Did you know the San Mateo Police Department has a lieutenant assigned to each area of the city? Their main responsibility is to collaborate with business districts, neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders to tackle chronic issues and crime trends requiring extra attention from the City of San Mateo. Area lieutenants are gifted in resource management and knowing how to best fill the gap to ensure a successful outcome. 

What is the Role of an Area Lieutenant?

San Mateo Police Department lieutenants are your community resource after a police officer has been dispatched to address the issue at hand. They don’t have access to email or phone all the time, therefore it’s important to have police dispatch address any immediate need. You should not contact an area lieutenant for in-progress crimes, any suspicious activity, directions on how to file a report, or if you need an officer dispatched. 

The most effective reporting mechanism is contacting police dispatch for immediate problem solving. The expertise of a police lieutenant should be used after officers have attempted to solve the chronic neighborhood issue or crime trend. Please call (650) 522-7700 to report any criminal or suspicious activity.

Area Locations

Review a map to see where your neighborhood is on the area map.