Hollister Police Department

08/28/2026

Today is a bittersweet day for our department as Officer Alejandro Gaeta turns in his equipment and begins the next chapter of his career with another nearby law enforcement agency.

Over the past four years, Officer Gaeta has served our department and community in many different roles. He has worked patrol, served as a Field Training Officer (FTO), and worked as a detective.

His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to those around him were recognized by his peers when he was selected as our Officer of the Year in 2024.

While we are certainly sad to see him leave, we are proud of everything he has accomplished during his time with us. The impact he has made on our department, our community, and the officers he has worked alongside will not be forgotten.

Officer Gaeta, thank you for the over four years of service, dedication, hard work, and commitment. We wish you nothing but success in your new assignment and the next chapter of your career.

You will be missed, and you will always be a member of our extended law enforcement family.

Spanish:

Hoy es un día agridulce para nuestro departamento, ya que el oficial Alejandro Gaeta entrega su equipo y comienza el siguiente capítulo de su carrera con otra agencia policial cercana.

En los últimos cuatro años, el oficial Gaeta ha servido a nuestro departamento y a la comunidad en muchos roles diferentes. Ha trabajado en patrullas, se desempeñó como Oficial de Entrenamiento de Campo (FTO) y trabajó como detective.

Su dedicación, profesionalismo y compromiso con quienes lo rodeaban fueron reconocidos por sus compañeros cuando fue seleccionado como nuestro Oficial del Año en 2024.
Aunque ciertamente estamos tristes de verlo irse, estamos orgullosos de todo lo que ha logrado durante su tiempo con nosotros. El impacto que ha tenido en nuestro departamento, nuestra comunidad y los oficiales con los que ha trabajado no será olvidado.

Oficial Gaeta, gracias por los más de cuatro años de servicio, dedicación, trabajo duro y compromiso. No le deseamos más que éxito en su nueva tarea y en el próximo capítulo de su carrera.

08/23/2026

08/18/2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services
Weekly Update
Reporting Period: August 10, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services proudly serves the City of Hollister and the unincorporated areas of San Benito County. Each week, our team responds to calls for service, cares for stray animals, reunites lost pets with their families, coordinates with rescue partners, and works to find loving homes for animals in our care.

As part of our commitment to keeping our community informed, we will be sharing a weekly snapshot of our shelter operations and outcomes.

This Week’s Statistics

Cat Intakes (City): 3
Cat Intakes (County): 0
Dog Intakes (City): 3
Dog Intakes (County): 1
Animals Returned to Owner: 1
Animals Adopted: 4
Animals Transferred to Rescue: 2
Animals Currently Housed at the Shelter: 50

We are grateful to our rescue partners, volunteers, adopters, fosters, and community members for their continued support. Every adoption, every reunion, and every responsible pet owner plays an important role in helping us provide the best possible care for the animals we serve.

08/15/2026

Our own Officer Schneider was a special guest over at the Hills Book Store on San Benito Street.  She helped out with the Children’s Story Time and read a few books to a small group of children. 

She then held a small Q&A session with the kids.   Check out the store's IG page (hillsbookstore) for posts about the event. We love the way our Officer Schneider stays involved with our community.

Spanish:

Nuestro propio oficial Schneider fue un invitado especial en la librería Hills en la calle San Benito. Ayudó con el Children's Story Time y leyó algunos libros a un pequeño grupo de niños.

Luego realizó una pequeña sesión de preguntas y respuestas con los niños. Consulte la página de IG de la tienda (librería de colinas) para obtener publicaciones sobre el evento. Nos encanta la forma en que nuestro oficial Schneider se mantiene involucrado con nuestra comunidad.

08/11/2026

🐾 FIND YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND AT THE BRASS TAP! 🐶🐱

Join us this Saturday, August 15th from 10 AM-2 PM for our Animal Adoption Event with animals from the Hollister Animal Shelter! ❤️

Adoption fees are just $25 and include age-appropriate vaccinations and spay/neuter of your new pet. An approved adoption application is required.

📍 The Brass Tap Hollister
1701 Airline Hwy, Suite 100

Come meet some adorable animals looking for their forever homes, enjoy lunch and drinks, and help us give a deserving pet a second chance! 🐾

Save a life. Find a friend. ❤️

08/11/2026

Here is a great job opportunity for those of you who want to give back to the community and want a career as a first responder.

Last Chance to Be Considered | Apply Now | Complete Steps by Sept. 3

If you have been thinking about applying for Public Safety Dispatcher I, now is the time. This is the last chance to be considered for our next round of interviews.

With our updated salary schedule, this is a great opportunity to start a meaningful career in public safety communications. Dispatchers play a critical role in helping callers through emergencies and supporting police, fire, and EMS response.

To be eligible for an invitation to interview at the end of September, candidates must apply now and complete all steps in the hiring process by September 3.

If you are calm under pressure, can multitask, and want to do work that matters, we want to hear from you.

Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scr911/jobs/5327375/public-safety-dispatcher-i?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/10/2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services
Weekly Update
Reporting Period: August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services proudly serves the City of Hollister and the unincorporated areas of San Benito County. Each week, our team responds to calls for service, cares for stray animals, reunites lost pets with their families, coordinates with rescue partners, and works to find loving homes for animals in our care.

As part of our commitment to keeping our community informed, we will be sharing a weekly snapshot of our shelter operations and outcomes.

This Week’s Statistics

Cat Intakes (City): 1
Cat Intakes (County): 3
Dog Intakes (City): 4
Dog Intakes (County): 4
Animals Returned to Owner: 1
Animals Adopted: 3
Animals Transferred to Rescue: 5
Animals Currently Housed at the Shelter: 50

We are grateful to our rescue partners, volunteers, adopters, fosters, and community members for their continued support. Every adoption, every reunion, and every responsible pet owner plays an important role in helping us provide the best possible care for the animals we serve.

08/05/2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services
Weekly Update
Reporting Period: July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services proudly serves the City of Hollister and the unincorporated areas of San Benito County. Each week, our team responds to calls for service, cares for stray animals, reunites lost pets with their families, coordinates with rescue partners, and works to find loving homes for animals in our care.

As part of our commitment to keeping our community informed, we will be sharing a weekly snapshot of our shelter operations and outcomes.

This Week’s Statistics

Cat Intakes (City): 2
Cat Intakes (County): 4
Dog Intakes (City): 0
Dog Intakes (County): 0
Animals Returned to Owner: 0
Animals Adopted: 3
Animals Transferred to Rescue: 2
Animals Currently Housed at the Shelter: 50

We are grateful to our rescue partners, volunteers, adopters, fosters, and community members for their continued support. Every adoption, every reunion, and every responsible pet owner plays an important role in helping us provide the best possible care for the animals we serve.

08/05/2026

One last dance to end our National Night Out!!