As we navigate through our daily routines, it’s crucial to ensure our safety and protect our belongings. Here are some important reminders and tips regarding bicycle safety and overall security measures: Register Your Bicycle: Don’t forget to register your bike through the retailer’s website, whether it’s from Specialized, Trek, or another brand. Keeping a record … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAIRFAX, CA –Mental and physical wellness is critical to a professional, successful police force. Because law enforcement officers are exposed to traumatic incidents at much higher rates than the general population, they are more susceptible to mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and suicide. To proactively address these mental health … Continued
Rico Tabaranza, Chief of Police The Fairfax Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle thefts, riflings of unlocked vehicles, stolen vehicles, fraud, embezzlement, and evading of police officers in the Manor Hill Area that occurred at about 1 a.m. this morning. We seek assistance from our community to review their home residential and doorbell … Continued
Marin County will take part in a nationwide test in collaboration with additional local and state agencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)will be testing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system at approximately 11:20 AM on Wednesday, October 4. Everyone with a compatible mobile phone, radio, or television should receive … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rico Tabaranza, Chief of Police Suspect arrested for arson, assault and public intoxication On Wednesday, 9/20/2023, at approximately 12:38 a.m., the Fairfax Police Department 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a public disturbance near Park Rd. and Wreden Av. in Fairfax. Fairfax Police Officers arrived on the scene and determined that … Continued
Mayor Cutrano has proclaimed the first Friday in June, June 2 as Gun Violence Awareness Day. Next week at the regular Town Council meeting, the Council will present this proclamation to Moms Demand Action and consider a proclamation recognizing the month of June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. Wear Orange March Sunday, June 4th | … Continued
RACIAL MAKE UP OF THE FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL With the recent events across the nation and calls for policy reform amongst municipal police agencies, another topic has been calls for more racial diversity within these agencies. It is readily apparent to those within our community that we have a very diverse police force … Continued
In a previous message to the community (6/5/2020), I spoke to the fact that our policies on use of force are in line with many of the policy reform recommendations from outside organizations. I pointed out that those policies have always been available on our web site. I understand that my messages cannot reach a … Continued
Community Message from Chief Christopher Morin, June 5, 2020 I along with some of our community leaders have received many calls, emails and social media messages from within and outside our community in the recent days. The questions are concerning our use of force and other policies in relation to a report card and information … Continued
To The Fairfax Community: On June 1st, 2020 I attended a meeting of all of the Marin County Police Chiefs. Below is a joint statement that we have agreed on disseminating to our communities as the result of the death George Floyd in Minnesota. I endorse this statement. The officers of your Fairfax Police Department … Continued
