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Officers and K9 Dolly had a great time visiting students at Thomas Page Academy to talk about careers in policing and wh...
10/02/2026

Officers and K9 Dolly had a great time visiting students at Thomas Page Academy to talk about careers in policing and what it means to serve your community. Of course, K9 Dolly stole the show! 🐶

Students got the inside scoop on the many different roles in law enforcement and learned how K9 Dolly uses her incredible nose to help locate missing and endangered people.

A big thank you to the students and staff for having us—and for all the great questions! Maybe we inspired a few future police officers and K9 handlers! 🚔🐾

On the evening of September 30th, 2026, a Cotati Officer was conducting patrol in the downtown area when a passerby flag...
10/01/2026

On the evening of September 30th, 2026, a Cotati Officer was conducting patrol in the downtown area when a passerby flagged him down to point out that a vehicle up ahead was being driven by a “drunk” driver. While catching up with the vehicle in question, the officer observed multiple vehicle code violations consistent with impairment. After pulling the vehicle over, the officer conducted an investigation that ultimately resulted in the driver being placed under arrest for driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. At the request of the suspect, the suspect’s mother was contacted to respond out to the scene and retrieve his dog and his vehicle – and was specifically asked over the phone if she herself had been drinking. The suspect’s mother said she had not.

Once the suspect’s mother arrived on scene, officers observed her to have multiple signs of intoxication – leading to a separate DUI investigation that ultimately resulted in the suspect’s mother’s arrest as well. The suspect’s mother went on to produce a .18% BAC (blood alcohol content) chemical test result, while her son refused a chemical test but eventually had his blood drawn pursuant to a warrant. Both were booked into the Sonoma County jail.

This is another great example of how utilizing ride share services, planning ahead, or just not making the decision to get behind the wheel after drinking would have prevented all of this.

Congratulations to the new Rohnert Park Director of Public Safety, Chief Rick Navarro. We are looking forward to a conti...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to the new Rohnert Park Director of Public Safety, Chief Rick Navarro. We are looking forward to a continued strong partnership with Rohnert Park and Cotati!

Enjoy coffee with officers or a pup cup with K9 Dolly.Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026Time: 8am - 10amLocation: Red...
09/15/2026

Enjoy coffee with officers or a pup cup with K9 Dolly.

Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Time: 8am - 10am
Location: Redwood Cafe (8240 Old Redwood Highway)

Come for the coffee, stay for the hound.

Yesterday staff from the City of Cotati, Cotati Police Department, Fire personnel, EMS, and others partook in a ceremony...
09/12/2026

Yesterday staff from the City of Cotati, Cotati Police Department, Fire personnel, EMS, and others partook in a ceremony of remembrance honoring those who lost their lives 25 years ago.

Everyone whose bravery led to the ultimate sacrifice— we will never orget.

Happy Labor Day all!
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day all!

Last night, Cotati Officers worked a DUI saturation shift focused on traffic and DUI enforcement. During that time, offi...
09/06/2026

Last night, Cotati Officers worked a DUI saturation shift focused on traffic and DUI enforcement. During that time, officers made four arrests of people operating motor vehicles while impaired.

During that time, Officers stopped a vehicle that ultimately led to a DUI investigation. While officers conducted field sobriety tests on the male driver, the female passenger hopped over from the passenger seat to the driver's seat and drove off. Officers promptly stopped the vehicle, which resulted in another DUI investigation.

Ultimately, both people were arrested for DUI. The passenger who attempted to drive off had a blood alcohol content of .31%.

Our officers are committed to enhancing the public’s safety through continued enforcement throughout the City of Cotati. #

Our August numbers are in!
09/01/2026

Our August numbers are in!

Happy National Dog Day to all the good dogs (and they’re all good dogs), but especially to our tracking machine, K9 Doll...
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day to all the good dogs (and they’re all good dogs), but especially to our tracking machine, K9 Dolly.

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