The Barstow Police Department services 40 square miles with a city population of over 23,000.

Interstates 15, 40 & State Route 58 alongside Historic Route 66 run through the City of Barstow. Due to of our location and surrounding communities, the Barstow Police Department services approximately 60,000 people with a sworn force of 40 officers.

Our well trained Police Officers are experienced in handling their investigations from the initial report to successful prosecution. For major investigations, we rely on highly trained detectives who have proven their abilities time and time again.

Our reserve program is an excellent way to serve your community, and if you desire, an excellent training program for full-time employment.

Members of the Barstow Police Department work together as a team realizing the importance of our dispatchers, clerical staff, and volunteer organizations such as the Citizens on Patrol and Explorer Programs.

Community Oriented Policing is not just a fad with the Barstow Police Department; this philosophy is engrained in the members of our department who live, work and play within the City daily; Our members have a vested interest in the safety and welfare of our community.

For information about law enforcement topics not contained in this website, contact the Barstow Police Department Business Office at (760) 255-5111.

When calling about a police report or vehicle, please have the crime report number and/or vehicle license number available.