City of Novato, CA
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| 24/7 Emergency: | 9-1-1 |
| 24/7 Emergency Texting: | Text 9-1-1 |
| Submit A Crime Tip: | 415-899-7004 |
| Crime Tips Email: | crimetips@novato.org |
| Text-A-Tip: | Text 'TIP NOVATO' to 888-777 |
| Business Line/Records: | 415-897-4361 |
| 24/7 Non-Emergency Dispatch: | 415-897-1122 |
| SAFE Team | 415-899-7000 |
| Records Requests Email: | nrecords@novato.org |
*Please note: We no longer accept faxed documents. Please email records requests to nrecords@novato.org.
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909 Machin Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
Monday - Thursday
8am-5pm
*Closed Fridays & Weekends
An after-hours buzzer and intercom system are available at the front door, allowing public access to the front lobby for safety and to await NPD personnel.
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