Crime Prevention & Resources

CrimePreventionlogo_1 The Martinez Police Department is committed to helping people keep themselves, their loved ones, and our community safe. Below are links to helpful crime prevention tips.

If I were a thief...
Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Avoid Falling Victim to Scams
Tech Scams
From the California Department of Insurance

Resources

Fire_Exit_Info Fire Escape Route - Panoramic Dr. & Hillside Pl.

Bike_Reg_pic_2 Bicycle Registration Form

comm_warning_logo Community Warning System - sign up for alerts on your phone

homeless_image_for_web_final How to report Homeless Encampments & Resources for the Homeless

internet_safety_for_teens_logo,,rj Internet Safety for Teens

Plate_California_4SAM123_(1) Automated License Plate Reader Policy

marijuana_2 Marijuana - Prop 64 Information

MeganKanka_1 Megan's Law Information

madd_1 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

nami_logo__update.._edited2_1 National Alliance for Mental Illness - Contra Costa Chapter

websitehighwaysafetylogo_1 National Highway Traffic Safety

nixellogo_header1_6 Nixle provides trusted neighborhood information.

websiteOTS_small_1 Office of Traffic Safety

parking_indigent_logo Parking Citation - Indigent Payment Plan/Inability to Pay

citationcopy_1 Pay Parking Citation Online

graffiti_2 Report Graffiti

Victim's Rights DOJ Marsy's Law Site
Marsy's Card and Resources

Neighborhood Policing Areas

The city has been divided into 4 Neighborhood Policing Areas (NPA's). While the Martinez Police Department has embraced the principles of community policing for many years, we believe our continued and expanded efforts to engage the community at the neighborhood level has and will result in a relatively low crime rate and increased public satisfaction with the service being provided by the Department. The fundamental feature of this approach is that every Martinez police officer now has direct responsibility for a designated area in the city, which is called a Neighborhood Policing Area (NPA). The city has been divided into 4 NPA's. Each NPA has at least four officers assigned to the area. Every person who lives or works within that NPA has access to those employees for the purpose of dealing with local problems and concerns or to just chat about law enforcement issues. Your NPA officers can also assist you in setting up a neighborhood watch in your area. Our Neighborhood Policing Area Program will help provide continuity in the relationships the Department is seeking to establish with the community, help build trust and understanding and allow the Department to intelligently focus its efforts and resources where they are needed most.

With this new initiative, the Department’s current service delivery process has remained the same. When someone requires police services, they will still dial 9-1-1 for emergencies, or the Department’s non-emergency number, 925-372-3440, and an officer will be dispatched as soon as possible. The neighborhood policing responsibilities performed by the officers are ancillary duties performed during their regular workday under the guidance of their supervisor.

Interactive Map - Find your NPA Officers and Contact Information

Security Camera Registration

The Martinez Police Department is partnering with residents and businesses to help solve crime and keep our community safe. We are asking any resident or business to take a moment and register your external security cameras with the Martinez Police Department.

Registering your security cameras may help deter crime and assist the police department in its overall crime prevention strategy. Help us protect our community by registering your security cameras with the Martinez Police Department. Registration is fast and simple, just fill out the form below.View additional Camera Security Program information.

Information provided to the Martinez Police Department regarding your camera systems will be for official use only. Your personal information will be confidential and not be for public dissemination.