• Community Police Academy
• Donate Your Used Cell Phone
• Go on a Ride-Along with an Officer
• Host a Block Party During National Night Out
• Join the Salem Police Cadet Program
• Learn about Salem Police Youth Engagement Programs
• Volunteer with Your Local Police Department

Find the programs that occur throughout the year.  

Salem Police Department Halloween Dress Rehearsal

Each October, on the Saturday before Halloween night, the Salem Police Department invites parents to bring their children in costume for an afternoon of games and safety activities, which remind children to be safe on Halloween night.

Kids can rehearse being safe on Halloween night

The event features several stations where children can hear from officers about the importance of visibility and pedestrian safety rules. The themes of traffic safety and safety while going door-to-door are essential to reinforce with children and their parents.

Salem Police partners with other city departments and local businesses that also provide treats and various other entertaining activities for the kids. While supplies last, children who go through all the safety stations receive a blinking LED light to wear on Halloween night to increase their visibility to passersby and motorists.

If you have never attended, check out these photos of past events.

Salem Police Toy Drive

The Salem Police Department is busy preparing for the annual Salem Police Toy Drive. Each year, officers and staff work alongside community members to help make a memorable Christmas for children in Salem. 

Donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages are now being accepted.

Donations can be dropped off at the Salem Police Station at 333 Division ST NE between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Donations will be accepted at the Salem Police Station through December 12.