Mountain View Police >> The Silicon Valley Beat
Summary: Want to know what goes on at a police department located in the heart of Silicon Valley? Then look no further. Mountain View, California is home to companies like Google, LinkedIn, Symantec, WhatsApp and, of course, the Mountain View Police Department. Follow us each week as we discuss some of our more interesting calls for service on The Silicon Valley Beat. We’ll cover recent incidents, safety tips and answer some of your most pressing questions. We'll also invite special guests from within the department, including our famous K9's, to talk shop. So let us know what you think about our podcasts, or just share your ideas and thoughts with us. You can find us on Twitter @MountainViewPD and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mountainviewpolicedepartment. But if this is an emergency, call 911.
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We’re back with another Silicon Valley Beat! Unlike podcasts prior, you got to see us record this edition live from the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority with the help of some very special guests — Berry, Rocky, Timmy and Rocket. During our visit, we talked with Animal Control Officer Patrick Pedrotti about animal safety […]
It’s that time of year again! Summer has practically become synonymous with the words “concert season” and we have quite a lineup coming to Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View in the next few months. With each show, our officers take great care to make sure everyone not only has a good time, but also stays […]
It’s time for a new edition of the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat” podcast! In this recording, we get to share some behind-the-scenes stories about one of our newest- and furriest – officers, K9 Thor! Thor and his handler, Officer Curtis Lau, stopped by our offices to chat about their paw-sitive partnership, their canine […]
Welcome back, listeners! In this edition of the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat,” we are excited to introduce you to our newest unit — the Cyber Crime Unit. As more of our lives are connected to the internet, more cyber crime opportunities arise. Here in Mountain View, we are thrilled to have Det. Britton […]
Welcome back to the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat” podcast! Traffic safety in Mountain View is a topic frequently on the minds of residents and police alike. The MVPD traffic unit strives each and every day to reduce the number of traffic incidents throughout our city through education, engagement, working with the traffic […]
It’s a New Year, it’s a new us! The Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat” podcast is back with a new host, new guests and new topics. Twice a month, we – Sgt. Saul Jaeger and Public Information Officer Katie Nelson – will speak with folks on a variety of topics that we hope […]
We had the pleasure of sitting down with a police vehicle enthusiast who was influenced by the likes of The Blues Brothers. Traveling all the way from Germany, Valentin Slaby shared with us how he went about acquiring a retired Mountain View Police Department Chevy Caprice and proceeded to spend a significant amount of time restoring it. […]
As part of Distracted Drivers Awareness Month we wanted to sit down with a few of our traffic officers to discuss the more commonly asked questions around enforcement. When it comes to distracted driving no one is immune from the dangers of it. Listen in as we discuss questions pulled from Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor. Want to […]
In this podcast, we invite Paul and Emily from our City’s library to talk about the partnerships built with the police department focused on bringing our community together through a variety of special programs. Through this rather unique relationship, Mountain View’s library takes an innovative approach to creating an environment where everyone is welcome and “digital literacy” is […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #026 – MVPD Crime Doesn’t Pay, But Crime Stoppers Does >> What’s a good tip worth? Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers stopped by to chat with us about how they work with police departments and offer a reward for information leading to a successful arrest. Crime Stoppers operates a 24-hour telephone line for citizens […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #025 – MVPD Chats With Tom Purcell Of The Monta Loma Neighborhood Association >> Serving just over 1,000 households, the Monta Loma Neighborhood Association is one of Mountain View’s oldest neighborhoods. We chat with Tom Purcell, who heads their Neighborhood Watch Program and has managed to create an amazing conduit between law enforcement and those who […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #024 – MVPD Says Farewell To Sgt. Ecdao Who Imparts Some Stories And Words Of Wisdom >> We invited Sgt. Ecdao to chat with us before his retirement from MVPD. Sgt. Ecdao talks about investing in people rather than programs and the slap heard around the world. Want to know what goes on […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #023 – MVPD Talks Wild Animals With The California Department Of Fish & Wildlife >> We invite Public Information Officer Andrew Hughan of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to talk #MVpuma, deers, bears and much more. Plus, we learn safety tips, like what to do if you confront mountain lion, from an agency […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #022 – MVPD Talks Operation Second Chance With Records Specialist Dee Ahl >> Understand the importance of “Operation Second Chance” especially if you have a warrant that meets the criteria for a citation and new court date. Warrants Records Specialist Dee Ahl explains how the process works, why it’s important and how […]
The Silicon Valley Beat #021 – MVPD Insights From Special Guests About An Important Topic: Sex Registrants >> We talk to special guests Sgt. Kurtis Stenderup of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and Det. Mason Motomura of our Investigative Services Division about 290 sex registrant compliance and a recent Mountain View operation thanks to the […]
