Transparency Portal

The Walnut Creek Department is committed to provide transparency about our police activities, department policies, training materials, and agency practices. We are dedicated to being open, accountable, and maintaining integrity. 

Data

 

Police response activity
See yearly statistics for police response methods.

Racial Identification and Profiling data
View data identifying the race or ethnicity, gender, age, English fluency, disability and sexual orientation for people stopped by peace officers.

Hate Crimes
See yearly statistics for reported hate crimes.


Transparency

News Releases

Annual Reports
Read a yearly review of Walnut Creek PD's accomplishments

Use of Force Incidents (SB 1421)
We publish complete records regarding officer-involved shootings, fatal use of force, or officer misconduct incidents covered by SB 1421.

Incidents of public interest
Review materials from high profile incidents.

Use of Military Equipment (SB 481)
Review the policy to obtain approval from City Council for the use of military equipment.

Chief’s Community Advisory Board
The Chief’s Community Advisory Board is a resource and sounding board for the Chief. They provide a forum for discussions concerning community issues, including:

  • Use of Force
  • Mental Health Response
  • Criminal activity and trends
  • Transparency


Records

Request police reports
People who were involved with an incident can get copies of the police report or accident report.

Request public records
Submit a records request online to get copies of Police Department records.