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City of El Cerrito
Police Department |
http://www.el-cerrito.org//police/?tpl=prn | Printed Sep 02, 2010 |
El Cerrito Police Department
10900 San Pablo Avenue,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Non-Emergency Phone: 510-215-4400
EMERGENCY Dial 911
Public Safety Building
Welcome New Chief Moir
The City of El Cerrito welcomes Sylvia Moir as El Cerrito's new Chief of Police. Chief Moir brings an extensive background in crime prevention, community involvement and leadership development to our City and Department. Moir has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. Chief Moir leaves the position of Commander with the City of Menlo Park’s Police Department where she oversaw the Operations Division, including the patrol, traffic and K-9 units.
Learn More about the Police Department
Our goals are to enhance the quality of life, seek solutions to problems and foster a sense of security within the community. Read more in Department Overview.
Also, please click on the buttons in the left navigation (blue) column or the links below to learn more about the services provided by each of the divisions/units:
- Administration & Support Services Division
- Field Operations (Patrol) Division
including the Bike Patrol Program - Investigations Division includes a link for crime statistics in El Cerrito and police agencies in Contra Costa County.
- Traffic Unit including information about speed enforcement and how residents can request the Radar Trailer in their neighborhood.
Interested in a Career in Law Enforcement?
The City of El Cerrito currently has job opportunities for Police Officer and Police Officer Recruit positions.
Read more on the Police Recruitment Page
Free Child Safety Seat Inspections
The El Cerrito Police Department offers free child safety seat inspections for El Cerrito residents only. Read more about how you can Schedule a Child Safety Seat Inspection
People who must be fingerprinted for various licenses and certifications can come to the Police Department and be electronically printed through the Live Scan system. Services are available Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (No appointment necessary.) Live Scan services are also available on Saturdays by appointment.
The fee for fingerprinting is $44.00. This does not include any fees that might be charged by the Department of Justice, which depend on the type of applicant.
Online Traffic Court Payments
You can now make your traffic court payments online. Payments may be made by credit card at
https://www.paybill.com/contracostacourts/
(or go to www.cc-courts.org and click on
"PAY YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET ONLINE").
This service of the Contra Costa Superior Court is available daily (except between 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for maintenance). There is a $10 fee applied to each payment. You must know your docket or citation number to use this service. For more information, contact the Contra Costa Superior Court at (925) 957-5600.
Police Dept. Press Releases
Read about recent arrests and other law enforcement activity in El Cerrito.
Crime Reports
Information for the City of El Cerrito is now available through this Website and a Website called www.crimereports.com. Information on the site is updated on a daily basis, with a time delay for investigation and processing before it is released by the El Cerrito Police Department. With the introduction of this new crime information resource, the Police Department will no longer issue a weekly crime report. Press releases will still be provided for any major incidents or felony arrests.
New Requirements for Alarm Systems
Click on title to read more and download the Alarm User Application Form.
El Cerrito Focuses on DUI Prevention
ECPD recently received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for DUI Enforcement and Awareness Efforts. Click on title to read more.
Video Surveillance Systems for Certain Businesses
The City of El Cerrito requires digital video surveillance systems for certain businesses.
Read more
Crime Prevention Committee
The Crime Prevention Committee was formed by resolution of the City Council in 1975. Membership is composed of El Cerrito residents interested in or knowledgeable of the criminal justice system. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Massage Operator/Technician Permit Application Forms
The El Cerrito Police Department requires an application from Massage operators and technicians to verify their qualifications.
Download the Massage Operator/Technician Permit Application Form
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More Web Resources |
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Law Enforcement
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- Community Violence Solutions
- Crime Prevention Center
- Home Security Tips
- McGruff
- Mail Theft Prevention
- National Crime Prevention Council
- National Fraud Information Center
- National Night Out
- Teen Community Violence Solutions
Crime Stoppers Tip Line: 510-799-8255
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.
The East Bay Terrorism Early Warning Group serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
The East Bay Regional Communication System,
a joint powers authority established to build and operate a communications system serving the public agencies within Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
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10890 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530-2323 |
www.el-cerrito.org copyright © 2000 – 2010 all rights reserved
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Tel 510 215-4300
Fax 510 215-4319 |