About the Sausalito Police Department

• Call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency, (415) 289-4170 for non-urgent situations.
• The Sausalito Police Department is located at 29 Caledonia Street.
• View a digital copy of our Department Policy online
• The staff of the Sausalito Police Department consists of a chief, a captain, a lieutenant, four sergeants, two corporals, a detective, eleven officers, and a support staff of nine civilian employees.
• If there are any job opportunities with the Sausalito Police Department, they will appear on the City's Job Openings page
• Our goals are to enhance the quality of life in Sausalito, seek solutions to problems, and nurture a sense of security in the community.
• Learn more about the Sausalito Police on our About the Department page.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administration
  • Provide administrative functions as delegated by the City Council or City Manager.
  • Oversee recruitment and personnel, budget, and grant management.
  • Maintain internal department policy, legal updates, and professional standards.
  • Investigate formal citizen complaints.
• Records
  • Receive and process public records and report copy requests.
  • Process warrants, subpoenas, and the preparation of all police reports and correspondence.
  • Compile statistics, maintain files, administer payroll, and staff the public counter.
• Patrol
  • Respond to calls for service, including emergency calls and public safety concerns.
  • Assist citizens to investigate instances of crime including identity theft, fraud, home or auto burglary, and domestic violence.
• Special Assignments
  • Operate a special marine patrol unit, a bicycle patrol unit, and a motorcycle patrol unit. 
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Provide materials to help citizens learn about and prepare for many types of disasters.
  • Serve as staff liaison for the Community Safety/Disaster Preparedness Committee.
• Parking Services
  • Perform Live Scan services.
  • Enforce parking regulations on public streets, lots and parking permit areas.
  • Manage parking programs for residents and commuters.

Questions

• Any questions about the Sausalito Police Department may be directed to (415) 289-4170.
• Please see our staff directory to contact individual staff members.