Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

09/04/2026

Join us at the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety as a Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher!

Bring your experience to our fast-paced team and make a difference in our community! This is an open/continuous recruitment. Apply today by clicking the link below.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5406426/public-safety-dispatcher-lateral?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Community Services Officer Angel Tostado to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety!

Born and raised in the Bay Area, CSO Tostado is proud to serve the Sunnyvale community. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to all he will accomplish in his role. Welcome, CSO Tostado!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Yesterday morning, we welcomed our five newest Public Safety Officers, Jaymin Baek, Brenden Bell, Jinny Park, Adam Piccolotti, and Shawn Mrad, to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety.

They successfully graduated from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office 186th Academy, where they were sworn in by Chief Pistor and took the oath to protect and serve the City of Sunnyvale.

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our newest graduates! We look forward to seeing all they will accomplish as they serve and protect the City of Sunnyvale. Congratulations!

08/17/2026

Before the summer season winds down, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. Make the decision that saves lives. Choose safety every time you get behind the wheel and never drive under the influence.

To help keep our community safe, we will have additional officers on patrol August 19 through Labor Day (Sept. 7) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The additional efforts to prevent impaired driving are part of a national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

08/17/2026

Over the weekend, Chief Pistor and members of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, along with members of the City Council and City Manager Tim Kirby, attended India’s 80th Independence Day Celebration at Ponderosa Park in Sunnyvale.

The celebration brought together people from diverse backgrounds to honor India’s Independence Day and foster community and connection.

We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate alongside the community we proudly serve!

08/13/2026

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) received an information flier from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) about a recent trend involving community mailbox thefts. Suspects were using a tool to open mailboxes while leaving them appearing to be locked, with little or no visible evidence of theft.

In late July, a DPS Community Services Officer recognized a recently reported mail theft consistent with the trend and alerted the General Crimes Unit (CGU). Detectives investigated thefts from more than 40 community mailboxes and identified a primary suspect and his vehicle. The suspect, who was on parole, was later seen breaking into community mailboxes in San Jose with a female accomplice, who was also on parole.

Last week, DPS and California Parole Agents searched both suspects’ residences. Investigators recovered more than 100 pieces of suspected stolen mail, burglary tools, and stolen USPS mailbox locks from the primary suspect’s residence. From the second suspect’s residences, investigators recovered more than 80 pounds of suspected stolen mail, burglary tools, and suspected methamphetamine. The stolen mail included checks, credit cards, and other personal identifying information.

The mail was connected to addresses throughout Sunnyvale, San Jose, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Sausalito, and Oakland. Many locations were large apartment and condominium complexes with centralized mailboxes, resulting in numerous victims.

Both suspects were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Jail. Detectives are working to identify additional victims and determine the primary suspect’s involvement in other thefts and burglaries throughout Santa Clara County.

Thank you to our law enforcement partners for their collaboration on this investigation.

08/11/2026

August is Back-to-School Safety Month! As students return to school, roads and school zones get busier. Take a moment to refresh your traffic safety knowledge and help keep our community safe.

Drive distraction-free: Always wear your seatbelt, stay focused on the road, and put your phone away. Never text or use your phone while driving, even at a stop sign, and never drive impaired by alcohol, ma*****na, or prescription drugs.

Protect pedestrians: Stop for school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Watch for children crossing unexpectedly, especially between parked cars. Avoid U-turns and illegal parking near schools, and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Follow speed limits and road conditions: Obey posted speed limits, slow down when children are present, and adjust your speed when road conditions require.

Share the road: Bikes and e-bikes must follow traffic laws. Signal, obey signs, and safely share the road with vehicles and pedestrians.

Remember, kids may be distracted on their way to school. Slow down, stay alert, and help keep them safe. Small choices can save lives.

For more information on bike paths, crossing guards, e-bike safety, and traffic safety events, please visit our Safe Routes to School website linked below.

https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/departments/public-safety/public-safety-services/community-programs/safe-routes-to-school

08/10/2026

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducted an enhanced enforcement operation at smoke shops across Sunnyvale in June and July 2026. The operation resulted in the seizure of 62 boxes containing 7,062 illegal products, including cannabis, 7-OH, flavored to***co, and other items, valued at $114,575. Flavored ni****ne vapes accounted for 76% of the total seizure value.

The three-phased operation responded to community concerns about the accessibility of to***co products to minors. DPS partnered with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office to conduct inspections, seize illegal products, and issue enforcement notices.

Before the inspections, the Sunnyvale DPS Community Crimes Unit and Neighborhood Preservation Unit issued verbal warnings to smoke shop owners. DPS investigators then worked with CDTFA to conduct joint inspections at eight shops. Investigators also attempted to purchase illegal products, including flavored to***co and ni****ne products, illegal cannabis, 7-OH Kratom, and other untaxed products that are often marketed toward youth.

Monetary sanctions and Notices of Violations were issued to business owners, and Notices of Violations were also issued to property owners. DPS will conduct follow-up inspections to ensure businesses are complying with state and local laws.

DPS will continue working with its law enforcement partners to educate business owners and protect the community from illegal products.

08/09/2026

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is aware of a fire that occurred on the south side of City Hall on All America Way. The fire is out and is no longer actively burning. The area is currently smoldering and will remain on fire watch as officers continue to monitor the site.

The fire originated from a backup generator’s lithium-ion battery. There is currently no shelter-in-place order. There are currently no suspicious circumstances associated with the fire. Please continue to avoid the area while officers remain on scene and monitor the site.