The Truckee Police Department would like to announce the selection of our new Chief of Police. This decision was made after an extensive interview process. Jen Callaway, Truckee Town Manager, has selected Chief Randall Billingsley as the next Chief of Police for the Truckee Police Department. “Chief Billingsley is well prepared to take the reins of the Police Department with over 27 years of law enforcement experience. Randy has served as Interim Chief for the past six months, and has demonstrated his ability to lead the Department. I am excited to welcome Randy to the team in the official capacity of Chief, particularly after hearing his vision for the organization and plans to carry forward the tradition of outstanding Truckee community oriented policing,” stated Jen Callaway. When notified of the appointment, Chief Billingsley stated he was very excited to continue to serve and lead with the talented professionals in the Truckee Police Department who share a commitment to public service and excellence in serving the Truckee Community. Chief Billingsley added , “it has been a long term goal to serve as Police Chief for an organization with such community commitment and a strong educational culture. I want to continue to foster meaningful engagement and an open dialogue with the people we serve I truly look forward to both the challenges in the opportunities that lie ahead.” The details of his formal swearing-in will be available at a later date. 
COVID-19 has claimed over 380,000 American lives in the last year, over 70 in Nevada County. Our community joined cities and towns from around the country, led by the Presidential Inauguration Committee, to honor those lost today at 2:30pm local time. Truckee Fire Protection District and our Truckee Police Department came together at this time of the national memorial in a moment of reflection and remembrance. Today’s memorial is an opportunity to create a space for communities across our country to mourn, come together, reflect, and remember. The national memorial can be viewed here: https://bideninaugural.org/watch/ 
Across the country on January 9, citizens take the lead on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. We appreciate and thank the men and women of the Truckee Police Department. 
Truckee Pd would like to share some winter weather tips with you. #WinterWeather #WinterReady #Winter 
A storm is approaching this weekend and we would like to remind you of the snow parking regulations within the Town of Truckee from November 1st- April 30th. The Town will be proactive with snow removal and preparing the roadways for the anticipated traffic and snowfall throughout Town. To allow for this work to continue efficiently, the Town has a variety of snow related ordinances that require all vehicles to not only be parked completely off the roadway, but also out of the Town “Right of Way”. In many places, the Right of Way extends well past the snow poles. For example, in the Tahoe Donner subdivision, the Right of Way generally extends to the trash containers (bear boxes) or the property side of power poles. This is to give the Town adequate snow storage as we plow and remove snow from the roadway. Snow removal operations can take place over multiple days as well as overnight; if your vehicle is impeding snow removal it may be cited or towed at your expense. The release fees for towing, storage, etc. can often add up to $400 or more. In many places roadways have been narrowed to one lane by berms, Department of Public Works will be returning with blowers to cut the berms back to the edge of the roadway (snow poles). Vehicles that are parked inside the berms, but on the street side of the snow poles will be towed as appropriate. If you have questions regarding snow parking, you may contact Public Works at (530) 582-7707. 
The Truckee Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. #Welcome2021 
Caught Santa out on a pre-delivery paddle board. 🎅🎄 