Celebratory gunfire remains an issue in many cities, particularly over the 4^th of July weekend.  Sadly, it often has tragic results when innocent people are injured or killed because of this reckless act. The reality is that any bullet discharged from a gun, even into the sky, must land somewhere, and when it does, there’s significant risk of injury or death.

The Sacramento Police Department is committed to a zero-tolerance stance towards illegal gun use and gun violence in our community.   Our mission is to protect the quality of life for all residents throughout our community by creating an environment of enhanced safety and security.

During the 4^th of July holiday period, the Sacramento Police Department will be deploying patrol officers in specific areas of the city that have the highest amount of illegal gun and fireworks activity as recorded by ShotSpotter on New Year’s Eve and July 4^th last year. Officers will respond to ShotSpotter activations throughout the north and south areas of the city and will arrest anyone caught discharging a firearm in public.  As normal, officers will be deployed throughout the city to maintain the peace, prevent crime and violence, and arrest intoxicated/impaired drivers.

The Sacramento Police Department utilizes the ShotSpotter gunfire alerts to detect and locate gunfire incidents within the north and south areas of the City. The system provides real-time gunshot location data, enabling informed decisions for faster and more accurate emergency response.  It also helps improve situational awareness and increases first responder safety.

We hope everyone has a fun and SAFE holiday weekend!

The Sacramento Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding illegal gunfire to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471, Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.  Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.