San Mateo Police Department

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SMPD utilizes innovative approaches and problem-solving units to address crime, blight, disorder, traffic, and parking issues within our community.

This morning, our Honor Guard, along with our Chaplain, Ray McClendon, attended the 24th Annual San Mateo County Inter-F...
09/06/2026

This morning, our Honor Guard, along with our Chaplain, Ray McClendon, attended the 24th Annual San Mateo County Inter-Faith Public Safety Memorial. It is always an honor for us to recognize all who lost their lives in service to others. Especially, as we near the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. We remember. 🕊️

IT’S 8 A.M. — AND DUI DOESN’T HAVE A TIME OF DAY. 🚔This morning, officers responded to a traffic collision involving a d...
09/04/2026

IT’S 8 A.M. — AND DUI DOESN’T HAVE A TIME OF DAY. 🚔

This morning, officers responded to a traffic collision involving a driver who was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Thankfully, the other party involved was not injured. Following the investigation, the impaired driver was arrested for DUI.

We often associate impaired driving with nights, weekends, or leaving a bar — but DUI can happen at any hour. Whether you’re heading to work, running errands, or driving home, alcohol and driving never mix.

If you’ve been drinking, don’t get behind the wheel. Make other arrangements, call for a ride, or give yourself the time you need to sober up.

The time on the clock doesn’t change the risk.

Drive sober. Every trip. Every time.

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Backyard Prowler Hooked for Attempted Burglary and Drug PossessionSan Mateo, CA – On September 2, 2026, at 1:20 p.m., Sa...
09/03/2026

Backyard Prowler Hooked for Attempted Burglary and Drug Possession

San Mateo, CA – On September 2, 2026, at 1:20 p.m., San Mateo Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to the 400 block of Highland Avenue on a report of a suspicious person at a private residence. Officers arrived and, after obtaining the basic facts from the reporting party, contacted Eduardo Ramirez Acosta nearby, who matched the initial suspect description.

Through surveillance footage and witness statements, officers learned that Ramirez Acosta entered the backyard of a private residence and then entered a closed shed on the property, where he gathered approximately $2,000 worth of items and concealed them in a backpack and box. As Ramirez Acosta exited the shed, he was confronted by the resident and claimed to be from a cleaning company that had previously worked at the residence. Ramirez Acosta then left the property without the items. Additional surveillance footage showed Ramirez Acosta attempting to enter the primary residence through multiple locked doors and windows. Officers also confirmed that Ramirez Acosta was not an employee of the cleaning company.

Based on the probable cause established during the investigation, Ramirez Acosta was arrested for attempted first degree burglary and second degree burglary. During a search incident to his arrest, officers located methamphetamine and unlawful drug paraphernalia in Ramirez Acosta’s jacket. Additional charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia were added. Ramirez Acosta was transported to the San Mateo County Jail, where he was booked on his charges.

We ask our community members to stay alert and help us by reporting crimes and suspicious activity. If you see a suspicious person, vehicle, or activity, call the San Mateo Police Department. Trust your instincts. See Something, Say Something.

ARRESTED
Eduardo Ramirez Acosta, 23-year-old San Mateo resident

CHARGES:
664/460(A) PC-Attempted First-Degree Burglary
460(B) PC-Second-Degree Burglary
11364 (A) HS-Possession of Unlawful Paraphernalia
11377 (A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance

Good morning San Mateo! Let’s make it a wonderful day. Be safe and kind to one another.
09/03/2026

Good morning San Mateo! Let’s make it a wonderful day. Be safe and kind to one another.

Uncooperative. Dishonest. Then brass knuckles fall out of your pants. 😬 A traffic stop can become dangerous in seconds. ...
09/03/2026

Uncooperative. Dishonest. Then brass knuckles fall out of your pants. 😬 A traffic stop can become dangerous in seconds. Carrying weapons and refusing to cooperate puts officers—and everyone involved—at risk. 🚔

Tonight was PD Night #1 for the current CityofSanMateo City Services Academy. Chief Barberini went over the makeup of t...
09/03/2026

Tonight was PD Night #1 for the current CityofSanMateo City Services Academy. Chief Barberini went over the makeup of the department and what each unit is responsible for. Presenters from Dispatch, Community Relations, Traffic and SWAT also presented.

While this academy class will spend two redacted evenings with us, we’re excited to start our own Community Police Academy in a couple of weeks. There, attendees will get a more in-depth look at and experience the way we do things here at SMPD.

If you’re civic-minded, both are great annual opportunities to learn about local government and law enforcement.

09/02/2026

Labor Day is almost here! 🎉

No matter what your plans are for the long weekend, SAFE driving must be at the top of your checklist. ⤵️

34 PEDESTRIANS EVERY DAYAccording to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 34 pedestrians are killed or injured on Ca...
09/01/2026

34 PEDESTRIANS EVERY DAY

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 34 pedestrians are killed or injured on California roads every day.

That’s 34 people walking to work, heading to school, exercising or simply trying to get where they’re going.

September is California Pedestrian Safety Month, and it’s a good reminder that keeping our roads safe is a responsibility we all share!

If you’re driving, put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road. Slow down, pay attention around crosswalks and intersections, and always be prepared for someone to step into your path.

If you’re walking, stay alert too. Put the phone away when crossing the street, use crosswalks when available and try to make eye contact with drivers before you cross. Never assume a driver sees you.

34 pedestrians killed or injured every day is 34 too many.

Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot, pay attention, look out for each other and help us keep San Mateo’s streets safe.

Another reminder that impaired driving can have serious consequences. 🚔
09/01/2026

Another reminder that impaired driving can have serious consequences. 🚔

TRAINING TOGETHER. RESPONDING TOGETHER. 🚓🚒🚑B-Team recently joined our partners at San Mateo Consolidated Fire and AMR fo...
08/31/2026

TRAINING TOGETHER. RESPONDING TOGETHER. 🚓🚒🚑

B-Team recently joined our partners at San Mateo Consolidated Fire and AMR for a coordinated active-threat training exercise.

Officers, firefighters, and paramedics worked through realistic scenarios involving an active threat and multiple role players portraying injured and critically injured victims. The training challenged our teams to communicate, coordinate resources, neutralize the threat, provide lifesaving care, and safely evacuate victims.

Exercises like these give police, fire, and EMS personnel the opportunity to train side-by-side before we ever have to respond together during a real emergency.

We’re proud of the teamwork, communication, and professionalism demonstrated by everyone involved. A big thank you to San Mateo Consolidated Fire, AMR, and all of our role players who helped make the training as realistic as possible.

Train together. Respond together. Protect our community together.

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