We pride ourselves on being a learning organization that can adapt, evolve, and be resilient at the same time. We are committed to integrity, professionalism, and respect. 

Most of all, we are committed to you—the Walnut Creek community.

Chief of Police

On behalf of the dedicated women and men of the Walnut Creek Police Department, welcome to our official website! Our mission is simple: to protect and serve our community with integrity, professionalism, and respect.

Strong relationships are the foundation of effective policing. We work hard to build trust through transparency and open communication. Every interaction matters, and we strive to provide the highest level of service while treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. We are committed to being progressive and innovative, ensuring our department remains at the forefront of modern policing.

As your Police Chief, and as someone who cares deeply about the Walnut Creek community, I am proud of the commitment our officers and our professional staff demonstrate on a daily basis. From crime prevention and traffic safety to community engagement, our focus is on fostering a culture where everyone feels safe and welcome.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. Together, we can keep Walnut Creek safe for everyone in our community to live, work, and play.

Thank you for your trust and partnership!

Ryan Hibbs
Chief of Police

Annual Report

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Our Annual Report provides a summary of departmental activities, accomplishments, and statistics for the year.

Topics

• Crime statistics
• Important investigations
• Department staffing
• Notable events

Read the Walnut Creek Police Department Annual Report

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Divisions

Operations

• Patrol
• Traffic
• Homeless outreach
• K-9 unit
• Bombs and drones
• SWAT and crisis negotiation

Administrative

• Investigations
• Dispatch and communications
• Professional Standards Unit
• Records
• Property and evidence

Mission and values

Mission

The Walnut Creek Police Department protects and serves the community through professional conduct and proactive enforcement of the law.

Values

Integrity

By serving honorably and behaving ethically we uphold the trust of our community and our organization.

Professionalism

We, the dedicated and highly trained employees of the Walnut Creek Police Department, commit ourselves to superior community service.

Respect

We treat everyone with impartiality, courtesy and dignity while maintaining our loyalty to the community, our department and our profession.