East Bay Regional Park District Police Department

On 11/30/25, swing shift officers contacted a subject for a curfew violation at MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline. An illegal zip gun was recovered, and the felon was arrested on multiple weapons charges. Great work keeping our parks safe!

🦤🚓 Emu on the loose! 🚓🦤 EBRPD officers Lopez, Sanghera, and Salas wrangled a runaway emu at Wildcat Canyon, safely returning it to Contra Costa Animal Control. Case closed: Emu = safe. #NotYourAverageCall #EBRPD #WildcatCanyon #EmuChase 🦤💨

🖤💙 We stand with La Mesa PD as they mourn the loss of Officer Lauren Craven, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends & fellow officers. Rest in peace, Officer Craven. You will never be forgotten. #LODD #EOW

Check out the monthly report September!

🚁 On Oct 12, Eagle 8 responded to assist @HaywardPD in locating a missing at-risk juvenile near CSU East Bay. After an hour of searching, our crew spotted the juvenile on an unnamed trail—leading to a safe recovery. Proud to serve the East Bay! 👏 #GreatFind #EBRPD #Eagle8

🎉 Big congrats to Ofc. Cornell on graduating from the Police POST Academy! 👮‍♂️💪 Welcome to the East Bay Regional Park District Police — we’re proud to have you on the team! 🌳🚓 Here’s to a safe, successful career ahead! #EBRPD #POSTGraduate #NewBeginnings #LawEnforcement

The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department needs YOUR help. Do you know who this is? We need help identifying and locating this person of interest. If you have any information, please call our Investigations Unit Tip-Line at (510)690-6521.

Check out the Monthly Report for August! Our team was busy ensuring our communities were safe!

🚓 Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Berkeley! 💪 While on patrol, newly solo Officer McHenry spotted a vehicle stolen out of Oakland—recovered thanks to proactive policing! EBRPD officers serve statewide and proudly support our allied agencies. Great job, Ofc. McHenry! 👏

🌟 #RapidFriday Spotlight 🌟 Meet Dispatcher Katie! Since 2004, Katie’s been part of our Park District family—starting as a lifeguard & now shining as a dispatcher. Known for her kindness & professionalism, we’re lucky to have her! 💛

🇺🇸 Happy #LaborDay from EBRPD Police! Today we recognize the hard work of those who keep our communities moving — including the officers & staff serving throughout the holiday. Enjoy the day, stay safe, and we’ll be out there if you need us. 👮‍♂️🌲 #EBRPD #PublicSafety

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬 Join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the EBRPD family! 🚔✨ Our three lateral officers bring with them over 35 years of combined law enforcement experience from local Bay Area agencies. We are excited to have them!

📸 Behind the Badge Whether it’s the quiet hours of the night or the bustle of the day, we’re always on duty—standing watch, serving with pride, and protecting our community. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ Day or night, we’re here for you. CommunityFirst #AlwaysOnDuty #ProtectAndServe

On 07/24/25, at approximately 1130 hours, day shift officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple equipment violations at East Shore State Park in Berkeley. Ultimately the driver was arrested for multiple weapons violations and narcotics-related offenses.

Here is our Monthly Report for the month of June. Our Officers, Dispatchers, and Public Safety Technicians were very busy keeping our communities safe! #ebprd #joinebrpd #eastbay

🎉 Congratulations to Officer Schindler! Please join us in congratulating Officer Schindler on the successful completion of his Field Training Officer (FTO) program.

Happy Fourth of July from the East Bay Regional Parks Police Department! As we celebrate our nation’s independence today, we honor the dedication of those who protect and serve our communities.

🔥 Fire Safety Alert – High Wind & Dry Conditions 🔥 Due to strong winds and dry weather, fire danger is extremely high in Regional Parks and surrounding communities. 🚫 Fireworks are strictly prohibited in all East Bay Regional Parks.

👟Supporting Special Olympics One Step at a Time👟 Today, EBRPD proudly participated in the annual Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Northern California.

Rapid Fire Friday with Officer Gutierrez! Meet Officer Gutierrez, a proud Mexican American from East Oakland, CA. The track you hear in the background, that’s her favorite artist, Too Short, and her go-to song, “Short but Funky.” We hope you enjoy getting to know Ofc. Gutierrez.