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Burbank Police Department

Committed to community policing, transparency, and the safety of Burbank's residents and businesses since 1911.
Call 911 for Emergencies Non-Emergency: (818) 238-3000

Department Divisions

Specialized units serving the community

Patrol Division — 24/7 patrol coverage across all Burbank neighborhoods with community-based policing strategies

Detective Bureau — Investigates crimes including burglary, robbery, assault, fraud, and cybercrimes

Traffic Bureau — DUI enforcement, collision investigation, school zone safety, and traffic management

K-9 Unit — Trained police dogs for patrol, narcotics detection, and search operations

Special Enforcement Detail (SED) — SWAT-equivalent tactical team for high-risk incidents

School Resource Officers — Officers assigned to Burbank schools to build positive relationships with students and ensure campus safety

Community Programs

Building trust and partnerships

The BPD emphasizes community engagement through several programs: Coffee with a Cop (monthly informal meetups), National Night Out (annual neighborhood event), Citizens Police Academy (multi-week program teaching how policing works), and the Burbank Police Foundation (community partnership supporting safety initiatives).

Report a concern: For non-emergencies, call (818) 238-3000 or use the Burbank 311 app. You can also file certain reports online at the BPD website. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact

Burbank Police Department

Address: 200 N Third St, Burbank, CA 91502
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (818) 238-3000
Website: burbankpd.org

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