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09/04/2026

When a school bus has its red flashing lights activated and stop arm extended, you MUST stop. Do not pass the bus until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

Slow down. Pay attention. Protect our kids.

One moment of patience could save a life.

Protecting Pedestrians: California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September Delano, Calif. – September is Pedestrian S...
09/03/2026

Protecting Pedestrians: California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September

Delano, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. Delano Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.

In California alone, 1,090 people were struck and killed while walking in 2024, which accounted for 28% of all traffic fatalities.
“Everyone, regardless of how they travel, deserves to arrive at their destination safely," Delano Police Department, Corporal , Guadalupe Contreras said. "Drivers play a critical role in keeping people walking safe. By staying focused and slowing down, especially in areas where there are more people walking, we can help prevent crashes and put safety first on every trip.”

Pedestrians do not have the same protections as drivers and passengers. It’s important to slow down and follow the speed limit while driving. Speed increases increase the severity and impact to someone walking and hit in a crash.

To promote the safety of people walking, Delano Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation through the month of September focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or signals.

Three arrested at Delano DUI CheckpointOn Friday, August 28, 2026, one subject was arrested for DUI, one subject was arr...
08/31/2026

Three arrested at Delano DUI Checkpoint

On Friday, August 28, 2026, one subject was arrested for DUI, one subject was arrested for public intoxication, and five citations were issued for various other violations at a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The DUI checkpoint was held in the 1400 block Fremont Street from 6:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.

Three drivers were cited for operating a vehicle while unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 602 vehicles were contacted, and three subjects were arrested for other criminal charges including driving under the influence, bench warrants, and public intoxication.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Corporal R. Chavez and Detective C. Trimble had the opportunity to visit Pioneer Elementary during Community Helpers Wee...
08/26/2026

Corporal R. Chavez and Detective C. Trimble had the opportunity to visit Pioneer Elementary during Community Helpers Week! They spoke with students about the important role police officers play in our community and answered questions about what it means to serve and protect.

The students also received some fun police-themed trinkets to take home! We appreciate Pioneer Elementary for inviting us and giving us the opportunity to connect with our community’s future leaders.

Delano Police Department Welcomes A New OfficerToday, we proudly swore in Officer Adam Abu Baker who recently graduated ...
08/25/2026

Delano Police Department Welcomes A New Officer

Today, we proudly swore in Officer Adam Abu Baker who recently graduated from the POST Academy 26-33 of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

Officer Baker will now begin the rigorous Field Training Program, gaining valuable knowledge and skills, as he prepares to serve the Delano community with dedication and professionalism.

Please join us in welcoming him to the Delano PD family as he embark on his law enforcement career!

The Delano Police Department is hosting an anonymous gun buy back event. Help keep fi****ms off our streets and out of t...
08/24/2026

The Delano Police Department is hosting an anonymous gun buy back event. Help keep fi****ms off our streets and out of the wrong hands.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 4th, 2026 Delano, Calif. – The Delano Police Department wi...
08/21/2026

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 4th, 2026

Delano, Calif. – The Delano Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on September 4th, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

“We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car,” Chief Jerry Nicholson said. “Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.”

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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