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What is Suspicious Activity?
Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate a person may be involved in a crime or is about to commit a crime. For example, if you see someone ringing doorbells, then looking in your neighbor’s windows or over fences, that is suspicious activity. However, if you just see someone walking in your neighborhood that you do not recognize, that is not suspicious activity. Likewise, if you see a group of kids loitering in the area, that is not suspicious activity, however, if the kids are checking car doors or looking into car windows, that is suspicious behavior. Race, gender, socio-economic status, style of dress, etc. should never be a factor in classifying someone or a situation as suspicious.

When calling the police to report suspicious activity, it is important to let the police know what the person is doing that concerns you. It is also imperative you provide a description of the person who is concerning you, give their direction of travel, and provide as much information as possible regarding any vehicles they may be associated with. If you can get the license plate number, that can be especially helpful, but is not mandatory. Please do not hesitate to call us, and do your best to describe what is occurring in any given situation. It is also extremely important to call the police department with suspicious activity as soon as possible. Calling later in the day may still be helpful, but it is always best to call when the activity is occurring.

As the saying goes, when you “see something, say something.” You are an extension of the eyes and ears of the police department, and we need your help to keep our community safe.

The following are additional examples of suspicious activities that should be reported to the police department:

Suspicious Sounds
- unusual noises such as glass breaking, dogs continuously barking, or gunshots
- screeching tires or the sound of a collision
- screaming, yelling or crying
Suspicious Vehicles
- vehicles parked hastily, carelessly, abandoned while still running or with doors left open
- strangers driving through a neighborhood several times
- slow moving vehicle, without lights or driving aimlessly
- someone being forced into a vehicle
- out-of-place business transaction
- people loading a vehicle with valuables
- objects being thrown from a vehicle
- an obviously abandoned vehicle or a vehicle containing weapons or other items related to crime
- person removing mechanical parts from a vehicle
Suspicious Persons
- ringing doorbells and/or checking side gates
- peering into or forcing entrance into a house or car
- dressed inappropriately for conditions (wearing a coat on a hot day)
- delivery person with a wrong address or someone who asks for someone who does not live at that location
Suspicious Property
- open or broken doors and windows at an unoccupied house
- property offered for sale at a very low price
- property such as electronics, guns, tools, or auto parts being sold out of a vehicle
- property that has serial numbers obscured
How do I find a city ordinance?

This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality.
How do I obtain a police report?

Police records and reports maintained by the Belmont Police Department are by law accessible to the public and can be obtained from the Records Unit. Crime reports, traffic accident reports, missing person reports, police records, and warrants can all be acquired by involved parties by stopping by in person at the Belmont Police Station. You must present a picture ID, such as a valid driver's license, military ID, or passport, and complete a request for information form. For more information, contact the Belmont Police Department Records Unit, located at One Twin Pines Lane, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or call 650-595-7400.

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The Belmont Police Department has a long and proud history of service to our community. Since 1926 our department has spent decades forging trust with all of our partners. The men and women who serve our department do so with pride, compassion, and dedication. We cherish these relationships with our community and will always look at new ways to provide a better service.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you!

Ken Stenquist, Chief of Police

Mission Statement

The mission of the Belmont Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our city by working in partnership with the community toward problem solving and providing a safe environment through proactive law enforcement practices.

Vision Statement

The Belmont Police Department will provide for the safety and security of our community. We will accomplish this through trust, and by maintaining a partnership with the citizens we serve. We strive for excellence by listening to and working with our community. The members of the Belmont Police Department acknowledge "A Tradition of Service" which started in 1926. We will draw on our values to guide us through our efforts in maintaining a high quality of life for our residents. "A Tradition of Service" continues as we follow these values:

Respect: We value people and treat all people with dignity, respect, sensitivity, compassion and understanding.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and expect to be held accountable for our actions, both individually and as an organization.
Service: We are committed to the people we serve. We will be able to work together in an effort to identify and resolve problems by building and maintaining open channels of communication.
Excellence: We continue "A Tradition of Service" with a commitment to our community and we pride ourselves in our personal and organizational excellence. We are committed to achieving a level of performance that exceeds expectations.