Why we do what we do
Message from the Chief
Welcome to the Salinas Police web site, brought to you by the men and women of the Salinas Police Department.
We believe that while law enforcement is the responsibility of Salinas Police Officers, public safety is everyone’s responsibility. It is clear that a...
Question of the Day
Does the law say what kind of noise can be made at different times and in different places?
The Salinas Municipal Code contains noise ordinances that regulate certain kinds of noise.
Generally, noise is divided into four "classes".
• Class A Noise is defined as noise created by equipment operated in the public interest or for emergency or safety purposes. Such equipment includes sirens, street sweepers, garbage trucks, chipper machines, etc. Class A noise is allowed at anytime.
• Class B Noise is defined as noise...