Menlo Park Police Department

Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Menlo Park

The Menlo Park Police Department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks and gunfire are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes

by Contributed Content
on July 4, 2026

Register your block party for National Night Out 2026

National Night Out will be held in Menlo Park on Tuesday, August 4, typically from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. This national community-building campaign promotes police-community

by Contributed Content
on June 21, 2026

Menlo Park Police reinstate alarm response program: Alarm registration required

The Menlo Park Police Department is reinstating its Alarm Response Program effective July 1, 2026, to improve emergency response efficiency, reduce false alarm calls, and

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2026

Menlo Park police officer involved in a collision as a result of a vehicle pursuit

The Menlo Park Police Department issued this statement: On May 27, 2026, at approximately 12:54 pm, San Mateo County Sheriff’s communications center issued a be‑on‑the‑lookout

by Contributed Content
on May 28, 2026

Child sex predator arrested by Menlo Park Police in an undercover operation

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Menlo Park Police Department, in coordination with Sunnyvale Police Department, Newark Police Department, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence

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on April 24, 2026

Report on residential burglaries from Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Norris

Residents have raised concerns about increased residential burglaries. Today Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Norris issued a report. View it online.

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 2026

MP Police introduce new public-facing law enforcement platform, Citizen Rim

The Menlo Park Police Department has introduced a new public facing law enforcement platform, Citizen RIMS. This portal replaces the police department’s previous open data

by Contributed Content
on March 11, 2026

Menlo Park Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Menlo Park Police Department, in partnership with the Redwood City Police Department and with support from the Atherton Police

by Contributed Content
on January 27, 2026

Celebrate safely: No firearms or fireworks allowed in Menlo Park

The Menlo Park Police Department advises the community that discharging a firearm, using fireworks or possessing fireworks within Menlo Park limits is illegal. These are

by Contributed Content
on December 30, 2025

It was fireworks — not gunfire — heard in Menlo Park on December 17

On Dec. 17, 2025, at about 3:43 pm, Menlo Park Police received a call reporting a person possibly armed with a gun in the area

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on December 18, 2025