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Oceanside Police Department Service With Pride Oceanside, a beach community located 39 miles north of San Diego, has a population of more than 175,000.

The Oceanside Police Department is here to ensure the safety and security of all people in the City of Oceanside by providing responsive and professional police service with compassion and concern. Our purpose is to work with the community to build trust and provide quality service that actively prevents crime, reduces the fear of crime and promotes safety. The Oceanside Police Department has an authorized budgeted strength of 226 sworn and 88 professional staff members, and handles approximately 75,000 calls for service each year. Our motto, "Service With Pride", speaks to our focus of quality customer service and efficient service. We are committed to public safety and to implementing innovative crime-prevention techniques to ensure a safe and healthy community. Our proven success is evident in the continuing decline of the City's crime rate, which hit a 30-year low in 2007, and in the positive customer satisfaction survey results. Social Media Comment Policy: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=51216

Today, we celebrate our two newest officers, Frost and Maciel, on graduating from the 146th Regional Academy! 👏Your hard...
10/20/2026

Today, we celebrate our two newest officers, Frost and Maciel, on graduating from the 146th Regional Academy! 👏

Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we’re excited to see you take this next step in serving the Oceanside community.

Welcome to the team!

A beautiful day celebrating culture and community in Oceanside. ☀️Our Oceanside PD officers are out at today’s Oaxaca de...
10/11/2026

A beautiful day celebrating culture and community in Oceanside. ☀️

Our Oceanside PD officers are out at today’s Oaxaca de Mis Amores celebration, enjoying the festivities, connecting with attendees, and helping ensure a safe and welcoming experience for everyone.

If you see our officers out there, be sure to say hello!

10/07/2026

REMINDER: Surron electric dirt bikes are not street-legal and fleeing from the police isn’t “tuff.” It’s dangerous, it puts everyone on the road at risk.

Surron was seized as evidence during a search warrant related to a felony evading investigation — VC 2800.2.

Oceanside is ready 🤝NLDS Game 1. LET’S GO PADRES! ⚾️🔥
10/03/2026

Oceanside is ready 🤝

NLDS Game 1.
LET’S GO PADRES! ⚾️🔥

The Oceanside Police and Fire Departments extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who l...
10/01/2026

The Oceanside Police and Fire Departments extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in last night’s REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crash.

Last night, a crew of REACH Air Medical Services went down in the ocean off Catalina Island while transporting a patient by helicopter.

For more than a decade, REACH 16 has been based at the Oceanside Fire Department Training Center. While no Oceanside Fire or Police personnel were aboard the aircraft, REACH crews have shared our facilities, trained alongside our first responders, and served communities throughout our region for years. They are part of our public safety family, and this loss is felt deeply here in Oceanside.

Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy and with the entire REACH community during this incredibly difficult time.

We stand with the REACH family and all those impacted.

Forensic Science Week may be coming to an end, but we couldn’t let it pass without introducing you to the ladies behind ...
09/25/2026

Forensic Science Week may be coming to an end, but we couldn’t let it pass without introducing you to the ladies behind the science. 🧬🔎

Meet our all-women team of forensic specialists!

Swipe through to get to know each of them, learn a few fun facts, and meet the women working behind the scenes to let the evidence do the talking.

Happy Forensic Science Week! 👩‍🔬🥼🧫

09/24/2026

Qué bendición poder escuchar música en español. 🤝🎶

Celebrando nuestra cultura, nuestra música y esas canciones that just hit different.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 🫶

POWER OUTAGE UPDATEWe are aware of the power outage affecting Oceanside. According to SDG&E, the current estimated resto...
09/23/2026

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE

We are aware of the power outage affecting Oceanside. According to SDG&E, the current estimated restoration time is 1:00 PM.

SAFETY REMINDER: Please come to a complete stop at all intersections where traffic signals are not working. Proceed carefully and watch for other vehicles and pedestrians.

Pulling out your millions? Might as well grab a coffee with a cop while you’re at it. ☕Join us for National Coffee with ...
09/17/2026

Pulling out your millions? Might as well grab a coffee with a cop while you’re at it. ☕

Join us for National Coffee with a Cop Day!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Navy Federal Credit Union
4180 Avenida De La Plata

09/15/2026

A faster response can make all the difference.

The Drone as First Responder Program (DFR) allows a certified OPD drone pilot to respond to appropriate calls for service often arriving before officers on the ground and providing real-time information to help them respond more safely and effectively.

The program also includes important privacy safeguards: drones are not used for routine patrols, every flight is tied to a specific call for service, and flight logs are available to the public.

Watch to learn how DFR works, the safeguards in place, and how the technology is helping reduce response times.

Learn more at oceansidepolice.com

Address

3855 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA
92058

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(760) 435-4900

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