🚨The SAFE Team is here to help! The SAFE Team resources are NOW AVAILABLE 8AM – 8PM, Tuesday - Saturday. Comprised of civilian first responders, the SAFE Team responds to and proactively addresses specific calls for service involving mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and homelessness. The SAFE Team offers a unique crisis response, prevention, and intervention program for our most vulnerable community members. This resource complements essential health and quality of life needs for our community. ☎️SAFE Team Services are accessible directly by phone: 415-899-7000. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. Join Novato City Council, SAFE Team members and City staff for an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony welcoming the SAFE Team. 📆 Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30pm 📍 In front of the City Administrative Offices, 922 Machin Avenue ➡️ Learn more about the SAFE Program at novato.org/SAFE @TweetNovato #NovatoPolice #NovatoPD #NPD #CityofNovato #Novato #SAFETeam #SAFE #SpecializedAssistanceForEveryone #mobilecrisisintervention #mentalhealth

🛑 What’s New Wednesday!🛑 Have you noticed the new stop signs at the newly completed Grant Ave Bridge? Be sure to keep an eye out for these additions as you navigate the area. These stop signs are part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow. The Grant Ave Bridge project has been a significant undertaking, and we are excited to see it come to fruition, providing residents with safer infrastructure and safer travel routes. Let's keep moving forward together! The project added 2 new Stop signs to the intersection: 1. Grant Ave Westbound traffic (from Seventh St. towards the bridge) – highlighted yellow 2. Grant Ave Northbound traffic (from Novato Blvd. towards the bridge) – highlighted blue @TweetNovato #WhatsNewWednesday #Wednesday #Whatsnew #NewStopSigns #StopSign #Novato #CityofNovato #NovatoPolice #TrafficSafety #Traffic #Signs

⚡POWER OUTAGE: Per @PGE4Me, unplanned outage in Novato. 4,416 customers affected. PG&E assessing cause. 🔋Estimated Restoration: 2/18 @ 1:30 PM 💡For updates➡ pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/out… ☎Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Have a plan & #StaySafe.

🐾MEET “KODA”!🐾 A big round of applause to ALL the incredible 4th graders in Novato who participated in our K9 Naming contest last month. Many thanks to the @NUSD1 for teaming up with the students on this paw-some project. With almost 200 entries, picking just one was no walk in the park! A special shout out to one lucky 4th grader at Pleasant Valley Elementary for submitting the name “Koda” and winning the pizza party for their class! Koda is a spirited 2.5-year-old Dutch Shepherd, partnered with K-9 Handler, Officer Solana. This dynamic duo is ready to serve our community and create a safer Novato. If you spot them around town, feel free to give them a friendly wave! 👋 🚔For more information about Koda and the NPD canine program, please visit novatopolicek9foundation.org

✨Congratulations Lieutenant Jacob!✨ Lieutenant Jacob is retiring after an illustrious career dedicated to serving the City of Novato. Throughout his time at the Novato Police Department, Lieutenant Jacob has taken on various roles - including serving as the Special Services Lieutenant, Traffic Officer, Novato Response Team Supervisor, Detective, Body Worn Camera Coordinator, Crisis Negotiation Team Commander, Field Training Program Coordinator, Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team, and Fleet Manager. Some of his achievements throughout his career include: 2005 Traffic Officer Assignment 2011 Detective Assignment 2012 Promotion to Corporal 2014 + 2017 Employee of the Year 2015 Promotion to Acting Sergeant 2016 Promotion to Sergeant 2017 Body Worn/Fleet Camera Coordinator 2017 Novato Response Team Sergeant 2020 Promotion to Lieutenant 2024 Leadership Novato Graduation Lt. Jacob, your tenure is filled with numerous tales of teamwork, dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact. Your dedication to your team members, assisting the department in countless projects, and, above all, your relatability to the community will be fondly remembered. While you may be hanging up the badge, your passion for making a difference remains. On behalf of the Novato Police Department, enjoy your retirement, which you truly deserve – you will be greatly missed! Congratulations to 23 years in Law Enforcement!! #npd #novato #novatopolice #cityofnovato #police #community #police #retirement #wewillmissyou #youwillbemissed #enjoyyourretirement #retired #retiredlife #retiredcop #retiredofinstagram #marin

Community Assistance Needed in Arson Case: local.nixle.com/alert/111840… July 30, 2024 – Early this morning, around 3:30AM, Novato Police Officers and Novato Fire District Personnel responded to a fire within the temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park. The fire spread quickly, burning several tents, the perimeter fence, and the large tree in the center of camp. Novato Fire swiftly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses or the Novato Creek. Residents were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported due to the fire. Novato Police Department and Novato Fire District are actively investigating this incident as arson. Community members with information about this fire are encouraged to call the Novato Police Department at 415-897-4361 to provide information to investigators.