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Back to school! Words parents love to hear; words kids hate to hear. As the beginning of a school year approaches, the Petaluma Police Department would like to remind parents of a few important tips on getting your children to and from school safely. Bicycle Safety If your child will be riding his or her bicycle...

Vacation is a time for fun and relaxation. Don't let yours be ruined by crime. Follow the crime prevention tips prepared by the State Attorney General Center for Crime and Violence Prevention.  We've summarized them here but you can also visit their website for more info. Before leaving Have good locks on all doors and...

Read this page to learn about the City of Petaluma's current info tech systems, which include Windows-based software and specialty programs.

A lot happens in a Police Department. Some of our work involves sworn officers and duties typically associated with law enforcement -- making arrests, investigating crimes, etc. Other duties involve civilian staff who do behind-the-scenes work, such as dispatching calls, writing grants, and managing records and evidence. A few Department members, like the Chief and...

EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services. In Petaluma, our EMS team includes firefighters, paramedics, and an ambulance service.

Petaluma Police technical services division oversees Records, Dispatch, Community Engagement, Volunteers, and recruitment.

What is HOST? The Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) focuses on ways to help our homeless population access services and get permanent or transitional housing rather than live on the streets or in an encampment.   HOST officers have special training and relationships so that they can respond to homeless related calls with the approach to...

List of Closures Street closures happen for several reasons, including City work, traffic accidents, utility repairs, special events, or other types of non-City repairs. We inform the community about planned street closures through mailed notifications, outreach to business groups and homeowner associations, and social media. However, some closures--such as those caused by weather, accidents, or...

Engineering a Safe, Healthy City The Development Engineering team makes sure that private development projects meet the highest safety standards, not only in their design and construction but also in their impact on traffic, neighborhoods, and other aspects of every day life. Team members spend a lot of time reviewing blueprints, soil analyses, maps, and...

Read about Petaluma's Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility. Learn how used water is processed and then re-used for agricultural/landscape purposes.

The City of Petaluma offers services for boaters at the Marina, located next to the Sheraton Hotel at 781 Baywood Drive, Petaluma CA.

A Safe Place to Learn and Grow Our preschool programs strike the perfect balance between helping your child learn and grow while also letting them (and you!) enjoy these magical years. Wonderful teachers, kid-friendly facilities, and affordable rates make us a favorite among kids and parents alike. Our only requirement: for all programs, children must...