Whom do I call about home security and crime prevention tips?
Call the Fairfax Police Department at 415-453-5330 any time. Any of our officers would be happy to come to your home to discuss home safety and crime prevention tips.
FAQ Topic: Police
Whom do I call about harassing phone calls (hang-ups, profane language, etc)?
You can report harassing phone calls to the Fairfax Police Department. The department will investigate the problem, and if the caller is “known” to you, If the caller is “unknown” to you, after obtaining a police report number, you can contact Pacific Bell Customer Service and request that a trap be placed on your phone … Continued
What hours is the police station open to the public?
The police station is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You may also call the department’s business phone at 415-453-5330 at any time day or night and speak with a dispatcher who will answer your questions or take messages for the appropriate officer.
What hours/shifts do the officers work?
Officers work four 10-hour days with three days off a week. Dispatchers work three twelve hour days, plus one 8-hour day every two weeks.
How many vehicles do you have?
We currently have a fleet of nine vehicles. This breaks down as follows: six marked patrol vehicles, two unmarked vehicles and one parking buggy.
How many officers do you have?
We are authorized for 12 sworn officers. This breaks down to seven Police Officers (one position is currently frozen for budgetary reasons), two sergeants, one Lieutenant and the Chief of Police.