Temecula Police



The Police Department under the leadership of Police Chief Andre O'Harra is charged with ensuring the safety of our community while maintaining the outstanding quality of life we all enjoy.

The City contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for Police services.

The Temecula Police Department employs officers at the rate of about 1 Officer per 973 residents. Temecula has two storefront police locations (one in Old Town Temecula and one in the Promenade Mall), a traffic team, investigations bureau, and special teams to deal with drugs and gang-related issues.

Temecula Police Department - Main Station
30755-A Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563

(951) 696-3000 Office
(800) 950-2444 - Non-Emergency Calls - 24 hours
(951) 696-HELP (4357) for Temecula Residents

For Emergencies Please Dial 9-1-1


Citation Payment Information:
Moving Violations (Traffic) (951) 341-8876 or (951) 696-3000
Pay online at www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/epayit

Non-moving Violations (Fix-it Ticket) (951) 506-1408 or (951) 375-3494
Pay online at www.ticketwizard5000.com or call (800) 989-2058

Volunteer with Temecula's Police Department:
Posse, Reserves, Explorers, Community Action Patrol, Station Volunteers, Neighborhood Watch

Message from the Chief


Police Teams

The Temecula Police Department has specialized teams that proactively approach issues specific to our community.

Police Storefronts

The Temecula Police Department has two Police Storefronts to better serve our citizens.

Megan's Law

Megan's Law is named after seven-year-old Megan Kanka, a New Jersey girl who was raped and killed by a known child molester who had moved across the street from the family without their knowledge.