Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety was implemented upon the creation of the City. The Department has always been comprised of an integrated police and fire services agency that provides full service police and fire protection through the cross training and skill development of a staff of Public Safety Officers and employees.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to "Make Rohnert Park the Safest City Along the U.S. 101 Corridor".
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty; equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature, or that is confided to me in my official capacity, will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise f or crime and with relen tless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of faith, and accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession - law enforcement.
Services
Most services of the Department are available at the headquarters station on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8am to 5pm, unless otherwise noted. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Dept. of Public Safety business line at 584-2600, or check the phone list in this document for a specific number to call, if applicable.
Frequently Used Services
More Information about Frequently Used Services can be obtained from the Information Services Bureau
Police Service Aides
The Department utilizes a significant number of volunteers. Aside from the traditional fire volunteer and the police reserve officer, the Department also has a PSA program. This category of volunteer employee was adopted to fill a need for both the Department and the community.
Towed Vehicles
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Narcotics
The Department of Public Safety is concerned with drugs in our community and crimes associated with the illegal drug trade. Patrol Officers work closely with the Rohnert Park Officers assigned to the Sonoma County Narcotics Task Force. These Officers work in an undercover capacity and provides valuable information and input as a member of the Task Force operations.
Investigations Bureau
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety currently has detectives assigned to the Investigations Bureau. These are Public Safety Officers who have been chosen to work in full-time investigative assignments.
School Safety
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety works with the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District in many safety programs.
Officers are active members of each School Site Safety Committee. A Public Safety Officer is assigned to the district high schools and participates as a member of the school administrative team.
Business Watch
Business Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of business, in cooperation with law enforcement, to reduce crime in and around their businesses.
Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which enlists the active participation of citizens, in cooperation with law enforcement, to reduce crime in their communities.
Traffic Bureau
The main function for the Traffic Bureau is to reduce traffic collisions within the city limits. The methods used to reduce traffic collisions are traffic enforcement and education. The traffic officers assist the Community Service Officers and Patrol Officers with vehicle abatements.
This agency receives numerous complaints regarding traffic violators (speeding, running stop signs, etc.) The Traffic Bureau responds to these non-emergency calls, answering appropriately.
Any concerns regarding traffic issues should be directed to the Traffic Bureau at 584-2697.
Public Safety Officer
A Public Safety Officer is a unique professional who is cross-trained in law enforcement and fire fighting. All Public Safety Officers work the team concept in an effort to identify problems and request resources to resolve particular issues while they are in the incipient stage. Because of the demands on a Public Safety Officer, they receive, in average, 200 hours a year of "in service" training as well as state certified training at off site facilities. The Public Safety Officer is committed to serving the community where they work and often live.