Frequently Asked Questions

You can utilize our online portal to file non-emergency incident reports, including non-injury traffic accidents.

Non-emergency incident reporting

Noise violations can occur at any hour and may include noise sources such as music, voices, social gatherings, leaf blowers, construction, etc. You can report noise violations at (707) 584-2600.

If you accidentally call 911, do not hang up the phone. Stay on the line and tell the operator what happened. The operator will need to know exactly where you are so the police can verify that the 911 call was accidental.

Property will only be released to its rightful owner. To retrieve property, you must show photo ID and pay any applicable fees. Release hours are by appointment only. Please call (707) 584-2600 to make an appointment.

Not at this time. Livescan fingerprinting can be completed here in Rohnert Park at Ameriprints. 

Our officers are trained to handle an array of situations calmly and professionally. Follow the directions from officers and remain peaceful even if the interaction ends in an arrest.

• Pull to the right.
• Put the vehicle in park.
• Roll down the window.
• Turn on inside lights.
• Keep your hands visible.
• Expect the officer to engage you respectfully and reciprocate the same.
• Ask before reaching for anything.
• You will be asked to provide a Driver’s License, Registration & Proof of Insurance.
• You may be asked questions about the vehicle and other occupants.
• If weapons are present leave them where they are and notify the officer. Keep your hands visible.
• Notify the officer if injured or medical attention is needed.
• Stay peaceful.

• Expect the Officer to engage you respectfully and reciprocate the same
• Consensual/Casual Contact: Officers contact many people in their community either during routine events or during a call for service. During these encounters, you are free to end the contact and/or not speak with the officer if you choose.
• Detention Stops: In a detention stop the police only need reasonable suspicion to stop/detain an individual. Reasonable suspicion means that there were objectively reasonable circumstances to suspect that the detained individual was involved in or was about to be involved in a crime. If you are being detained, you do not have the legal right to walk or run away or resist in any other manner.
• Answer questions if you want to, or request an attorney.
• Provide any required documents (Driver’s License, insurance, etc.).
• Sign paperwork not admitting guilt.
• Ask the officer clarifying questions in a non-argumentative manner.
• Ask for the officer’s name and badge number if you want.
• Ask for an incident or case number.

Yes, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety has an anonymous crime reporting email. Anonymous reports can also be made via telephone at (707) 584-2677.

Inside the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is a secured drug drop box in which you can place unwanted or expired medications. 

A Public Safety Officer is a Police Officer. A Public Safety Officer is also a Firefighter. Our Public Safety Officers go through both a Police and Fire Academy.

Yes. All fireworks, including safe and sane, are illegal to possess, sell, transport, or utilize within Rohnert Park city limits. 

You may visit our main station lobby during business hours. If an officer is available, they will be able to sign for you.

Graffiti on public property can be reported through GovReach or by calling (707) 584-2600.

Inoperable vehicles parked on city streets can be reported through GovReach or by calling (707) 584-2600. Please be aware that the process to remove a vehicle from the roadway may not be immediate. 

The Department received an ISO Public Protection Classification rating of 2.

Firefighters can and often do get there first, and time is critical in a medical emergency. Our engines respond in addition to the ambulance. 

Time is critical for someone who has experienced a heart attack, injury, or other illness that makes the person stop breathing. The heart and brain have a better chance of full recovery if they receive oxygen in as soon as possible. Without it, a person can suffer irreversible brain damage or death. Our firefighters can use life-saving techniques, including defibrillation, to help prevent death or permanent injury. These life-saving techniques are much more effective the sooner they are provided to the patient.

Yes, our Community Service Officers (CSO) handle animal control-related calls within the City. They respond to calls regarding stray, sick, aggressive, or injured animals. CSOs also investigate reports of animal cruelty and dog bite incidents. 

To report a barking dog, please call us at (707) 584-2600. 

Yes, if you see something that just doesn't seem right, say something. Although police may not be dispatched to the scene, any information you can provide to dispatch is helpful. The details you provide about an individual(s) description, such as approximate height, weight, sex, color of clothing, and distinguishing features, can be used to determine any patterns or connections to other similar events. 

In 1996, California enacted "Megan's Law," which provides the public with photographs and descriptive information on the most serious sex offenders residing in California who have been convicted of committing sex crimes and are required to register their whereabouts with local law enforcement.

No, unless there is an injury or the accident was a hit-and-run. Parties involved may exchange information and contact their respective insurance carriers.