San Mateo Police Department

Security Camera Registration The San Mateo Police Department is working with businesses and residents from the San Mateo community to compile a confidential list of privately owned security cameras to enhance crime prevention and enhance public safety. San Mateo has one of the most active Neighborhood Watch programs in the county. The Neighborhood Watch program is a resident participation and involvement in a police community cooperative battle against burglaries or other neighborhood crimes. Policing Data Transparency Providing information online about the way we work and the policies that govern us is just one of San Mateo Police Department’s transparency initiatives. Visit our Police Data Transparency Portal to learn more. Neighborhood Watch The Neighborhood Watch program is total resident participation and involvement in a police community cooperative battle against burglaries or other neighborhood crimes. Non-emergency: (650) 522-7700. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), San Mateo city, CA has an estimated population of 103,555.