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On June 12, 2026, the San Luis Obispo Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The San Luis Obispo Police Department will hold the checkpoint in the 500 Block of Higuera Street.
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SLOPD has issued a media release re: an arrest for domestic violence: bit.ly/4xnnVNF
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Cadet recruitment is OPEN! Visit joinslopd.org for full details and to submit the application.
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Happy National Donut Day! 🍩 It’s our favorite holiday, obviously. Cruise on down to your local donut shop and show them some love! #copwithasign #metrorides #lookbothways
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We're hiring! The application for Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral is open and we are offering a $16,000 hiring bonus. Visit joinslopd.org for all the details!
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Registration for National Night Out is OPEN! Here in SLO, we invited neighborhoods to host block parties and WE COME TO YOU! If you live in SLO and want to participate, please submit our registration form via the link below. forms.slocity.org/Forms/NNO2…
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Do you recognize this person? This person is suspected of using stolen credit cards to make purchases at Target and Chevron on May 10, 2026. If you recognize this person, please contact Officer Noriega at 805.594.8073 and reference case # 260510062.
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Do you recognize these people? These two are suspected of stealing a wallet & phone from Spark Yoga (977 Foothill) on Tue 5/26. They used stolen cards at Apple & Lululemon, charging $7,700. Contact Officer Etherton at 805-594-8062 if you can help ID.
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Thank you Los Ranchos Elementary School for inviting us to Career Day! We had a GREAT time! #goroadrunners!
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SLOPD has issued a media release regarding felony resisting arrest: bit.ly/4nMSo3i
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Our offices are closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Property pick-up will not be available.
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It’s Public Works & Utilities Week and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the hard working folks that keep our streets maintained, trees trimmed, water clean, parks maintained, cars running, and so much more. We appreciate you all so much, THANK YOU! πŸ’œπŸš§πŸŒ³πŸš°πŸš”πŸ”§πŸ›πŸ’œ
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1/3 On Tuesday night around 8:40 pm, officers responded to multiple reports of a male causing a disturbance in the neighborhood near Capistrano and Portola. The male was driving through the neighborhood yelling at people.
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2/3 He then intentionally drove into a parked truck several times before fleeing. Officers located the vehicle, a silver Prius, at Del Rio & Prefumo Canyon. The driver did not stop but finally yielded to the traffic stop on Thelma Drive, inside the Laguna Lake Mobile Estates
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3/3 . He was combative and after a short struggle was detained. The driver was arrested for PC 594(b)(1) - felony vandalism, PC 148(a)(1) - misdemeanor resisting arrest, and CVC 23152(a) - misdemeanor driving under the influence.
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Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. Some of our staff traveled to DC for National Police Week and today’s Memorial Service. β€œIn valor there is hope.” -Tacitus πŸ’™πŸ•ŠοΈ #PoliceWeek
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SLOPD has issued a media release re: a bicyclist vs. vehicle injury collision: bit.ly/3PkYJGy
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Reminder: Low volume growl tests of the Early Warning System Sirens are occurring today and tomorrow (rescheduled from April) - May 11 & 12, 2026. No action is required by the public during these tests. For more info on the sirens, visit prepareslo.org/en/early-warn…
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Established by JFK in 1962, #NationalPoliceWeek honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who serve today with courage. πŸ’™ Several of our staff are heading to D.C. this week for the memorials. Stay tuned as we share photos to honor the fallen.
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Five years ago today, we lost Detective Luca Benedetti. His legacy of service and dedication to San Luis Obispo lives on in everything we do. We honor his memory and we continue to hold Luca’s family and friends in our hearts. #4223 πŸ’™πŸ–€
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