San Mateo Police Department

​Protect with Honor | Serve with Pride

  1. Vulnerable Person Registry

    The San Mateo Police Department acknowledges and understands that some members of our community may be vulnerable. With those considerations in mind, SMPD created a vulnerable persons registry called Project Guardian. Additional Info...

  2. Security Camera Registration

    The San Mateo Police Department is working with businesses and residents from the San Mateo community to compile a confidential list of privately owned security cameras to enhance crime prevention and enhance public safety. Additional Info...

  3. Interested in the Neighborhood Watch Program?

    San Mateo has one of the most active Neighborhood Watch programs in the county. The Neighborhood Watch program is a resident participation and involvement in a police community cooperative battle against burglaries or other neighborhood crimes. Additional Info...
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  1. Police Department

    Physical Address
    200 Franklin Parkway
    San Mateo, CA 94403
    Phone: (650) 522-7700
    police@cityofsanmateo.org

    Non-Emergency Dispatch
    Phone: (650) 522-7700

    Secret Witness Hotline
    Phone: (650) 522-7676

    Graffiti Hotline
    Phone: (650) 522-7300


Press Releases

Press Releases

The Community & Media Relations Unit is a central location to obtain information regarding newsworthy events San Mateo Police Department has played a part. View the latest SMPD press releases.

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Policing Data Transparency

Providing information online about the way we work and the policies that govern us is just one of San Mateo Police Department’s transparency initiatives. Visit our Police Data Transparency Portal to learn more.

Officers speaking to community members

Neighborhood Watch

The Neighborhood Watch program is total resident participation and involvement in a police community cooperative battle against burglaries or other neighborhood crimes.  Learn more about our Neighborhood Watch Program.