We pride ourselves on being a learning organization that can adapt, evolve, and be resilient at the same time. We are committed to integrity, professionalism, and respect. 

Most of all, we are committed to you—the Walnut Creek community.

Chief of Police

The Walnut Creek Police Department is committed to our residents and all others who visit our city to work and play.  Our talented law enforcement professionals are here to serve you with integrity, professionalism, and respect.  The men and women of the Walnut Creek Police Department strive for excellence in the service we provide and in the manner which we provide it.  It is an absolute honor to lead them and my distinct pleasure to serve you as Walnut Creek’s Chief of Police. 

Read the full message from the Chief

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Annual Report

Our Annual Report provides a summary of departmental activities, accomplishments, and statistics for the year.

Topics

• Crime statistics
• Important investigations
• Department staffing
• Notable events

Read the Walnut Creek Police Department Annual Report

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Divisions

Operations

• Patrol
• Traffic
• Homeless outreach
• K-9 unit
• Bombs and drones
• SWAT and crisis negotiation

Administrative

• Investigations
• Dispatch and communications
• Professional Standards Unit
• Records
• Property and evidence

Mission and values

Mission

The Walnut Creek Police Department protects and serves the community through professional conduct and proactive enforcement of the law.

Values

Integrity

By serving honorably and behaving ethically we uphold the trust of our community and our organization.

Professionalism

We, the dedicated and highly trained employees of the Walnut Creek Police Department, commit ourselves to superior community service.

Respect

We treat everyone with impartiality, courtesy and dignity while maintaining our loyalty to the community, our department and our profession.