Full Notification

As we approach New Year’s Eve, the San Leandro Police Department would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  As we begin this holiday tradition and celebration tomorrow, the SLPD will increase patrols throughout the city, ensuring that residents and visitors have a safe and enjoyable holiday, while celebrating and bringing in the new year together.  

The San Leandro Police Department would like to remind our residents and visitors of the  following:

• Driving a vehicle after drinking alcoholic beverages (with a BAC of .08% or greater) or using drugs that impair a driver is dangerous and illegal.  

• All fireworks, including those determined to be "safe and sane" are illegal to possess and/or use within the City of San Leandro.  Violators are subject to the confiscation of their fireworks, citation and/or arrest.

• The discharging of any firearm is prohibited, unless at an approved shooting range.

• Open alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public places and City parks.  Violators are subject to citation or arrest.

Police encourage residents and visitors to report suspected DUI drivers, illegal fireworks, gunshots, and any other suspicious or criminal activity as soon as possible by doing one of the following:

1. Phone the Communications Center at (510) 577-2740.  Please be patient, as call volumes greatly increase during the evening hours.  Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

2. Text anonymous tips by texting the letters "TipSLPolice" and tip information to 888777.

3. Send a Twitter message to @SanLeandroPD.   

4. Submit an anonymous tip at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp\

"Our goal is to keep our community safe for everyone,” said Lt. Robert McManus.  “Our zero-tolerance policy on those who drive under the influence, use fireworks, or illegally shoot guns, coupled with assistance from our community in quickly reporting illegal activities, will assist in providing a safe and enjoyable New Year’s celebration for everyone," he said. 

MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE

Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division with any information regarding this case or any other case at (510) 577-3230. 

Information may also be submitted anonymously by:

• Phone: Anonymous Crime Tips at (510) 577-3278
• Text Message:  Text “TipSLPolice” to 888777

For crime prevention tips please go to the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd or contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 510-577-3228.
Citizens play a critical role in creating a safe environment by observing and reporting any suspicious and criminal activity to the Police.  The San Leandro Police Department recommends that citizens do not participate in any direct verbal or physical involvement with suspicious persons or those who are committing crimes. The personal safety of the community is paramount. We encourage the San Leandro community to record the details of what they observe and to report those details to the Police.  This type of community involvement and partnership has proven to be a very effective crime prevention tool. Citizens act as the eyes and ears of the community first, and the extended eyes and ears of the San Leandro Police Department. Thank you for being a force multiplier in our efforts to provide professional police services and safety to the community.

PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION:

PRESS RELEASE OFFICER:  Lt. Robert McManus

TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3232 EMAIL: [email protected]

DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 12/30/19 – 9:00pm

INCIDENTS:  New Year’s Reminder:  Zero Tolerance for DUI, Fireworks and Guns in SL