The Newark Police Department recognizes the importance of involving the public to help combat crime and increase the quality of life as well as police service in our community. With that philosophy in mind, we look to increase our community partnerships while developing several new community-based ventures while rejuvenating our existing programs.

The Community Engagement Unit is designed to provide an increased level of service while engaging the community. This endeavor will increase efficiency by working with the people we serve. The Community Engagement Unit can assist you and your neighborhood with developing a Neighborhood Watch, crime prevention, and discuss with you other ways that you can assist your community. Scroll below for more information regarding Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch, Dog Walker Watch, Nixle, Graffiti Abatement, and the Citizen Police Academy.

Graffiti Abatement

Graffiti Abatement Volunteers are a group of dedicated Newark citizens who volunteer their time to combat the destructive influence and blight associated with graffiti in Newark. Volunteers work hand in hand with the Newark Police Department and are committed to removing blight and keeping Newark beautiful and virtually graffiti-free.  If you are interested in becoming a Graffiti Abatement Volunteer, you must be:

• over the age of 18
• interested in committing your time for the long term, and
• submit to a criminal history background check.

To sign up contact - Community Engagement Manager Shobna Sharma at shobna.sharma@newarkca.gov or by phone at (510) 578-4929.

Report Graffiti

Help Newark by reporting graffiti below: