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The city of South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo county, 10 miles south of San Francisco. The city is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including Highways 101, 280, Caltrain, and San Francisco International Airport. South San Francisco is the birthplace of the biotechnology industry, housing over 80 companies on some 3.5 million square feet.

The Department's philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances.

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Helpful Phone Numbers

• Non-Emergency/Information/Records: (650) 877-8900
• Abandoned Vehicle Hotline: (650) 829-3939
• Spanish Hotline: (650) 829-3911
• Traffic Complaints: (650) 660-0512 (Leave a Message)

AB 413 Daylighting Law

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Project Guardian

The South San Francisco Police Department is pleased to announce the implementation of Project Guardian.  Project Guardian provides caregivers and family members with the opportunity to register vulnerable persons and those with special needs (including but not limited to Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or mental health diagnoses) into a free, confidential database which is managed and maintained by the police department.  Read more here about Project Guardian.

(CCAP) Community Camera Assistance Program

The South San Francisco Police Department is committed to the safety and protection of our community.  We are seeking the assistance of South San Francisco business owners and residents who have video surveillance systems.  Read more about Community Camera Assistance Program.

South San Francisco Partners with Laz Parking for Parking Enforcement

The City of South San Francisco has announced its selection of LAZ Parking to provide parking enforcement services within the city. This collaboration is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance parking compliance, pedestrian safety, and ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the community.  Complaints can be left by leaving a message at 650-660-0512 or an email to SSFEnforcement@LAZparking.com. Read more here about SSF's Partnership with LAZ Parking.

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AB 413 Daylighting Law

There have been new revisions to California Vehicle Code 22500(n)(1)(A): Assembly Bill413 will prohibit parking 20 feet in advance of crosswalks. Enforcement and citations begin Jan. 1, 2025. Read more here about the revised California Vehicle Code 22500(n)(1)(A).