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An unmanned, out of control boat may circle ejected occupants, often running them over. Wear an engine cut-off switch!
06/19/2026

An unmanned, out of control boat may circle ejected occupants, often running them over. Wear an engine cut-off switch!

Always be aware of your surroundings while on the water.
06/13/2026

Always be aware of your surroundings while on the water.

06/09/2026

Strong winds and cold water can create dangerous conditions on the lake within minutes. Before heading out, take a moment to watch this boating message from our Marine 1 Unit and make safety a priority.

Your safety and those responding in an emergency depend on it.

Stay safe this summer season!

06/09/2026

Ride Safe. Bike Smart. 🚲

🛑 Did you know?
For both E-bikes and E-scooters you are required to obey traffic signals, stop at stop signs, and yield the right-of-way. This means riders need to be aware of and follow all applicable traffic laws, just like any other vehicle on the road.

E-Bike Rules:
🔹 Class 1 & 2: Helmet required if under 18; passengers allowed only if the bike has a proper seat
🔹 Class 3: Helmet required for all ages; must be 16+ to ride; no passengers allowed
E-Scooter Rules:
🔹 Must be 16+ with a driver’s license
🔹 Helmet required if under 18
🔹 No passengers allowed
Mopeds & E-Motorcycles Rules:
🔹 Must be 16+ with a driver’s license
🔹 Helmet required for all ages

Where Can You Ride?
✅ E-Bikes & E-Scooters: Class I & II bike trails; E-Scooters may not be ridden on sidewalks.
⚠️ Mopeds & E-Motorcycles: Public roads only. Not allowed on sidewalks, Class I & II bike trails, or bike lanes.

Check out this link for more information on E-bikes & E-scooters.
🔗 https://cityofslt.us/2493/E-Bike-and-Scooter-Information

Have fun and stay safe! 💙✨
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Barton Health South Lake Tahoe Police Department

Don’t become another statistic. Safe boating is smart boating.
06/04/2026

Don’t become another statistic. Safe boating is smart boating.

Today, May 31, 2026 the South Lake Tahoe Police Department had the honor of providing an es**rt and traffic control for ...
05/31/2026

Today, May 31, 2026 the South Lake Tahoe Police Department had the honor of providing an es**rt and traffic control for the 77th annual Highway 50 Wagon Train. Started in 1949 to mark the 100th anniversary of the “Gold Rush” on Highway 50, the Wagon Train has traveled from Lake Tahoe to Placerville every year since. Recognized by the State of California in 1980 and the State of Nevada in 1982 the Wagon Train is the only Bi-State Moving Historical Event in the United States. SLTPD es**rts the Wagon Train from the area of Round Hill, NV into California and through the city limits. From there the California Highway Patrol takes over as the Wagon train makes its way over Echo Summit to Placerville, CA.

Taking a boating safety course can remind you of the serious hazards associated with boating.
05/29/2026

Taking a boating safety course can remind you of the serious hazards associated with boating.

On May 22, SLTPD Marine 1 responded to what was reported as a 20' log in the Tahoe Keys Homeowners Channel creating a ha...
05/28/2026

On May 22, SLTPD Marine 1 responded to what was reported as a 20' log in the Tahoe Keys Homeowners Channel creating a hazard to navigation. With the help of and Towboat US Lake Tahoe, they were able to safely remove what turned out to be a 50' partially submerged log.

Especially in the early season, boaters need to keep a sharp eye out for floating and partially submerged debris and report any hazards to navigation to USCG Station Lake Tahoe (209) 815-7052. Stay safe out there!

Congratulations to Dispatch Supervisor Jill Gard on graduating the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Dispatch Supervisor Jill Gard on graduating the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) course. SLI is an intense, eight month program focusing on leadership, ethical decision making, and personal growth. Each class includes approximately 20 other supervisors, including police sergeants and dispatch supervisors, from agencies throughout California.

The program tasks its students with reading books on leadership, ethics, and overcoming adversity. They also give a final presentation on an adaptive leadership project they develop during the course.

Way to go, Jill!

05/19/2026

Honoring our local 9-1-1 heroes. 👏

On Wednesday, May 13, at the State Capitol in Sacramento, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil recognized outstanding public safety dispatchers during the 9-1-1 Heroes event, presenting Senate Certificates of Recognition to those whose calm, courage, and decisive communication saved lives during critical incidents.

Among those honored were our very own, Fire Dispatcher Melissa Dube and Police Dispatcher Nicole Harrington, who were nominated for their extraordinary response during the historic June 21, 2025, storm on Lake Tahoe’s south shore. As eight-foot swells battered the shoreline and 9-1-1 calls surged, Melissa and Nicole worked side-by-side under intense pressure, helping protect the community during one of the region’s most challenging emergencies.

We are proud to celebrate Melissa and Nicole for receiving the 9-1-1 Hero Award and grateful for their unwavering dedication to public safety.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable dispatch professionals. 💙

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