Please join us in the biggest round of 👏 for Officer Nelson. He was injured in an on-duty motorcycle collision back in February, but as of this week, he is back protecting and serving and even better, back on the 🏍🙌 #MondayMotivation
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We’ve got your back, no matter what. Up in the North Bay today, helping with whatever we can. We’re here for you. #NorCalFires
To every brother and sister who goes out every day to answer the call, to protect and to serve, we thank you #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
BREAKING: We got him. With huge thanks to multiple law enforcement agency partners, the man suspected of shooting our officer has been safely apprehended. We will have more info. soon.
Interviews will be after 5 pm today. Email PIO Katie Nelson at policepio@mountainview.gov
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We got them and we're looking into this now!
A call no one wants to hear: an infant, choking and not breathing.
Officer Garcia, across the street, ran over and began CPR.
We're thankful to report that the baby is home and safe. More on the save here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
We're pleased to announce that Chris Hsiung has been promoted to the role of Deputy Police Chief. More on his new role, and how he'll continue to serve Mountain View, here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
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Hey Danny! What a unique invention! Our officer had never seen that before. We're sorry you had to jump out of the bike lane -- while the car was legally parked there, this noodle is certainly a way to ensure the 3 foot rule. Thanks for showing us something new :) Ride safe!
We don't just catch bad guys, we can catch Pokemon too. #PokemonGO #gottacatchemall #PokemonGoChallenge
Please join us in congratulating Katie Nelson, our Social Media & Public Relations Coordinator. She was recognized today by with an “Award of Distinction” for her creative and trendsetting ways to engage and inform you, our community!
Please join us in congratulating Jessica Nowaski, who has been appointed as our first female Deputy Police Chief!
More on her historic appointment here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
Stop playing group sports during the stay at home order.
That's it. That's the tweet.
#PhysicalDistancing
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MISSING: Have you seen Viktor and Akiah? Both were last seen heading towards the Stevens Creek Trail entrance at Mercy St. around 6:30 pm. They haven’t returned to their home on Paul Avenue.
If seen, call 650-903-6344 immediately. They are both considered at risk.
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We see you. We hear you. We are here with you.
Please join us in congratulating our very good boy, Odin, on his retirement!
Odin, who joined us in 2013, will live with his MVPD partner, Officer Dorene Hansen, and spend his time enjoying lots of belly rubs and treats!
Enjoy retirement, doggo! #K9 #goodestboy
Please join us in honoring the memory of retired MVPD K9 Nash, who passed away earlier this month.
Nash joined MVPD in Nov. 2010 and was an active and valuable member of our department.
Nash retired in July 2016, and lived with his partner, Officer Donato, until his passing.
MVPD officer pulls man safely from road after solo vehicle crash results in car being fully engulfed in flames.
More on the rescue here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
Tonight, we lined up and saluted @MtnViewPDChief as he made his way back to the PD before he retires.
Chief, it has been an honor and privilege to serve with you. Mountain View is better and safer because of your leadership.
Thank you for your service 💙
When mom asked for a moment to find some peace and calm after a scary medical emergency call last week, our officer had no problem spending a few minutes with baby to let her know she was safe and ok.
A little love goes a long way. We’re always here for you, MV.
#FridayFeeling
Unreal.
We‘ve deployed officers to help with evacuations, road closures and more as fire crews bravely battle the #CZULightningComplexFire.
Our hearts are with all those impacted by these horrific fires, and we stand ready to continue to support your communities however we can.
This is why we do what we do. This is why we protect and serve every day. For her. For you. For everyone.
#ThursdayThoughts #communitypolicing
Your best friend and partner. Cancer’s worst nightmare.
Here at MVPD, it’s not just our human colleagues who stand up to the disease by having a Pink Patch, our four-legged teammates doggedly support the cause as well 🐾💙 #OnWednesdaysWeWearPink #WednesdayWisdom
He has spent his entire career passionately serving you, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the news that Deputy Chief Chris Hsiung has been selected as Mountain View’s next Police Chief.
Please join us in congratulating him on his new role at MVPD!
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City Manager Kimbra McCarthy is pleased to announce that Deputy Chief Chris Hsiung will be promoted to the role of Police Chief to serve as the 11th leader of the Mountain View Police Department.
Learn more about your incoming Police Chief here: mountainview.gov/civicax/fileba
We’re making our international debut + it’s all because of how much you make us 😃, MV! Out of all the submissions for the Aug. cover of #PoliceChiefMag, we’ve been selected to highlight what community-police engagement looks like. We can’t say it enough, we 💙 MV #FridayFeeling
Together, always. We’re back in the North Bay today, helping however we can. Our hearts are with you. #WineCountryFires
We have several hundred protestors peacefully marching down El Camino Real towards Rengstorff Avenue. Please be aware of temporary traffic delays in the area.
✅ Cancer survivor
✅ Healthy and happy
✅ First full week back as your school resource officer
Join us in welcoming back our much-loved SRO, Officer Bobby Taylor! We can’t begin to say how stoked we are to have you back 👏🙌 #friyay #FridayFeeling
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We’re getting lots of tweets, messages, and calls about fireworks being set off.
Fireworks 👏 are 👏 illegal 👏
Stop. It.
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Fireworks are not allowed in Santa Clara County.
Don't set them off.
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What motivates you? For us, it’s the incredible women of MVPD. They‘re 💪🔥🙌. They are mothers, daughters and 👮♀️. We get to see strong women be strong women every day. And we’d like to share these moments w/ you. Stay tuned for a special announcement soon! #MondayMotivation
We want to remind folks: MVPD will not ask about the immigration status of any crime victims, witnesses, or other people who ask us for our help. Our policy stands: we will not detain or arrest anyone on the basis of their citizenship or status under civil immigration laws.
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UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that Diana has been located and is safe. Thank you all for helping to spread the word. As always, it is very much appreciated.
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All,
All, a snapshot of the realities of what officers can face on the job. We're so grateful that our officer was able to walk out of the hospital yesterday.
Please join us in wishing Officer Mike Taber a very happy retirement! He's a man known for such warmth + compassion + he has dedicated the last 20 years of his life to protecting + serving Mountain View. We were so privileged to have him.
We 💙 ya, Mike. Thanks for everything.
You know it’s time for a weekend when asks to go for a run and Zeus thinks sitting is a much better idea 😂🐾
#SaturdayMorning #WeekendMood
No Jedi needed to tell you that driving distracted is illegal in any galaxy. Be safe on the road 👇🏻 #StarWars #DarthVader #trafficsafety
We don't have the words to describe all that she has been to us, to our community and to this profession.
So we'll say this for now: DC Nowaski, you are a beacon for all those who serve. Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for your service.
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We'd like to take a moment to send a shout out to our first first responders during #COVID19 coverage.
Our dispatchers have been working non-stop to answer your calls and questions. They're in it for the long haul, and we appreciate them so much.
Here's to you, dispatch!
We sense something. A presence we have not felt since ... Darth Vader got caught last time by our traffic officers. Light speed, or any speed above the posted limit, is never ok in any galaxy, near or far 💫#TheLastJedi #StarWars
A walk with those you live with while sheltering in place is 👌 — just ask these turkeys!
What are we asking you to avoid?
▪️soccer games
▪️basketball games
▪️baseball games
▪️other outdoor group games/ activities
Please do your part to help flatten the curve.
#COVID
A statement from our Police Chief, Max Bosel:
#BREAKING: Here it is, MV!
No call is too small, especially at the holidays.
When Santa came into our PD about a Christmas present he lost as he was flying over Mountain View, we knew we needed to help.
From all of us at MVPD, have a very merry Christmas. #HappyHolidays
On Saturday, thanks to an extremely generous donation from the Sikh Gurdwara of San Jose, we handed out 250 food bags to those in need.
Our community's generosity is incredible and we're honored to be a part of ensuring anyone who calls MV home has what they need.
#TogetherMV
After further review, and in line w/ state recommendations, we have updated our policy to immediately discontinue the use of the carotid hold.
We continue to review additional policies + have meaningful conversations w/ our MV community. As we have more to share, we will do so.
This former MV student-turned-firefighter couldn't help but stop + say hi to his former MVPD school resource officer who had deployed to help with evacuations + road closures while crews continue to battle the #CZULightningComplexFire.
In all the chaos, a moment to smile.
Please join us in a round of 👏 for @chMtnViewPD who was recognized today as the Top Social Media Advocate in Government at #GSMCon2017!
"Serving you isn’t a job, it’s a calling. We love being there for you. We can’t imagine doing anything else. I also believe that, in partnership with our community, we are better."
Read Chief Hsiung's message to the community here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
UPDATE: Brandon has been found safe. Thank you all for spreading the word.
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Can you help us find 14-year-old Brandon Rivera? He was last seen in Palo Alto sometime last weekend. He’s 5’8”, 140 lbs + was last seen wearing a white Nike t-shirt, black shorts + black shoes. If seen, or if you know where Brandon is, call 650-903-6395.
#MountainView #K9 Zeus does it again! Finds $240K during traffic stop + 50lbs meth in Santa Clara as part of SCCET.
We donut even know what to do with ourselves right now.
Our eyes have glazed over.
We’ve been sprinkled with good cheer.
It’s our favorite hashtag holiday.
#NationalDonutDay is here 🙌🍩
#FridayFeeling
Please join us in a big round of 👏 as we congratulate Officer Rodshetta Smith, who today was honored as a champion for MV youth! You go, Ro 💙 #WednesdayWisdom
‘Twas the night before Christmas
And here at the PD
Our K9s were trying
To sing something merry ...
(The 🔑 word here is “trying.”)
While they may not have nailed “Jingle Bells,” we hope their attempts bring you some 😃 this #ChristmasEve!
From all our 👮♀️👮♂️🐾, happy holidays!
Father. Husband. Son. Hero.
Newman, our hearts are with you and we stand by you, always.
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Newman Police Department, CA
EOW: December 26, 2018
Smoke from two major fires burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties is moving into the Mountain View area.
Rest assured, there is no fire in Mountain View currently.
Please only call 9-1-1 if you see fire or if there is an emergency.
There are nearly 100,000 women who protect + serve this country every day. They are fierce, they empower us, and we’re thankful every day that they are our teammates + more so, our friends. Here’s to each and every woman in blue 👮♀️💙 #NationalPoliceWomanDay #WednesdayWisdom
An anonymous note of thanks. A bright spot on a hard day.
We were so touched. We want you to know, we love this job, protecting you. Yes, it can be dangerous, and some days are beyond tough. But always, we will be there for you.
Have a safe weekend, MV. #communityfirst
It is with a heavy heart that we share that our beloved Police Chaplain, Mother Champion, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
More on her life and impact here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
We have been reeling from the news about Deputy Gibson and K9 Riley.
Our hearts are with and the Gibson family. Their dedicated service to their community will be remembered and honored, always.
"Battling cancer isn’t something anyone should ever go through alone." -- K9 Officer Dorene Hansen mountainview.gov/news/displayne #WednesdayWisdom
NEW: MVPD police have arrested a man in connection with a Monday night attack on the Stevens Creek Trail that seriously injured a woman. More here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne
These are just some of the Wonder Women who serve the city of Mountain View. Who are your Wonder Women? #wonderwoman #FridayFeeling
Our hearts go out to , and the entire Dallas community. You are in our thoughts tonight.
Service with a 😀☕️
Come and grab a cuppa created by your very own MVPD Chief and Deputy Chief this morning at the El Monte 👮♂️👮♂️
#SaturdayMorning #coffeetime
As we commence #NationalPoliceWeek, please join us not only in taking a moment to thank our brothers + sisters in blue for their service, but to also honor + recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the line of duty. We will never forget you.
They're 5 Seconds of Summer, but they're bringing summer back for a few hours tonight at Shoreline. Expect traffic!
To every police officer, firefighter, dispatcher, and EMT, we are so thankful for your efforts every day to keep our communities safe.
From all of us at MVPD, thank you, thank you, thank you. #FirstRespondersDay
UPDATE: Madilyn has been found safe in Livermore. Father Michael Wallin is still at large. Many thanks to for their help!
We are sending officers to assist in mutual aid efforts with the #CZULightningComplexFire.
Our thoughts are with all the families impacted, and we are ready to help however we can.
Help a puppers out: He will get 1️⃣ belly rub for every 💙 he gets on his new IG!
Please join us in welcoming Zeus to Instagram 👏 Give him a follow on his new account to learn about all things K9 at MVPD!
IG: ZeusyTheK9
Trainer: What do we do when won’t give you another treat?
Zeus: I stare at him without blinking for an hour.
Trainer: No.
We couldn’t do this without you.
#NationalPoliceWomenDay
Say hello to our newest good boy, Atlas 🐾
He’s out of this world. He’s no space cadet. He is the center of his partner’s universe.
Atlas is one stellar pup, and we are so proud to welcome him to the MVPD and the MV community 🌎💫
"I hope my daughter feels that way some day." A chance encounter with a MV resident -- and a retired motor officer -- turns into a very special meeting. See the story here: mountainview.gov/news/displayne #ThursdayThoughts
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Most marchers have headed home for the evening. We have a group at the intersection of El Camino Real and San Antonio who remain. We will continue to provide traffic control so they can stay safe and exercise their rights to protest.
🎉🎊🙌 Congratulations are in order! Please join us in a big round of 👏 for our newly promoted officers — Lt. Armando Espitia, Sgt. David Fisher and Sgt. Scott Nelson #ThursdayThoughts #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
It may be #FridayThe13th, but we're feeling pretty lucky! Today, we are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our PD.
Everyone, please join us in welcoming our newest #K9, Ares! He and his partner, Officer Erickson, are excited to help keep MV safe! #FridayFeeling
Well doggone it, Nash. Here's to your happy retirement! Join us in sending him some puppy love! #K9
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Ahem. If you 👀 a 🚶♀️🚶♂️👮♂️👮♀️ in a crosswalk, you gotta slow your roll. Remember, you 👏 need 👏to 👏yield 👏 to 👏pedestrians 👏 in crosswalks 👏 Fail to do so? We’ve got a ticket for that. We good? Good. #trafficsafety #WednesdayWisdom
UPDATE: Satvik has been found safe! Thanks for helping to spread the word, everyone!
We’re in this together.
Recently, we sent pizzas (safely) to staff, who have been on the front lines helping to keep our community healthy and safe during #COVID19.
They deserve more than a meal. They deserve our humblest gratitude.
#TogetherMV
UPDATE: Myra Renteria has been found safe in Woodland. Thank you all for your help to spread the word and bring her home safe.
Hitting those double digits!
Help us wish our goodest boy K9 Zeus a very happy 10th birthday.
He’s accepting belly rubs in lieu of gifts 🐾
To all our sisters and brothers: Today and every day, we humbly thank you for your service. #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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Information is still being gathered to share, but for now, we wanted to provide this image of suspect Jeffrey Choy, 33, who has been arrested in the shooting of our officer.
A press release with further details is forthcoming.
Corona family, Davis family, we are thinking of you today. We will stand with you every day. You will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and our hearts are with you always. #DavisPD
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Last night Officer Natalie Corona was intentionally shot & killed while responding to a traffic collision. Officer Corona was only 22 years old & had an amazing life ahead of her. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends as well as @cityofdavispd 
Our hearts are so full from all the well wishes and support we have received since our officer was injured in a shooting yesterday.
Thank you so much to the Chinese community for this generosity. We so appreciate it.
NEW: In light of the current national discussion on police department policies, we have published a dedicated web page that speaks to our policing philosophy and procedures.
More here: mountainview.gov/depts/police/d
In an effort to continue to do our part to help slow the spread of #COVID19, today our Community Outreach Officer and his sergeant distributed 65 personal hygiene kits to unstably housed or homeless individuals.
We're working together to flatten the curve. We got this, MV.
No evacuations or warnings for us here in Mountain View.
The air does remain smoky, though, as a result of fires throughout the Bay Area.
If anything changes, we will let you know. Stay safe, MV.
