Five Years. Less Crime. A Safer Grover Beach. The numbers tell a great story! Over the past five years, Grover Beach has seen significant decreases in reported crime: -Group A offenses (crimes against persons/property/society) down nearly 50% since 2021 -Property crimes down 78% since 2021 -Calls for service have declined, giving our officers more opportunities to focus on proactive policing and community engagement. These results reflect the dedication of our officers, the support of our community, and the importance of working together to keep Grover Beach a great place to live, work, and play. We’re proud of the progress—and we’re not slowing down! Thank you, Grover Beach, for being part of the team.

Empty Bowls was AWESOME! Yesterday, Chief Munro and many volunteers helped fill “Empty Bowls” with hot soups from all over south county. For just $25, attendees, including some from GBPD, got to pick out a custom made bowl and fill it with their favorite soup. All proceeds benefited the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition. If you couldn’t make it this year, we look forward to seeing you next year!

It's October! The Grover Beach Police Department is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have a limited number of special-edition Grover Beach Police Department Pink Patches available for just $10. Proceeds go toward the Hearst Cancer Research Center, helping support cancer research and the fight against breast cancer. Available at: Grover Beach Police Department 711 Rockaway Avenue, Grover Beach Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Stop by, pick up a patch, and help us show our support for those fighting breast cancer, survivors, and the families who stand beside them.

We offer our condolences to the California Highway Patrol and the family of Officer Liles ❤️

Winter weather and possible El Niño conditions will be heading our way soon. Be prepared! Register for emergency alerts, learn how to prepare, and make sure your family stays safe. Visit readyslo.org before the weather and dangerous conditions arrive! Be prepared. Be Ready. Visit ReadySLO.org today! See less

SLO County Tip-A-Cop was FUN!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to support GBPD and Special Olympics!

Grover Beach Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Paso Robles Grover Beach, CA — On Monday, September 14, 2026, at approximately 12:01 p.m., Grover Beach Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 1580 W. Grand in Grover Beach. Officers arrived on scene within three minutes of being dispatched. Upon arriving, officers learned that the suspect passed a note declaring he was robbing the bank. No weapons were seen. The teller provided the suspect with an undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect left out the east side doors on foot. Using Grover Beach community cameras (CCTV) near the bank, and automated license plate reader technology, the suspect and suspect vehicle was identified within minutes. This information was relayed to law enforcement agencies countywide as a “be on the lookout”. At approximately 12:51 p.m., an alert Deputy with the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office located the suspect vehicle near Highway 101 and Highway 46 in Paso Robles. After conducting a high-risk traffic stop, the suspect was arrested without incident. 67-year-old Brent David Muir, of Bakersfield, was the person arrested. He was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on robbery and burglary charges. The Grover Beach Police Department would like to thank the Arroyo Grande Police Department, the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in this case.

GBPD and assisting agencies responded to a bank robbery around noon today. The suspect fled on foot and into a vehicle. Shortly after the robbery, the vehicle was identified, and it was located by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in Paso Robles. The suspect was taken into custody. There are no outstanding suspects, and we will be releasing more information later in a press release.

For many years, the Grover Beach Church of Christ has been a great neighbor and supporter of the Grover Beach Police Department. In fact, they’ve graciously shared their parking lot with our employees as GBPD has grown. Last week, members of the GBPD met with church leadership and presented them with a long overdue “Community Supporter” plaque. We value the relationships we have with our community. Thank you, Grover Beach Church of Christ!

Today we celebrate the women who wear the badge! Their courage. Their dedication. Their compassion. Their leadership. We are proud of the women of the Grover Beach Police Department and the difference they make every day for the people we serve. Thank you for answering the call

25 years later, we remember. On this Patriot Day, we pause to remember September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the families forever changed by that day. Twenty-five years have passed, but the courage, sacrifice, and memories of those we lost remain with us. Today, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

One week from today! Join GBPD and many more agencies as we raise money for Special Olympics! Tables are still available. To book a table, visit the Special Olympics Southern California Tip-a-Cop website.

Tip-A-Cop Is Back! We’re trading our badges for aprons and hitting the tables for a great cause! Join San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement for Tip-A-Cop, benefiting Special Olympics Southern California! We’ll be serving up a delicious tri-tip dinner, but the best part is spending the evening with our amazing community and supporting an incredible organization. Madonna Expo — San Luis Obispo Monday, September 15 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM seatings $300 per table of 8 Come hungry, bring your friends, family, and coworkers, and help us make a difference for Special Olympics athletes throughout our community. We’ll bring the badges. You bring the appetite! 📷 Visit sosc.org/slocountytipacops to reserve your table and get all the details. We hope to see you there!

We recently received this survey response from a community member who called the Grover Beach Police Department regarding a theft. We always strive to provide the best service possible to our community. In fact, our customer service scores continue to remain around 95% satisfaction! Thank you, Officer Howell, for your professional and courteous handling of this incident!

Hello, Grover Beach! Here’s a look at some of our year-to-date numbers compared with this time last year: 🔺 Burglaries: 2 → 7 (+200%) 🔺 Thefts: 39 → 47 (+21%) 🔻 Traffic Accidents: 86 → 74 (-14%) 🔺 Traffic Stops: 1,118 → 1,379 (+23%) 🔺 Felony Arrests: 89 → 96 (+8%) While we’ve seen a small increase in burglaries and thefts, there is no reason to panic. These numbers are a reminder that we all play a role in keeping Grover Beach safe. 🔒 Lock it up! Lock your vehicles, homes, garages, bikes and other valuables. Don’t make it easy for someone to become an opportunistic thief. 👀 See something suspicious? Say something. If something doesn’t look right, trust your instincts and give us a call. Your information can make a difference. 🚦 And there’s some encouraging news on the traffic front. Traffic accidents are down 14% while traffic stops are up 23%. Our increased traffic enforcement, including the addition of our motor traffic units, appears to be making a positive impact on roadway safety. We’ll keep doing our part. Thank you for doing yours.

Cheers to 20 years! Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Sonny Gerber as we celebrate his 20th year with the Grover Beach Police Department! Sergeant Gerber joined us on August 4, 2006, after serving as a Police Officer in Arizona. In addition to his current patrol assignment, Sergeant Gerber has served in many different instructor and leadership roles during his time in Grover Beach. We continue to be thankful for his experience and dedication to the City! Congratulations, Sergeant Gerber!

Is it your time? The Grover Beach Police Department is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals who are ready to begin an exciting and rewarding career in public service.

Good afternoon, GB! As we mentioned in a previous post, GBPD issued 10 citations for illegal fireworks on July 4th. We received 54 firework-related calls during the evening hours of the 4th. For those interested, the map shows the approximate locations of those who were cited.