🎯 RTIC Technology and Regional Partnerships Lead to Rapid Arrest On September 18, 2026, Fremont's Real Time Information Center (RTIC) received information about a vehicle suspected of being involved in auto burglaries in a neighboring jurisdiction. RTIC immediately shared a “Be On the Lookout” alert with officers and located the vehicle on community cameras. About an hour later, a witness reported an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo ATM on Mowry Avenue and described a vehicle matching the earlier alert. RTIC quickly connected the information, located the suspect vehicle using community cameras, and coordinated updates with neighboring agencies. With assistance from CHP Air Operations and regional law enforcement partners, the suspect was located and arrested within 30 minutes of the robbery. Stolen property was recovered, and the suspect was found to have multiple outstanding warrants. This incident demonstrates how RTIC's real-time analysts, strong regional partnerships, and rapid information sharing can help bring violent offenders into custody quickly and recover property for victims. #FremontPD #RTIC #CommunitySafety #CrimePrevention

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is today! Drop off your unneeded medications at the Fremont Elks Lodge (38991 Farwell Dr) between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. This small step can help prevent medication misuse, drug addiction or contamination of the water supply. We will also accept over-the-counter pills, pet prescription medication, and tightly sealed liquid medication. We cannot accept vape devices, needles/sharps, batteries or inhalers.

Get ready for a fun and spooky night at Fremont Street Eats, Halloween Edition! Join us this evening (Friday, October 23) from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Fremont Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA) for food trucks, costumes, and family-friendly fun. PLUS: It’s your LAST CHANCE to receive donation gifts for the Pink Patch Project All profits go to the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation. Be sure to come out, have fun, and support a great cause!

New Fremont Police Week in Review available online! Recent arrests and patrol highlights can be viewed on our Week in Review at Fremontpolice.gov/Weekinrevi…

Press Release: Fremont Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on November 6 Fremont, Calif. – On November 6, the Fremont Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. within the City of Fremont. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Lt. Ken Kwok said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.” Fremont Police reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Contact: Lieutenant Ken Kwok [email protected] 510-790-6800 # # #

Remember, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this weekend on October 24! Bring your unneeded medications and we'll safely dispose of them for you. This small step can help prevent medication misuse, drug addiction or contamination of the water supply. Drop off unused or expired prescription medication pills at our event. We will also accept over-the-counter pills, pet prescription medication, and tightly sealed liquid medication. We cannot accept vape devices, needles/sharps, batteries or inhalers. For more information on what is accepted, email [email protected] or call the Public Affairs Unit at 510-790-6740. 📅Date/Time: Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍Location: Fremont Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Drive

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Halloween Safety Reminder for Schools, Families, and the Community As Halloween approaches, we encourage everyone to enjoy the festivities responsibly and help keep our neighborhoods, schools, parks, and businesses safe. Halloween should be a fun and memorable evening for children and families, not an opportunity for vandalism, trespassing, theft, or property damage. While most residents celebrate responsibly, every year law enforcement agencies receive reports of criminal activity that goes beyond harmless pranks and results in significant damage to public and private property. 🔺Security Cameras Are Not Halloween Props The community should be aware that many homes, schools, businesses, community facilities, and city-owned properties are equipped with surveillance cameras and video recording systems. These systems play an important role in protecting people, preventing crime, and identifying suspects involved in criminal acts. Intentionally damaging or destroying security cameras, recording equipment, or other surveillance systems may constitute a criminal offense and can result in arrest, criminal charges, fines, restitution, and/or other legal consequences. 🔺Parents: Please Talk With Your Children Parents and guardians are encouraged to have conversations with their children and teens about making responsible choices. What may seem like a joke or social media challenge can quickly become a criminal matter when property is damaged or stolen. 🔺Children should understand that: •Damaging decorations, mailboxes, fences, vehicles, cameras, or school property is vandalism. •Tampering with security equipment is a serious offense. •Trespassing onto private property can lead to enforcement action. •Social media popularity is not worth the consequences of a criminal investigation or arrest. 🔺General Halloween Safety Tips To help ensure a safe Halloween: •Travel in groups whenever possible. •Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks. •Carry flashlights or wear reflective clothing. •Stay in well-lit areas. •Drivers should slow down and remain alert for pedestrians. •Parents should inspect candy before it is consumed. •Report suspicious activity or criminal behavior immediately. 🔺Community Responsibility Our schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and public facilities belong to all of us. We ask every resident to help create a safe environment by respecting other people's property and looking out for one another. Those who choose to engage in vandalism, theft, or the destruction of surveillance equipment should understand that these actions carry real consequences and will be investigated accordingly. The Fremont Police Department wishes everyone a safe, enjoyable, and memorable Halloween. We thank our schools, families, community partners, and residents for helping protect our neighborhoods and keeping our city a welcoming place to live, work, and celebrate.

National School Bus Safety Week is October 19-23! Reduce speed and be ready when school buses stop. Fremont, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week, Fremont Police Department reminds drivers that when a school bus stop-arm is out and the red lights are flashing, drivers must come to a complete stop until the red lights are off, and children are on or off the bus and safely out of the road. “With few exceptions, California law requires drivers to stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights on,” Lt. Ken Kwok said. “Children walking are depending on every driver to follow the law and protect them.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2000–2024, 63 people were killed in crashes involving a driver illegally passing a school bus with flashing red lights. Among those killed, 27 were people 18 years old or younger. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Contact: Lieutenant Ken Kwok [email protected] 510-790-6800 # # #

Retail Theft Enforcement Success! Our officers recently conducted dedicated retail theft enforcement resulting in 13 arrests. These operations are designed to identify and address organized retail theft and other patterns of theft that can impact local businesses, employees, and our community. Organized retail theft generally involves individuals working together to steal merchandise—often in a coordinated or repeated way—with the intent to resell or otherwise profit from the stolen goods. These crimes create significant challenges for local retailers and contribute to increased costs for both businesses and consumers. Operations like these hold offenders accountable and support local businesses so they can operate safely and successfully. Remember: Stealing isn’t just risky—it’s illegal and can have lasting consequences, including criminal charges. Let’s work together to make Fremont a place where honesty pays off. If you see suspicious activity, report it. Together, we can keep our stores safe and our city strong.

💡Did you know that lightbulbs and hedge trimmers can be important crime‑fighting tools?🌳 Keeping entrances well‑lit and landscaping trimmed back is one aspect of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, also known as CPTED (pronounced “SEP‑ted”). These simple habits help prevent crime by increasing visibility and making it easier to spot unusual activity around your home. Since October is Crime Prevention Month, take a moment to learn more about CPTED and explore simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime. More safety tips: Fremontpolice.gov/Safety

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24! Teen driver safety depends on parent and guardian action. Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Fremont Police Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits with their teens before handing over the keys. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2024, there were 2,320 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver. That same year, 496 people were killed in crashes on California roads involving drivers aged 20 or younger. Teens should understand the dangers of risky driving behaviors, like speeding, texting while driving, not wearing a seat belt and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Meaningful conversations at home can help shape the choices teens make on the road,” Lt. Kwok said. “Parents and guardians who talk about distractions, speeding and impairment give teens the tools to navigate real world risks and steer them toward safer habits every time they drive.” Teens are also encouraged to use free, mobile-friendly resources from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including the free, mobile-friendly California Quick Reference Driver's Handbook, educational videos and the Teen Driver Roadmap, a step-by-step video guide for teens and their parents to help them prepare to get behind the wheel safely. The Office of Traffic Safety offers the following tips to support teen drivers: •Learn about California’s provisional licensing law and Graduated Driver Licensing laws, which places restrictions on passengers and nighttime driving during the first year a teen has a license. •Lead by example: Every time you're behind the wheel, it is a chance to model safe driving habits and talk about it with your teen. •Establish safe driving behaviors that are not only expected, but also the law. This includes no phone use while driving, eliminating distractions from friends, always following the posted speed limit and always buckling up. •Friends, family members, parents and guardians can create a teen driving contract to outline specific driving guidelines. •Speak up for safety: Encourage your teen to say something as a passenger if the driver is speeding, distracted, not wearing their seat belt or otherwise driving unsafely. Teens, parents, educators, mentors and California drivers can also practice safe driving behaviors in realistic situations on the new, free, web-based driving simulation, The Road Ahead, at TheRoadAhead.GoSafelyCA.org. Additionally, there is a user guide that provides an overview for how to get started and how to facilitate discussions about the game experience. Contact: Lieutenant Ken Kwok [email protected] 510-790-6800 # # #

Prepare for sun glare and don't let the sun steer you off course! Driving during sunrise or sunset is beautiful, but the glare can affect visibility. Protect yourself and others by wearing sunglasses, using the sun visor, and keeping a safe distance from cars around you. Stay focused and keep your eyes on the road!

Fremont Police Department will be conducting training in the areas of 38495 Fremont Blvd and 8000 Patterson Road on Monday, October 19 and Friday, October 23, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Residents and visitors may notice an increased law enforcement and fire department presence, with marked and unmarked police vehicles, and training-related activity at these locations during the listed hours. As part of the exercise, there may also be loud noises, simulated tactical operations, and the use of training smoke. This is a planned training event, and there is no threat to public safety. We appreciate your understanding, and the training is structured to limit the impact on the surrounding community. The training will take place on: •Monday, October 19, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. •Friday, October 23, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Training locations: •Stratford School 38495 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA •Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Road, Fremont, CA

New Fremont Police Week in Review available online! Recent arrests and patrol highlights can be viewed on our Week in Review at Fremontpolice.gov/Weekinrevi…

Updates to July 24, 2026, Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) Investigation – Incident Video Now Available. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the lead agency investigating the officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in Fremont on July 24, 2026. While this remains an ongoing investigation, the incident video and related information regarding the OIS can be found on our Transparency Portal at: fremontpolice.gov/OIS.

Have you completed our community survey yet? We want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our community and identifying areas where we can improve! The survey is completely anonymous and no registration is required. The survey will remain open through October 31, 2026. Take the survey: my.fremont.gov/fpdsurvey2026

October is National Crime Prevention Month! This month and every month, we need your help to report suspicious activity and provide valuable information that can help keep our community safe. Here are some reminders when reporting suspicious activity: 🕵️‍♂️ Keep an eye out for things that are unusual. Especially in your own neighborhood, make note of vehicles that don’t belong to any of your neighbors, that seem to be casing the area, or are parked in your neighborhood at unusual hours. For more tips on spotting suspicious activity, check out our website: fremontpolice.gov/Suspicious. 📞Call the non-emergency line to report suspicious activity. The non-emergency line is 510-790-6800, option 3. Our email, direct messages, and tip line are only viewed during business hours, but our non-emergency line is staffed 24/7. And for crimes in progress and threats to safety, always call 911. ⏰ Don’t wait. Report suspicious activity as it is occurring. Officers can be dispatched to respond and catch suspicious activity before a crime occurs. And remember, not all suspicious activity will turn out to be criminal—don't be embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded. Report it anyway to help us prevent crime before it happens!

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New Fremont Police Week in Review available online! Recent arrests and patrol highlights can be viewed on our Week in Review at Fremontpolice.gov/Weekinrevi…