Crime & Safety

Redwood City PD Experiencing 'Technical Phone Difficulties'

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Otherwise, use special number.

Redwood City residents looking to get ahold of the local police department Wednesday are being advised that the agency is experiencing some technical difficulties.

The Redwood City Police Department issued the following alert Wednesday afternoon:

The Redwood City Police Department is experiencing technical difficulties with our 24-hour 7-digit emergency phone lines. If you have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. If you want to contact the police department please use 650-780-7100.

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It’s not clear when things are expected to be back to normal.

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