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It's Rodeo Time in Salinas!

July 21, 2022
Big Week festivities are here! The week-long celebration kicked off on Saturday July 16th with a Banda MS Concert at the Salinas Sports Complex and the Kiddie Kapers Parade on Sunday. This week’s Rodeo events include the Extreme Bulls bull riding event, horse parade, daily carnival, and five days of nonstop rodeo action!
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 16, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Salinas Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 16, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Salinas Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
How Are Drones Used in Emergencies?

April 16, 2022
The Salinas Police (SPD) and Fire (SFD) Departments frequently work together in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. The use of UAVs helps emergency personnel see "hidden threats" during emergencies, like during the 2022 Abbott Incident that begain the evening of April 13th.
The SPD UAV Unit...
2022 Autism Awareness Month

April 1, 2022
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the Salinas Police Department is excited to continue supporting and promoting awareness of this important cause. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that an average of 1 in 44 children in the US have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that can cause significant social,...