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The Ross Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement services to the Town of Ross. The importance of community involvement and interaction is stressed at every level of the Department, with some members who have both lived and worked in town for well over 15 years.
While protection of life and property are the primary mission of the Police Department, members work hard to ensure the quality of life that Ross residents have come to enjoy is preserved as well.
The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is the hallmark of the Ross Police Department and its staff works hard to ensure they remain responsive to the needs of Ross residents, neighborhoods, and community groups.
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James T. Reis, Chief of Police
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Jim graduated from the Santa Rosa Police Academy in July 1977, and joined the San Anselmo Police Department. In late 1977, Jim transferred to the Ross Police Department as a full-time Police Officer. In 1980 Jim was promoted to Corporal and in 1982, he was promoted to Patrol Sergeant where he remained for many years as the night shift supervisor. In 1998 Jim was promoted to Administrative Sergeant in charge of the Police Division. He has a wide training base which includes: Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert, Radar Instructor, Combat Firearms Instructor, Death Investigator, Critical Incident Commander, SWAT, Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter. Jim lived in Ross for twenty four years where he raised his two children, James and Samantha, who graduated from Ross School. He has been serving the Town as Chief of Police since his appointment in August 2008.
Phone: 453-1453 ext. 101
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Traffic Enforcement
The Police Department enforces parking and traffic laws throughout town daily. Parking in the downtown area is often difficult, especially during warm days, or scheduled sporting events. Please be aware of the timed limits posted in most areas downtown. Additionally, many parking spaces close to Natalie Coffin Greene Park are restricted. If you receive a parking citation, follow the directions on the reverse side. There are instructions on making the payment, or requesting an appeal. All parking citations issued in Ross are processed through the Marin Parking Authority, P.O. Box 4037, San Rafael, CA 94913, Phone (800) 281-7275.
The narrow roads and pedestrians require low speed limits on several roads. Be extra careful when driving near the school and when bicyclists are present. If you receive a traffic citation, your options will be available from the Marin Superior Court, Traffic Division. Please visit their website for more details:
http://www.marincourt.org/traffic_faq.htm.
New drivers should be familiar with the driving restrictions imposed upon them by the Vehicle Code. Please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles website for special information for teen drivers: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/teenweb/.
Comments or Concerns
The Ross Police Department is dedicated to excellent service and wants to hear your comments or concerns. Sergeant Steve Nelson leads our team of dedicated officers who provide all aspects of service.
Sergeant Nelson (415) 453-1453 ext. 153 or Contact via Email.
Helpful Web Links
Current traffic information is available on the internet at: http://www.511.org/
Ross is pleased to participate in the Street Smarts Marin traffic safety program. Learn more at: StreetSmartsMarin.org
Learn to Share the Road and about Safe Routes to Schools by visiting the Marin Bicycle Coalition at: http://www.marinbike.org/Index.shtml
FEMA – Are You Ready? http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
San Francisco 72 Hours http://www.72hours.org/
Ross Valley Watershed and Flood Protection http://www.rossvalleywatershed.org/
Marin County OES http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/ES/Main/index.cfm
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