Welcome to the San Anselmo Police Department web page. Contained in this site you will find information related to the Town of San Anselmo, the Police Department, and the dedicated men and women who serve the residents of this community. You will find links to other law enforcement agencies as well as information pertaining to the Town's Municipal Code, the Department's Policy Manual and the Town's Traffic Calming Guidebook.

The San Anselmo Police Department is currently authorized 19 sworn police officers and 7 non-sworn personnel. The department's services include patrol, investigations, traffic, juvenile services as well as several programs designed to enhance the quality of life in San Anselmo. We at the San Anselmo Police Department are proud of our organization and the services we provide to the community.

Thank you for your interest in the Department. Should you desire additional information that isn't included on the web site, please contact us at (415) 258-4610. We welcome and encourage your thoughts and comments.

Sincerely,

Charles L. Maynard
Chief of Police

Emergency: Dial 911

Business Phone - Non Emergency: 415-258-4610

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Nixle

What is Nixle? Nixle is a trusted, realtime, community based information service that you can choose to receive at no cost. It is easy to register for and use. You can choose what type of information you receive and whether it comes to you by text message, email or via your web browser. San Anselmo Police Department now posts public safety alerts, traffic bulletins and community information on Nixle. Check out the attached flyer for more information and then go to the link below to check out the Nixle website for San Anselmo and to register.

• Go to Nixle

• Police Press Log

• Municipal Codes On Line
The Town's Municipal Code is on-line. This on-line version is revised on a regular basis to keep it current.

• San Anselmo Police Department Policy Manual
Our Policy Manual sets forth rules and/or guidelines for our actions in many areas. Many of these rules are the result of state or federal law or court decisions. Our manual is revised yearly to keep it current. If you have any questions about the information contained in the Policy Manual please contact us.

• Our Green Police Vehicles
The Police Department replaces its fleet vehicles on a six year cycle. The recent advances in automotive technology are allowing the Department to "Go Green" with the latest replacements to our patrol, Community Service, and unmarked vehicles.

• Traffic Calming Guidebook
The Town commissioned the Traffic Calming Guidebook to assist Town Officials and citizens in identifying solutions to common traffic problems. If you have a difficult traffic problem in your neighborhood we suggest you read through the Guidebook to see the pros and cons of various possible solutions. Officers of our Traffic Safety and Enforcement Unit will be glad to talk to you about any traffic problems.

• Application for citizen appointment to Major Crimes Task Force

2004 Annual Report

The Department has not published an annual report since 2004 due to a combination of staff shortages and ongoing recovery efforts from the December 31, 2005 flood. The Department plans to publish a 2009 Annual Report early in 2010.

• Cover Page

• Table of Contents

• Annual Report

Americans with Disabilities accommodation

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in any of the Town's programs, please contact the Town Clerk at 258-4652. TTY phone number is 453-4690. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the event/program/meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to all the Town's programs.

Resources

The following forms can be downloaded in PDF format from the "Forms and Permits" section of the Town's website, and then either mailed to or brought in to the Police Department:
Commercial Photography Permit Application
Encroachment Permit
Hardship Parking Permit Application
Merchant Parking Permit Application
Merchant Parking Guidelines
Report Copy Request Application
Street Closure Application
Solicitor's Permit Application

• Click here to go to the Forms and Permits page.

Informational Brochures and Fliers

The Police Department has brochures and fliers to give residents information and assistance with a number of issues. The following are available on line:

• Halloween Safety Tips
The School / Law Enforcement Partnership is a county-wide group of school and law enforcement officials who work together to address issues concerning students of all ages. From alcohol , drug and tobacco use to youth forums on a variety of related topics, this group works to apply their varied skills to achieving one goal - the safest and best possible learning environment for our children. This Halloween Safety Tips flier is but one example of their work.

• Marsy's Law
On November 4, 2008 voters approved an amendment to the California Constitution which set in place "Marsy's Law", the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights. This pamphlet explains victim's rights and lists resources for victims who need assistance.

• Commercial Solicitation Permit Application
A commercial solitiation permit, in addition to a Town business license, is required before anyone can solicite door to door for commercial purposes.

• Barking Dogs
One of the most often reported neighborhood problems involves barking dogs. The Town has adopted the Marin County Code regarding habitual animal noise and the Police Department has created this flier to assist dog owners and their neighbors in resolving this problem.

Links to other Agencies

• Marin Community College Police Department

• California Highway Patrol (CHP)

• California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Police Department Personnel

Administration
Charles L. Maynard, Chief of Police #87
James C. Providenza, Police Captain #96
Nicholes Valeri, Police Captain #75
Dana Unruh, Police Administrative Services Technician #135


Field Operations Division
Patrol:
Grady Joseph, Police Sergeant #97
Robert Schneider, Police Sergeant #112
Marcus Hartley, Police Sergeant #86
Ryan Dunnigan, Police Sergeant #103
J. Sethi Jervan, Police Corporal #138
Scott Niklewicz, Police Officer #123
Sean Forrestal, Police Officer #125
Vera Hicks, Police Officer #128
Aaron Damm, Police Officer #129
Cassidy Martinez, Police Officer #132
Jason Hight, Police Officer #139
Erik Masterson, Police Officer #142

Traffic:
Todd Milowe, Police Officer #131
Robert French, Police Officer #133

Community Service Officers:
Patty Stahl, Community Service Officer #12
Charlene Cunningham, Community Service Officer #114
David Ruiz, Community Service Officer #137 (Part time)
Patrick Wight, Community Service Officer #140 (Part time)

Reserves:
David Garcia, Reserve Police Officer #84 (Volunteer)
Wayne Cooper, Reserve Police Officer #92 (Volunteer)
Ted Wight, Reserve Police Officer #7 (Part time)
Charlene Cunningham, Reserve Police Officer #114 (Volunteer)




Support Services Division
Investigations:
Kevin McGoon, Police Corporal #102
Julie Gorwood, Police Corporal, #113

Records and Communications:
Rebecca Demastus, Dispatch / Records Supervisor #115
Cynthia Murphy, Police Communications Dispatcher #120
Josefina Godoy-Demattos, Police Communications Dispatcher #85
Therese Gorostiza, Police Communications Dispatcher #127

Allison Clark, Reserve Police Communications Dispatcher #118 (Part time)
Shannon Layer, Reserve Police Communications Dispatcher #106 (Part time)
Charles Metcalf, Reserve Police Communications Dispatcher #124 (Part time)
Bonnie Page, Reserve Police Communications Dispatcher #119 (Part time)
Kathleen Stevens, Reserve Police Communications Dispatcher #23 (Part time)