LA VERNE POLICE
BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHERCOMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIP
Welcome to the La Verne Police Department Website!
As the Chief of Police, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our newly designed website. Our team has put in a tremendous amount of effort to ensure that this platform provides easy access to important information and tools to better serve our community.
The La Verne Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone. Our agency is comprised of 45 sworn officers, 27 professional staff members, a Reserve Officer force of up to 25, and 26 dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to uphold our mission of protecting and serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and respect.
On this website, you will find a wealth of information about our department, including details about our services, programs, and initiatives. Whether you are looking for information on community outreach programs, crime prevention tips, or how to contact us, you will find it all here. Our goal is to make our services as accessible and transparent as possible.
Key features of our new website include:
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- Easy Navigation: Quickly find the information you need with our user-friendly interface.
- Online Resources: Access forms, reports, and other documents with just a few clicks.
- Community Engagement: Learn about upcoming events, neighborhood watch programs, and volunteer opportunities.
- Stay Informed: Receive updates on public safety alerts, press releases, and other important announcements.
We believe that effective communication and community involvement are essential to fostering trust and collaboration. This website is just one of the many ways we strive to connect with you and address your needs.
Thank you for visiting the La Verne Police Department website. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest level of commitment and dedication.
Stay safe,
Sam Gonzalez
Chief of Police – La Verne Police Department
Latest News Releases
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to the La Verne Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to the La Verne Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads.
Press Release Rodeo Jewelers
La Verne, CA- Sunday, June 29, shortly after 10:00 p.m., multiple suspects attempted to access Rodeo Jewelers, located at 1560 Foothill Blvd., by cutting a hole through the roof. La Verne Police Department Detectives and Officers had received information that suspects from another jewelry store burglary that occurred on May 27th, in the city of Glendale, were preparing to target Rodeo Jewelers.
Press Release Fatal Traffic Collision
La Verne, Calif. – On December 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM, La Verne Police Dispatch received a call of an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle which collided with a pedestrian in the area of Bonita Avenue and Damien Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.
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La Verne Police Department Receives Traffic Safety Grant
We are grateful to be awarded a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support traffic safety and enforcement through September 2026. This funding strengthens our efforts to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on La Verne roads through education, enforcement and community outreach.
With this grant, our efforts will include:
• DUI checkpoints and DUI patrols
• Distracted driving enforcement
• Operations focused on the safety of people walking and biking
• Enforcement of violations that cause crashes such as speeding and red-light running
• Community traffic safety presentations
• Collaborative operations with neighboring agencies
• Training and recertification for officers
Funding is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Overnight Parking Permit Renewals!
As we prepare for the annual renewal window, we are launching a new initiative to make the process more convenient for residents, offering special Saturday Permit Renewal ONLY hours from 9:00am - 1:00pm on the following dates:
🗓️ December 13
🗓️ January 3
🗓️ January 24
No appointments, walk-in only.
Renewal applications may be found in our bio and completed ahead of time to streamline the process even further.
Reminder: We will not be enforcing the overnight Parking Restriction from December 22nd - January 4th. Enforcement will resume at 2:00am on Monday, January 5th.
Today during our Lights & Sirens Toy Drive collection event at Target, our community showed their true holiday spirit, donating NINE boxes of toys in just 3 hours!
The toys were then delivered to our incredible partners at Hillcrest, where they will be sorted and stored until the distribution day.
Special thanks to our friends at Target for hosting us!
There’s still time to get involved:
🗓 Now through Dec 12
🎁 New, unwrapped toys + gift cards
📍 Public Safety Building, all three fire stations, City Hall, Hillcrest, Panera, and Rebirth Lifting Club
Thank you to everyone who has already donated — your support is making the holidays extra special for La Verne families.
The first collection and delivery of toys for the Lights & Sirens Toy Drive is in the books!
Yesterday we cleared the collection bins and delivered the toys to Hillcrest, where they will be sorted and stored until the distribution day.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated — your support is making a real impact for La Verne families.
There’s still time to get involved:
🗓 Now through Dec 12
🎁 New, unwrapped toys + gift cards
📍 Public Safety Building, all three fire stations, City Hall, Hillcrest & more
Plus, you can donate at the following:
⚾️ Holiday Softball Game — Dec 4 5pm @ Wheeler Ave Park
🚑 Stuff the Sirens — Dec 6, 8–11 AM @ Target Shopping Center (toy collection event!)
Let’s keep filling those bins, La Verne ❤️💙
