Carlsbad Police Department
Carlsbad approves resident commission for police, community engagement
CARLSBAD — The city is establishing a civilian-led commission to formalize community engagement with Carlsbad Police Department after the council approved the item during its...
Carlsbad adopts military equipment ordinance for police department
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council on April 19 adopted a policy allowing the “funding, acquisition or use of military equipment by the Carlsbad Police...
Congressman, local police officials rally support for federal funding bill
CARLSBAD — Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) and local law enforcement representatives held a press conference on April 15 at the Carlsbad Police Department lobbying Congress...
Carlsbad tightens e-bike ordinance amid rising collision rates
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council on March 22 approved an amendment to the city’s municipal code in response to a rising number of collisions...
Woman gets life without parole for ‘horrendous’ Carlsbad murder
CARLSBAD — A transient woman who pleaded guilty to the killing of a Carlsbad resident who was stabbed more than 140 times was sentenced to...
North County police under fire for sharing license plate data
Update: This story has been update to include comments from the Carlsbad Police Department. REGION — Three North County police departments have been allegedly violating...
Carlsbad Equality Coalition brings social issues into local focus
CARLSBAD — For the past year, a local coalition of social activists forged after the murder of George Floyd, has made an impact in the...
Carlsbad police, local coalitions announce new de-escalation policy
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Police Department, along with three civic organizations, announced a sweeping new de-escalation policy during a press conference on Oct. 28 at...
Vista woman identified as Holiday Park shooting victim
CARLSBAD — A 28-year-old woman was killed and a 27-year-old man was injured after a late-night shooting on July 31 at Holiday Park in Carlsbad....
