ACPD
Jeff Scott
Community Resource Officer
(707) 551-0600


Jen Kansanback
Communications Manager
(707) 647-5355
Message from the Acting Chief
I've spent the last couple of months filling in for your Chief, Oscar Ortiz, while he's been attending the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Chief Ortiz will return to take back his office on Monday.
 
American Canyon is a wonderful community, I've especially enjoyed my time here getting to know the community and working closer with the officers here. It's been an active summer for the Neighborhood Watch. Lobo made his rounds to neighborhood parks to meet folks, play with the kids, and recruit new members. Many neighborhoods, including Los Altos, Crawford Way, Chesapeake, The Lodge, Redhead Street, Tapestry, Horizon Way, World Marine Estates, Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, American Canyon Mobile Home Park, and MosaTerraGold (Mosaic Court, Terrazo Lane & Gold Valley) hosted block parties on National Night Out. I'd like to especially thank the coordinators of these parties and their dedication to bringing our community together to prevent crime and be there for one another.
 
Over the last month or so, we've heard concerns about barking dogs and posts about suspicious activity on NextDoor. Tips are included below on how to deal with both. Thank you for having me, American Canyon, it's been a pleasure!
 
Chris Carlisle
Captain
Napa County Sheriff’s Office
Barking Dogs
Neighborhood dog disturbing your peace? Habitual barking is annoying and you have a few options. First, you might try speaking with the dog owner. Often people aren’t bothered by the noise of their own dog and assume that no one else is bothered. Occasionally, the surprised owner will say they had no idea that their dogs barking bothered anyone and they take care of the problem. 

If you’ve spoken with your neighbor and they have not addressed the problem, you are not comfortable approaching your neighbor, or just don’t want to speak with them contact dispatch (253-4451) and ask for an officer to contact the dog owners. An officer will explain the problem to the dog owner, and explain that they will be issued a citation in the future if we continue to receive complaints.

To be able to issue a citation, we must first have warned the owner and given them a chance to fix the problem. A public nuisance complaint takes time and your participation to help document times when the dog barks is necessary, but should eventually resolve the issue.

If you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to call (707) 551-0600 or stop by the Police Department at 911 Donaldson Way East.
Report Suspicious Activity
Nextdoor is a private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. The American Canyon Police Department cannot see conversations within Nextdoor.

Please report suspicious activity by first calling dispatch at (707) 253-4451 before posting in Nextdoor to alert your neighbors of the activity.
Upcoming Events
Citywide Neighborhood Watch Meeting/Training
Thursday, September 27th
7 - 8 PM
Senior Multi-Use Center, 2185 Elliott Drive

Coffee with the Cops - Save the Date
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
9 - 11 AM
Starbucks, 6050 Main Street