Business Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of business owners, managers, and employees in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their work environment.

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Residents applying for a CCW license must fully understand all requirements and laws related to carrying a concealed weapon in California.

The Hayward Police Department’s Community Academy is a certified educational program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the City of Hayward’s Police Department. We're focused on assisting community members in their own problem solving efforts through partnership and shared responsibility.

Hayward Police respond to nearly 6,500 alarms a year; these include robbery, hold-up, panic, and duress alarms. Approximately 97% are false, which impacts quick and efficient response to real emergencies. Our False Alarm Reduction Program addresses this serious issue.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

The purpose of the Police Explorer Program is to provide young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement with a comprehensive program of training, competition, service and practical experiences. Character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism are integral components of the overall program.

The Hayward Police Department, establishes Neighborhood Watch Groups, educating and supporting them in crime prevention and safety to improve the quality of life in the City of Hayward.

The Hayward Police Department provides tours of the Police facility, allowing residents and visitors to view the Communications Center, Jail-Sally Port, Investigations Bureau, Traffic Bureau-Motorcycle Unit, Records Bureau, Command Offices, and other selected areas.

The Hayward Reserve Police Bureau is a volunteer organization, whose members supplement full time paid officers.The Reserves have been in existence since the 1950’s and continue to play a critical role in the activities of the Hayward Police Department.

Get a first-hand look at law enforcement through the eyes of one of our officers. Members of the community may ride along with uniformed Hayward police officers while they perform their shift patrol duties.

Graffiti devalues property, invites crime, and gives an impression that a community is an unsafe and undesirable place to live and do business. The City of Hayward provides a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a graffiti vandal.

The Hayward Police Department’s Community Youth Academy is a week long program offered annually each summer.