Crime & Safety

Redwood City Police Begin Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations

Police officers and other emergency responders in Santa Clara County recently became eligible for the vaccine.

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Redwood City police officers began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday, the department posted on Twitter.

Police officers and other emergency responders in Santa Clara County recently became eligible for the vaccine along with teachers and workers in food and agriculture. Those in the new phase join the existing eligible residents — people 65 and older, nursing home residents and staff and healthcare workers.

"For all of you that made this happen, THANK YOU!", the department wrote on Twitter. "We’re committed to making it through this together!"

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Eligible residents can make COVID-19 vaccine appointments here.

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