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05/30/2026
🌟 Employee of the Quarter🌟
And the winner is… Records Specialist Corona as our Employee of the Quarter! 🏆
While our officers are out in the community, Georgina handles non-emergency business calls, report requests, and makes sure vital data gets to the appropriate agency. Selected by her peers, RS Corona is amazing at what she does and is always helping others in anyway she can.
Congrats! Well deserved! 👏👏
05/30/2026
🚨CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS 219!🎓🚓
Join us in welcoming our newest NPD Officers who graduated today from the Santa Rosa Junior College Basic Police Academy Class 219!🛡️
🌟Class Motto: “Honor, Courage, Commitment.”
To get here, they put in:
🧠 855+ hours of grueling training
📚 Hundreds of hours of study time
💪🏻 600 burpees in a single PT session (New Academy Record!)🔥
Congratulations Class 219, and an official warm welcome to:
👉 Officer Indrebo
👉 Officer Stokes
👉 Officer Ward
🏆A special shoutout to Officer Stokes for taking home the Top Scenario Skills Award! Thank you for your dedication to service. Stay safe out there! 💙
05/15/2026
⚠️UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE: Sherman Ave (Between Grant & DeLong) Tomorrow 5/16 @ 8AM-3PM
Beginning at 8AM, Saturday (5/16), Sherman Ave will be closed between Grant Ave and DeLong Ave for a Clean Energy special event. An increase in foot traffic is expected during closure times. Please proceed with caution when driving in the area.
ℹ️Closure Time: 8AM - 3PM
📍Location: Sherman Ave
The Novato Police Department will be working these events to reasonably accommodate any traffic related issues. Please use alternative routes when necessary. We request those who cannot avoid the area to allow plenty of time for travel. Community patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
05/14/2026
🙏As always, thank you for hosting this meaningful event.
🏍️May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month🏍️
Novato Police reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives.
“Motorcyclists are out in greater numbers as the weather warms, and we’re reminding everyone to share the road, Sgt. Trevor Hall said. “Most crashes involving motorcycles happen when drivers simply don’t see them. Taking a few extra seconds to look twice can prevent a tragedy.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2023, representing 15 percent of total highway fatalities for that year. In California, 583 motorcyclists were killed in 2023.
To help keep our riders safe, Novato Police is conducting traffic enforcement operations throughout the month, focusing on the leading causes of motorcycle crashes. As a result, 28 motorists were cited, 1 was arrested for driving on a suspended license with 2 warrants, and 1 e-motorcycle rider was cited for riding without a license or insurance and the e-motorcycle was towed.
Drivers
🚗Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
🚗Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
🚗If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead.
Motorcyclists
🏍️Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
🏍️Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing and motorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
🏍️Ride defensively. Don’t assume a driver can see you. 🏍️Avoid riding in a driver’s blind spot.
🏍️Always keep your lights on, even during the day.
Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive/ride distracted or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway T
05/12/2026
🌟NOVATO POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY🌟
JOIN US TODAY 5/12 @ 5:30PM - 7:30PM for the LAST NPD Youth Academy of the season.
Novato Police Station (909 Machin Ave)
14 - 20 years old
*No Registration Needed!
TOPICS:
- SWAT
- Crisis Negotiations Team
More Info: novato.gov/youthacademy