Police

Question: How can I protest a parking ticket?

Answer: If you feel you received a parking citation that was unjustified or because of circumstances beyond your control, you are encouraged to contact the Police Department's Watch Commander as soon as possible. You may explain the circumstances to the Watch Commander, who in turn may make a recommendation that the citation be dismissed by the Court. The Watch Commander may be contacted at (650) 286-3300.
 

I got a ticket! Now what do I do?

Here are some helpful tips and links on how to take care of a moving or parking ticket.

Parking Violations

You must pay the parking fine or contest the citation within 21 days of issuance. Failure to do so may result in additional fines and the loss of your right to contest the citation. Also, a hold may be placed on your vehicle registration which will require you to pay all outstanding parking fines before you can register your vehicle. (402155 V.C.)

Foster City Police Department strives to provide unique public safety services to their community.

FCPD TIP LINE (650) 286-3323

If you wish to remain anonymous while reporting information about criminal activity which does not require an immediate response, please use the Anonymous Tip Line at (650) 286-3323.

The Foster City Police Department does not have an online reporting component for crime incidents. Our Department's preference is to respond in person to your residence, business, or other location within the city to provide personal service and to complete a thorough investigation that will include speaking to the reporting person, any identified witnesses, and possible evidence collection at the scene of the crime.

Join a respected professional organization as a Reserve Police Officer.

The Reserve Police Officer Program has been operational for over 30 years.

What is the job of a reserve police officer?

It is working alongside the full time police officers, and augmenting the police force, in order to meet our objective of keeping Foster City a safe place to live, work, and play. If you thrive on responsibility, challenge, and have a spirit of service you should consider applying for a position as a Reserve Police Officer.

The function of the Range Staff is to provide training so that sworn members of the Foster City Police Department are proficient and qualified in the proper use of firearms. This training is directed toward officers remaining safe, confident, and skilled in the use of their department-issued firearms. This is accomplished through a variety of training formats such as basic firearms training, qualifications, tactical and combat courses, and specialized training based on department needs.

The Foster City Police Department's Range staff is comprised of:

The Foster City Police Department utilizes a group of sworn and non-sworn employees dedicated to the processing and handling of crime scenes and evidence collection. These dedicated employees are called Field Evidence Technicians, more commonly referred to as FET's. Other agencies have similar teams referred to as Crime Scene Units, or Crime Scene Investigators.

The FET's are officers who have committed themselves to the handling of highly detailed assignments that require a systematic and painstaking approach to the identification, collection and processing of evidence.

The Foster City SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is part of the north-central regional tactical team comprised of sworn police officers from the Brisbane, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, San Mateo, San Bruno and South San Francisco police departments. This regional team also consists of HNT (Hostage Negotiation Team) members, tactical dispatchers, tactical fire/paramedics, and a tactical doctor. This entire unit is available for activation 24 hours a day, and can provide assistance to any law enforcement agency within San Mateo County.