I would like to thanks the police department of riverside, la work van was stolen this pass Wednesday. I filed a case and they were able to get my truck back. Thank you very much guys. J Cabrera great police officer. read more

Remember his name! Peter Villalobos a special needs man, diagnosed with schizophrenia was the 27-year-old who died in Riverside Police custody on June 20, 2025, after an attack by police at the McDonald's in the 7400 block of Indiana Avenue. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia about 10 years earlier and had been at the restaurant for over an hour, when staff called for a wellness check. Officers used force during his arrest, including strikes, and he later died at a hospital. His family has called for justice, noting he was unarmed and non-violent. And he didn't commit a crime. The Riverside Police Department are supposed to protect and serve. It deeply saddens me that they would beat this man who was obviously hiding in the restroom because he was plagued by schizophrenic voices that would not leave him alone. And so the poor man hiding and scared, unsure if what he's hearing is true or not, is beaten by police. read more

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THANK YOU to the Riverside Police Department for keeping us safe in whichever neighborhood we are in. Your professionalism and dedication to all of our residents is astounding. Keep up the good work See you at our next National Night Out sponsored by My Learning Studio read more

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Two people, man and woman, walking my street, and culdesac street off of my street, with non-matching safety vests, clipboards trying to get folks to open their doors. I had my phone in hand calling RPD non-emergency number (of which nothing but no call pick up, given alternate non-emergency numbers, no one answering the phone, MULTIPLE dropped calls, MULTIPLE non-emergency numbers NOTHING.) Hopefully no one gets broken into or worse. read more

I had an abusive ex-girlfriend attacked me, and I had to restrain her. I called the cops asking for help and because I left bruises on her wrist, they arrested me and said I attacked her, even though I was covered in cuts, scratches and bleeding all over. You could clearly tell that I was the person that was attacked. I was the person that called for help, but they put me in jail For self-defense for restraining my ex.! these guys suck they know they were in the wrong. This is why guys don't call the police. This is why guys don't trust anyone when they're the ones being abused. read more

Tonight I got to enjoy the festival lights why not I am protected by these lovely officers who made sure our safety was top priority!. read more

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pieces of shit. i am telling them my mom can't speak english so they yell at me! go easy! then they continue to keep saying she shouldn't be driving which could i don't know be said more kindly! then they say to find a path home! i show a clear way to home they yell at me to tell how to get there! you fucking have the address and i showed you the map. then i take the blame because i was fucking asleep! i had fucking school! for everyone it was a black and a latino. the black was a bitch and the latino at least tried to calm my mom but insults me! the incident is my mom's fault yes but they treat us as if we are pieces of shit. read more

COMPLETELY USELESS you guys are completely useless, Tonight you guys were called because a security guy got jumped at a bar. The guy got arrested and let go less than 2 hours later he's back waiting behind the building for them to come out. What's the point of having officers all up and down the block in DTR if you guys aren't going to do anything? read more

Wow ! 7 months later and the same shit different day. When I'm driving at night I have to literally have my windows down so they don't shine that light and see I'm an innocent woman that loves a fast car ! I'm sorry you all have to deal with crooks with this same car and it's annoying and can def blind a person for a second! Please stop this nonsense ! read more

First of all I will call in too for the service I received from the POLICE!!! My car got broken into in front of my job at 4 am I feel Like you all are supposed to SERVE AND PROTECT ! I called at 4 am and they asked me if it was my car and why I'm parked in front of MY BUSINESS are you kidding me ?!! Your cops Are an absolute JOKE. You could Have at least helped me at 4 am with getting the glass out.'I'm highly disappointed in the SERVICE I received read more

Patrol unit 3259 , time was 12:06am on 8/7/23 was driving east on Arlington flashing the lights all vehicles going east and west. I pulled up next to the patrol on Adams and Arlington and put my window down and told the officer it's not right to flash lights at upcoming traffic, could cause an accident. 2 officers were in the vehicle and the one on the passenger seat responded " that's how we work" and sounded very arrogant. Light turned green and he said leave before I pull you over . So as I drove off they flashed their lights on my mirrors to my face. This is not the first time it has happened and as an Uber driver on the weekends it has happened all over Riverside! I called it in tonight and was directed to call watch commander and no answer. I left a voice mail and hoping to hear back. Citizen of Riverside shouldn't have to go thru this. They work for us and they treat us like that. That's not cool! As a community we need to stand up to these people who work for us and treat us like shit when driving safe . I know I'm not the only one that has had them flash their spot light to the eyes! . Call the watch commanders to do something useful and to train this so called peace servers ! read more

They were very friendly when putting on the handcuffs,the car had a lot of room and the policeman drove smoothly didn't expect this from any other department. Looking forward to being arrested again read more

They definitely don't want to protect and serve. They are, however, very versed at finding any excuse in the book not to help you out. Disappointed but not surprised. read more

i called to report a stalking case and then in turn, they end up taking me to mental facilities and eventually their jail, and to this day they still cant solve the problem. no point in calling them for any reason really. even murder. the dispatchers are rude and helpless and then they eventually turn it around on you after their arrogance precedes them. they conclude you are just an idiot sheep when in reality we dont really need to be treated that way. cant be trusted for anything. :/ read more

i called them for a situation i had at a car lot dealer with getting our money stolen so one officer went there and one stayed with us while making report very understandable and polite offficers read more

I was so impressed by these two women police officers from Riverside County! They were so awesome and so big hearted to bring this person to CSU in Perris because Western had no openings.. they were wholeheartedly, beautiful and communicative and had a warm handoff and that's what I'd appreciate the most. This is the type of relationship I need to have with PD so if anything needs to happen, they need to learn from this officer and her partner, because they rocked it read more

this is not a good and honest department. i'm sure most are good but i had one of them be extremely rude and disrespectful to me. i'm human and i deserve to be treated with kindness and respect especially because it's my tax money that is funding this department. read more

Had to go in to get some information at the RPD office and the ladies behind the counter could not have made it easier. The wait was short and they got the information that I needed in less than 10 minutes. read more

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Came in to report a vehicle stolen and I have had to sit and wait for an officer to take my report. 1 hour has gone by now and still waiting! read more

I appreciate the professionalism and timely response of both the officers and the non emergency dispatch whenever there is suspicious activity around my condo complex. Thank you to everyone involved with keeping our community safe. Their efforts do not go unnoticed. read more

Worthless. 1 hour no one ever came. I called to report drink people having a party till 430 am one of their guest parked in front of my driveway blocking me from leaving my home. They were blaring their music and all Drunk and driving. I guess dispatch just pretends to act like they are sending the police. I hope no one gets hit by all these drunk drivers driving around. read more

I grew up in a law enforcement family so I know how rude and arrogant some officers can be. But I didn't expect that from the front office woman lol. Wasted gas coming down here to take care of business, didn't get anything fixed or addressed. No wonder why people hate police. read more

I live by riverside plaza del taco area and a homeless man yelling bad words and peeing on the down at 530am because del taco wouldnt let him inside the restroom because with cov19 they can't .One police arrived he watch the homeless man he pee in front of police officers and tired to press the officer button but officer was the bigger person . The officer told the homeless man I will buy you breakfast. So the officer got the homeless man breakfast. That the story we need to posts the true about police officer. read more

I Xylia Lozano wanted to give Been Shafer a nice high five rate....thank you for your help on clearing my identity theft case....after I thought I had no way of proving it was not me who got ticket....this sergeant was nice, calm, and really did a big difference to my life. Thank -you! Sergeant good bless people like you.. read more

I just experienced the worst operator at Riverside Police department. Terribly RUDE!!! Instead of explaining the details she needed she was ignorant and treated me like she was annoyed with me calling. I'm expressing myself because I want her to know that it is not ok for her to treat people like trash. Instead be more understanding. When you pick up the phone understand that WE are calling for assistance not to be treated like trash. If you truly hate your Job move on. You obviously have no people skills . Thank you for not being of any help ! read more

I've dealt with a few cops in Orange County who all happen to be very arrogant and cocky but the police men here are very down to earth and friendly. They actually listen without cutting you off and seem understanding. Also, I went to a family event in Riverside and there were over 30 cops. They were all interacting with the families and playing sports with them. One came up to my son and I and asked how our day was going and gave us stickers. It was awesome to witness all of them actually engaging with families instead of just standing there. read more

Riverside Police Department here to protect and serve Not only was I here for something well I won't tell you why because that's none of your business but they do service with a smile I was treated fairly well and politely respectfully they got me in and out pretty quick and the staff is knowledgeable and very helpful read more

Was approached today by a police officer who was judgemental, rude, and very unprofessional.

There is a few times in life when we need Comfort compassion and sympathy On November 4 unfortunately I lost my husband. After calling 911 the Fire department and the Police officers showed at my house. Following their protocol they assured that my children will have food, a priest, and a hand to hold when we were crying. I am writing this review so everyone knows there's Angeles on earth. I wish I will know all the names but I only have two: Sargent stumt, and Victor. They went above and beyond to help my children pain. My husband was working in a surprise for my son Christos who was turning 7 years old in couple of days. As my son cried and Kept saying why know my birthday is coming and I cried telling them how much my husband loved his boys, Victor took the responsibility to fixed the bicycle for my boy and bring it on behalf of my husband for him. Thanks to all of you there's light in this dark world. Riverside P.D and fire department Thank you for your sympathy towards us. GOOD BLESS! read more

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Useless and dangerous police department. 1. Contacted them on a Craigslist scam occurring regarding rental housing in downtown Riverside. Told they don't handle internet crime and referred me to an internet/financial crime site run by the FBI, like the FBI is going to spend time and resources on this. This crime effects poor and working class people so they dont care. 2. Contacted them after being punched in the face by someone who nearly ran me over in a crosswalk after I yelled a him. Police came with an attitude and wanted to know what I wanted them to do about it. It became obvious very quickly that the police were a danger to me as I was poor and the other person was obviously better off. I just dropped it and thanked God he didn't arrest me. 3. A person went to the local Ralph's without a mask. He wasn't resisting, about 4 police tackled him and killed him. 4. I had my car towed illegally out of a publicly owner parking garage that doesn't employ a towing company. The towing company stole the car out of the garage without anyone asking that it be towed and then sold the car. The police said that was OK and did nothing. Lessen: Don't be poor in Riverside because either a rich tow company steals your car they are not going to do anything. 5. You don't want to have any contact with the Riverside police, it is dangerous. They are stupid, lazy, dangerous, and hate the public especially if you are poor. read more

Worst police department ever.... I have had to deal with kids parking on the side of my house drinking, leaving their trash and being loud with their music. Call the police each and every time and surprise no one ever shows up. I can clearly see them drinking, I tell the dispatch I can see them drinking and NO ONE EVER SHOWS UP. Next morning there I am again cleaning up the beer bottles and pizza boxes they leave behind. So sick of this and zero help from our great Riverside Police. Sorry you don't consider this an emergency but I would think knowing kids are driving drunk would be a major issue for you..... read more

My wife and myself going through a devastating time. My daughter is schizophrenic and missing. After a woman answering the phone stated "those people are a dime a dozen" we were devastated. Later that night we had a meeting with officer Dave, he took a missing person report and was so compassionate about our situation and understanding. He talked to us about not blaming ourselves. I gave a five star despite the woman answering the phone because officer Dave went so above and beyond he he negated the one star the woman would have received. read more

I have never come across an officer so helpful and trusting. Which is a word I would never use towards a stranger, let alone an officer. Officer Jonathan Elkhoury is a true definition of what it means to protect and serve his community. Usually when you meet an officer your case is probably the same episode they have seen ten times that day. Same old story, but for Officer Elkhoury to display such empathy is truly heart warming. Unfortunately, the neighborhood I live in isn't so safe but knowing he's there makes it all that much better. Thanks to him I feel like cops really aren't that bad after all. Props to Riverside Police Department for having an officer so great, to give cops a good name. read more

Not a Riverside resident and I would not want to be. The department needs to learn the duty of their job and that is to protect and serve the community. The real training they need is how to empathize with the community they are working with. People rely on them to go out and serve but yet I have gotten nothing but a negative experience from them. Glad I come from a community where our justice system does just as the logo shows unlike some communities. read more

This police department needs some serious training on how to treat the public and show some respect to those of us hard working class people who are just trying to mind their own business and live a day to day life, my house is off a pretty busy street and I work odd hours so when I'm driving home at 3 in the morning I can understand them looking a little closer at someone at that time but pulling up next to you and screaming very loud questions at you like,"WHAT KIND OF CAR IS THAT, WHAT YEAR IS IT, WHAT COLOR IS IT" and every time you try to answer another question is screamed at you before screaching off, also on several occasions when driving in the opposite direction they've shined their spotlight in my eyes as they pass by, this might sound like no big deal but its not very safe and its unprofessional, I'd have no problem with them pulling me over and seeing if I'm up to no good or drunk driving but this behavior is unprofessional and they are the ones up to no good, I'm not saying all the cops in this department are like this but it makes you wonder where these ones learned it from, a long time ago I met a chief of police, I remember the Captain saying the most important thing for a cop to have is integrity and he gave us the meaning, look it up, I wish we had more like him, then I'd be proud of our police instead of ashamed and intimidated, no innocent man should ever feel intimidated around police, he should feel safe and proud to have them working for all of us read more

I happen to think that the riverside poliece department is the best on the planet.thats who they called first to come at desert storm.they wanted the most profishent,toughest,and best.they called on riverside police department.not to forget my pastor and chaplin of rpd vernie flecther,who was in the veit nam war.who is chaplin presently for rpd,and norco chamber of commerce.you dont get to hold those spots unless your the best there is.and he is a true oracle,and not to mention a real man of the cloth,where your spirit bears witness with you whenever you are in his presense,or listen to him or look into his eyes.not to mention hes a riot.down to earth if you like to laugh,go see him,the say laughter is the best medicine.well thats what i wanted to share,ill get down off my soapbox now,so if your going to hell,stop in and see pastor vernie and family,6th st. Norco.respectfully,rhoda rockett. read more