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Awareness and resources for domestic violence

Published on February 02, 2026

Major sporting events can bring excitement and celebration, but they can also coincide with increased incidents of domestic violence. This serves as an important reminder that domestic violence affects people of all backgrounds.

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Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

Published on January 26, 2026

Menlo Park Police Department working in partnership with the Redwood City Police Department and with support from the Atherton Police Department, East Palo Alto Police Department, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) conducted a joint human trafficking enforcement operation in Menlo Park.

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Child safety seat installation event this Sunday, Jan. 25

Published on January 20, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., certified child passenger safety technicians will partner with the Menlo Park Police Department to check car seat installations in the parking lot in front of the Recreation Center (700 Alma St.).

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January is Teen Driving Awareness Month

Published on January 12, 2026

Teen Driving Awareness Month is observed every year in January to raise awareness and educate teen drivers and their parents about the risks they face while driving. This is a great time for families to bring up safety measures and establish good driving habits to help prevent roadway accidents.

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Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response

Published on December 17, 2025

MPPD dispatch received a call reporting a person possibly armed with a gun in the area of Valparaiso Ave and Hallmark Cir and a report of possible shots fired. Officers responded to the area but did not locate anyone matching the description provided. Upon further clarification from the reporting party, a gun was not seen and the sound heard was determined to be fireworks.

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Police respond to mental health incident

Published on December 16, 2025

Menlo Park Police responded to calls of a person with a gun. When officers arrived, it was determined that the person and vehicle matched the description of a missing and suicidal person. The scene was secured, and after a planned approach of the vehicle, the person was found deceased by suicide in the vehicle.

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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Published on November 03, 2025

Nov. 2–8 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while fatigued. Each year, hundreds of lives are lost in drowsy driving-related crashes. Learn how to prevent fatigue behind the wheel with guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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National Teen Driver Safety Week

Published on October 20, 2025

Oct. 19–25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Menlo Park Police Department is providing tools to ensure teens stay safe on the road. Talk with your teens about safe driving habits this week. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18. In 2023, 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers and 53% of teen drivers who died were not wearing seatbelts.

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Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

Published on October 13, 2025

Let’s get ready, Belle Haven! Join Climate Resilient Communities for a free disaster preparedness workshop to learn how to stay safe before, during and after an emergency. Topics include health impacts, emergency response, CPR training and community involvement. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon–3 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.)

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Published on October 06, 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, people unite across the country to uplift the needs, voices and experiences of survivors. This month reminds us that domestic violence affects people of all backgrounds and that support and education are vital to prevention and healing.

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News articles

Awareness and resources for domestic violence

Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

Child safety seat installation event this Sunday, Jan. 25

January is Teen Driving Awareness Month

Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response

Police respond to mental health incident

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week

Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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