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Salinas PD Participates in Autism Awareness Month

April 7, 2021

April 2 is National Autism Awareness Day and April is National Autism Awareness Month, the Salinas Police Department is happy to announce that once again we will be supporting and promoting awareness of this important cause.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that an average of 1 in 54 children in the US have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that can cause significant social, communication and behavior challenges. These challenges often present unique safety risks which may increase the chance of encounters with police and other first responders.

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Salinas PD Continues Homeless Outreach

January 13, 2021

There has been a considerable amount of concern expressed recently regarding the Salinas Police Department’s interaction with the homeless community. The police department has a Homeless Outreach Officer (HOT), Gabe Carvey, whose daily duty is to be a resource to the city’s homeless and assist them in getting into available services by acting as a conduit between them and various service providers.

Officer Gabe Carvey leads a group of officers that comprise the Homeless Outreach Team which is having a significant impact on homeless issues within the city of Salinas. The Homeless Outreach Team...

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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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