We welcome visitors to Oceanside and want everyone to be safe and enjoy their time here on the beaches or at the many great attractions this city has to offer.

Here are some safety tips for visitors:

KNOW YOUR POLICE RESOURCES. For crime prevention information, contact our Crime Prevention Office at (760) 435-4543 or stop into the Oceanside Police Department, 3855 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California 92054 for help in person. Information is available at resource centers which are conveniently located throughout the city. (See Resource Centers under General Information). ROAD TRAVELS. No matter where you are traveling, become familiar with your travel route. Carry maps with you at all times and keep your car doors locked. Park in well-lighted areas for added security. And never pick up hitchhikers. If in a traffic accident, do not exit your vehicle right away. Instead, get out of busy traffic and into a well-lighted area or to the police station. PERSONAL PROPERTY & SECURITY. When carrying money, carry small quantities and keep it in your pocket or a money pouch secured under your clothes. At the beach, never leave valuables such as your wallet, keys or portable stereos unattended. Also, never presume that the glove department of your vehicle is safe. Remove valuables from your vehicle if leaving it unattended for extended time periods.

If you would like additional information, have comments, or need police assistance, please call us at (760) 435-4900.