Walnut Creek Police Department

10/31/2026

Congratulations to LETC Class 206! 🎓👏

Today, we celebrate three new academy graduates: Officer Jeffry Martin, Officer Gilbert Murrieta, and Officer Gagan Thind!

After 27 weeks of hard work, dedication, and determination, these officers have officially completed the police academy! We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to welcome them as they begin the next chapter of their law enforcement careers.

Please join us in congratulating our newest officers and welcoming them to the Walnut Creek PD family! 👏💙

10/30/2026

Proud moment for our Central County SWAT Team at this year’s Gold Country SWAT Competition hosted by Placer County SO!

Over a challenging 2‑day event with 13 teams and 7 demanding scenarios, from land navigation and downed‑officer drills to PT and multiple shooting events, our team showed incredible grit and skill.

🏅 Overall 2nd Place
🎯 Top Shot: Will Marre (out of 50+ competitors)
🎖️ Top Sniper Team – 1st Place: Patrick Espiritu & Tyler Hall

Representing our regional SWAT team:
Will Marre (WCPD), Mike Czyz (WCPD), Randy Villa (WCPD), Peter Tu (BART PD), Sean Allen (San Ramon PD), Patrick Espiritu (San Ramon PD), and Tyler Hall (Martinez PD).

Our part‑time, multi‑agency team continues to train and respond to high‑risk operations with dedication and teamwork. We are proud of their performance and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

10/28/2026

National First Responder’s Day 💙👏

Every shift brings something different, but the mission remains the same - to serve, to protect, and to be there when our communities need us most.

Today, we recognize and thank members of our department for their dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.

To our officers and first responders nationwide: thank you for answering the call. Your service matters, and your sacrifices don’t go unnoticed!

10/15/2026

We’re excited to introduce Officer Huey as our newest solo officer! He just completed his FTO program and is officially solo on patrol. If you see him around, be sure to say hi! Congratulations Officer Huey! 🎉👏

10/12/2026

The Walnut Creek Police Department is still seeking interested Walnut Creek residents who want to serve on the Chief’s Advisory Board! There are several openings and applications are open now through Friday, October 30, 2026.

Established in 2020, the Chief’s Community Advisory Board has served as a sounding board and feedback loop for the Chief of Police. The Board brings fresh perspectives and more opportunities for additional residents to serve. Members have influenced policies and procedures and give the Chief a valuable community perspective. Police Chief Ryan Hibbs said, “The Chief’s Advisory Board helps us see things from the community’s perspective and ensures we’re addressing concerns we might otherwise overlook.” The Chief is hoping for a broad representation of viewpoints on public safety from those who apply, adding important voices to the current board.
The Board serves as a resource for the Walnut Creek Chief of Police in the formation of strategies, developing community policing concepts, increasing public awareness, furthering engagement and transparency efforts, and identifying best practices.

The Chief’s Community Advisory Board members are seated in rotating two-year terms and meet monthly at City Hall. Interviews for candidates will be conducted within the upcoming weeks.

Applications are available to Walnut Creek residents on the City’s website at www.walnutcreekca.gov, or directly online at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/UnJHQZJKp1

10/08/2026

In 1976, the Walnut Creek Police Department began investigating the disappearance of nine-year-old Lisa Dickinson. Sgt. Olson recently sat down with Juliette Goodrich of KPIX to discuss the case and is asking for the public’s assistance from anyone who may have information.

If you have any information regarding this case, please call 925-256-3522 or email Sgt. Nick Olson at [email protected]. Thank you.

10/07/2026

Thank you Rooted Coffee Co for hosting this year’s National Coffee with a Cop Day! We’re super grateful to serve an amazing community and for opportunities like these to connect! We’ll see you at the next one! 🚔☕️💙

10/06/2026

POV: you found the perfect way to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷🚔

The Walnut Creek Police Department is showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing our pink patches during the month of October!

If you’re interested in supporting the cause, we’re selling WCPD Pink Patches for $10 (cash only) throughout the month of October at our PD lobby M-F 8-5pm. We will also be selling them at our National Coffee with a Cop event tomorrow at Rooted Coffee! All proceeds will be going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Grab yours today! Thank you for the support!

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Officer Olah on going 10-8 and successfully completing our FTO program! 👏 Officer Olah joins us as a lateral from a nearby agency, bringing a myriad of experience! She is officially a solo officer in Walnut Creek and ready to hit the streets! 🚔

If you see her out and about, be sure to say hi! Congratulations, Officer Olah! 🎉

10/02/2026

Join us next Tuesday for National Coffee with a Cop Day!

📍Rooted Coffee
🗓️ Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 9:00-10:30 am

Join the Walnut Creek Police Department for National Coffee with a Cop Day at Rooted Coffee Co! ☕

Stop by Wednesday, October 7 to meet WCPD officers, dispatchers, and professional staff in a casual setting.

Ask questions, say hello, and connect over a cup of coffee in Walnut Creek Downtown.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
📍 Rooted, 1321 Locust Street

No agenda, just coffee and conversation with the people who serve our community.