an Officer
- 08/14/25 - DUI Checkpoint Thursday August 28
- 08/10/25 - Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Stolen Firearm Arrest
- 08/10/25 - Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Ghost Gun Discovery
- 08/08/25- Kayla Adams Joins the San Mateo Police Department as a Domestic Violence Advocate
- 08/07/25 - Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading a Peace Officer
- 08/06/25- Retail Scam Awareness and Request for Additional Victims
- 08/04/25 - National Night Out 2025
- 08/04/25 - Hit and Run Leads to Stolen Vehicle Arrest
- 08/01/25 - Alameda Traffic Fatality
- 07/30/25- Suspect Arrested for Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- 07/29/25- Suspects Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
- 07/17/25- Suspect Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Petty Theft, and Multiple Drug Charges
- 07/17/25- PAL Backpack PALooza
- 07/11/25- Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Machine Gun and Multiple Other Firearms-Related Crimes
- 07/08/25-Multiple Suspects Arrested for Grand Theft and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
- 07/07/25 - NASRO AWARD
- 07/05/25- Proactive Fireworks Enforcement Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Felon for Multiple Violations
- 07/01/25 - Fourth of July
- 06/30/2025-Celebrate Fourth of July Responsibly
- 06/27/2025-Storage Burglar Arrested
- 06/24/2025-Explorer Competition
- 06/18/2025-DUI Checkpoint Friday June 27 2025
- 06/18/2025-Construction Burglary Arrest
- 06/17/2025-SMPD Promotes 3 to Include 1st Female Captain
- 06/13/2025-Convicted Felon Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Multiple Other Weapns Violations
- 05/31/25 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon for Multiple Firearms-Related Crimes
- 05/23/25 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon for Multiple Firearms-Related Crimes and Possession of a Controlled Substance
- 05/21/25 - Joinville Memorial
- 05/15/25 Clark Induction on NLEOM
- 05/15/25 - Another Convicted Felon Arrest with Gun
- 05/14/2025 Convicted Felon Arrest with Gun
- 05/13/25 May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
- 05/12/2025 Click It or Ticket
- 05/04/25 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly
- 05/03/25 May is National Bicycle Safety Month
- 04/30/25 Lights On! Partners with the San Mateo Police Department
- 04/30/2025 Suspicious Person Call Leads to Arrest of Felon for Weapons and Narcotics Charges PR
- 04/17/2025 Shoplifting suspect arrested for multiple violations
- 04/14/25- Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon for Drug Possession for Sale
- 04/14/2025-Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon for Drug Possession for Sale
- 04/10/25 DUI Checkpoint
- 04/09/25 Multiple Robbery Suspects Arrested
- 04/08/25-PAL Lights and Sirens
- 04/04/25 Suspect Arrested for Multiple Weapons Violations
- 04/02/25 - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- 03/20/25 - MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE SURROUNDING RETAIL THEFT
- 03/17/25-Sober St. Patrick's Day
- 03/07/25 After Hiding From Police, Theft Suspect Arrested
- 03/03/25 DUI Checkpoint Friday March 7 2025
- 02/28/25 Thieves Arrested
- 02/21/25 Suspects Arrested for Multiple Crimes in San Mateo and Foster City
- 02/20/25 Sojourn Project Trip Reflection
- 02/11/25 SMPD Looks to ID Hit and Run Driver
- 01/24/25 Suspect Arrested for Drug Sales
- 01/23/25 Subject Arrested for Stabbing Another Person During Argument
- 01/23/25 Business Watch Launch
- 01/22/25 Two Separate Thefts, Two Arrests
- 01/15/25 Police Arrest Man for Drug Possession
- 01/13/25 Road Rage Rammer Arrested
- 01/09/25 Suspect Arrested for Felony Theft
- 01/06/25 Random Encounter Leads to Battery, Vandalism, and Criminal Threats