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Go Safely, California: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

September 9, 2020

September is Pedestrian Safety Month and Salinas Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across the state to educate the public on how to be safe when walking or driving. While the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire emergencies have had an impact on Californians, the safety of pedestrians remains a cause for concern.

Since 2009, the number of pedestrians killed or injured on California roads has increased dramatically, accounting for nearly 25% of all roadway deaths. A report released earlier this year by the Governors Highway Association (GHSA) projected that pedestrian...

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Animal Services Assists Pet Owners Evacuating from Recent Fires

September 9, 2020

Hitchcock Road Animal Services serving both City of Salinas and Monterey County recently helped over 150 pets and their owners who had to evacuate from recent fires, specifically the River and Carmel fires.

Animals including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, parakeets, a bunny, a cockatoo and even a kangaroo rat were housed at the Salinas Animal Shelter for several days during the mandatory evacuations throughout the community.

Staff and volunteers worked together tirelessly to assist the community during this unprecedented emergency so that pets had a safe place to stay....

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Salinas PD Continues to Collaborate with Monterey County Behavioral Health as they Announce the New Mobile Response Team- Crisis Intervention for Children and Youth

August 26, 2020

Salinas Police Department has had a longstanding relationship with Monterey County Behavioral Health and their Crisis Response Team. Our relationship continues to be on the cutting edge of innovative non-enforcement collaborative response solutions to community challenges.

Monterey County Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the specialized crisis services for youth up to age 21. Services will be provided by Seneca, a county contracted provider. The Mobile Response Team (MRT) for youth is a short-term program comprised of a team of clinicians and a family partner who can offer support for children and...

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