Menlo Park PD

06/08/2026

Menlo Park Police Department advises you to use caution and plan ahead due to potential for traffic congestion at Bayfront Expressway and University Av due to a traffic signal outage. The traffic ...

06/05/2026

Menlo Park City Council recognized June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Commander Dixon and several MPPD staff accepted the official proclamation at the May 19 council meeting. The first Friday in June is observed as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in tribute to Hadiya Pendleton, who was tragically shot and killed at age 15 in January 2013, other victims of gun violence and their loved ones. Join us in continuing to honor those whose lives are cut short each year by gun violence, and the countless survivors whose lives are forever altered

06/05/2026

Attention, ! This Sunday, June 7, prepare for road closures from 7 a.m.–noon during the Menlo Park Kids Triathlon, which will take place from 8–11 a.m.

Impacted street closures include:
📍Alma Street at the Library
📍Willow Road
📍Willow Road at Alma Street
📍Burgess Road
📍Waverly Street
📍Sherwood Way

Please exercise caution around the race area and look out for children. See the race map for more information. Learn more about the triathlon at www.mpkidstri.org.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Menlo Park Police Department advises you that Eastbound Willow Rd and Middlefield Rd has been reopened. The roadway is now clear. 

06/01/2026

Menlo Park Police Department advises you to AVOID Eastbound Willow Rd at Middlefield Rd due to a current traffic issue. A large tree near Eastbound Willow Rd at Middlefield Rd has closed Eastbound ...

05/29/2026

National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 4 from 5-9pm! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes public safety-community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, bringing police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Register your block party to enjoy free block party registration and get a visit from MPPD personnel and local officials (as time permits). For more info and to register your block party go to https://bit.ly/4f6Q05k

05/28/2026

Yesterday we had our swearing-in ceremony for new hires. Congratulations to Communications Dispatchers Moses and Pomerantz, Community Service Officers Gonzalez and Sims, and Police Officers Darden, Rosas and Quinn!

05/28/2026

On May 27, 2026, Menlo Park Officers attempted to stop a vehicle connected to an assault with a deadly weapon incident issued by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle fled, leading to a pursuit over the Dumbarton Bridge. The suspect was not located. During the response, one of our officers was involved in a collision near the toll plaza. The uninvolved driver was not injured. The officer sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and is recovering.
We’re grateful no members of the public were hurt and remain committed to keeping our community safe. For more info go to https://bit.ly/3RAStez

05/27/2026

Menlo Park Police advises you to AVOID East Bound Dumbarton bridge due to current traffic congestion. The injury accident just west of the Toll Plaza will cause traffic backups and detours for the ...