A Safe Start To The School Year!

The Corning Police Department would like all of the students in our community to have a safe start to the school year!

We ask that the citizens of Corning exercise extra caution while driving. Make sure you share the roads with pedestrians, school buses and bicyclists. Make sure you obey the posted speed limit signs. Also, make sure you speak with your children about safely crossing roads.

Corning Police Department will be patrolling the streets and making sure people are driving safely.

*Do not talk on your cell phone or text message while driving

*Obey the posted speed limits (watch for school zone speeds)

*Watch for increased pedestrian traffic

*Watch for children running into the roadway

*Come to a complete stop for school buses that have their red lights flashing and/or stop sign arm out, even if it is on the opposite side of the roadway. Do not proceed past until red lights are no longer flashing and stop sign/arm is retracted.

Also, Corning Police Department recommends that parents council their children on personal safety.
If you or your child witness any suspicious activity or suspicious persons in the area, please contact the Corning Police Department at (530)824-7000.

Grant Provides New Protective Gear

The Corning Police Department was recently provided with the "Active Shooter Kits" you see on Sgt. Fears, Officer Stroing and Officer Ferguson in the photo above (accompanied by K-9 "Oso"). These active shooter kits will aide in the protection of our officer's in the unfortunate event of an active shooter. The "Active Shooter Kits" provide our Officer's with the ability to quickly outfit themselves with extra protection, as they will most likely be the first ones to arrive on scene. The kits include vests with trauma plates and ballistic helmets, and are meant to be worn over the Officer's existing uniform and protective gear. The "Active Shooter Kits" were provided by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, who received a grant from the Department Of Homeland Security for the purchase.

Donations for Fire Victims

Corning Police Department is now a drop-off location for donations to victims of the wildfires currently raging in Northern California. Donations of clothing, bedding and household items are needed. The donations will be distributed to families that have suffered loss due to the wildfires. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Operation Chill has returned!

The Corning Police Department is happy to announce that "Operation Chill" has now been commenced! 7-Eleven has generously provided the Corning Police Department with tickets to issue to kids for FREE Slurpee's! Corning Police Department will be keeping an eye out for youth in our community that are exhibiting great behavior, have good attitudes, and demonstrate personal safety. For example, if an Officer observes a child wearing proper safety gear while riding his or her bike or skateboard, or helping out a member of our community, he or she may be receiving a coupon for a free Slurpee from 7-Eleven!

For the youth of our community that are in need of a helmet, the Corning Police Department is happy to provide one. Bring your child to Corning Police Department to receive his or her brand new helmet at no charge, however there is a limited supply available at this time. Contact (530) 824-7000 to check availability (we receive shipments throughout the year), and between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday Through Friday . The Corning Police Department is committed to the safety of the children in our community.

Officer Pryatel shows off some sweet helmets and is ready give out some Slurpee coupons!