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Salinas Police Department Awarded $137,500 Grant From the OTS

November 17, 2020

The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to Salinas Police Department. The $137,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in Salinas Police Department’s efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Salinas roads. “These are trying times, and now more than ever, it is important that we are at the forefront of traffic safety,” Salinas PD, Traffic Sgt., Robert Hampson said. “This funding allows us to educate and enhance the safety of all residents.” The one-year grant is for the 2021 federal fiscal year, which runs...

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Salinas PD Halloween Celebration a Great Success!

November 17, 2020

Amid challenging times due to covid-19 crisis, Salinas PD was able to hold a safe Halloween Celebration for children and families of Salinas. Everyone had a great time with lots of fun with games, contests and raffles.

There was a constant flow of vehicles into the Police Service of Salinas Headquarters rear parking lot from the beginning until the end of the celebration.

Children were happy and excited to participate as they dressed in a variety of outstanding costumes. All children received a bag full of treats and a photo booth picture as...

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Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Computer Forensic Vehicle Has Arrived

November 3, 2020

The Salinas Police Department is excited to announce the City of Salinas has received our new Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Computer Forensic Vehicle. The Salinas Police Department was awarded a $200,000 grant to purchase the mobile computer forensic vehicle as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). The Silicon Valley (San Jose PD) ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force Program is a task force organized under the National ICAC Task Force. The program is currently composed of 61 regional Task Force agencies and is funded by the United...

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