Message from the Chief of Police.
September 7, 2022
RE: Message from Police Chief Rinetti regarding Firearm Violence
Dear Union City Community,
As your Police Chief, I want to share some recent and concerning trends regarding gun violence in Union City that involve the crimes of murder, attempted murder, and assault with a firearm. This increasing trend in violent crime is being reported across the Bay Area and nationwide. It is important to me that I share up-to-date crime data and the steps we are taking to prevent these crimes in our community.
Here are some crime statistics over the last 12 months in Union City:
- There have been five homicides.
- Attempted homicides and assaults with a firearm are up about 63%.
- Approximately 70% of firearms seized in these violent crimes are “ghost guns” or not registered to the offender.
- About 45% of the offenders in these violent crimes are residents of Union City and roughly 55% are not residents.
- Nearly 75% of the offenders committing these violent crimes range from 12 years old to 29 years old (45% of the offenders were 12 - 19 years old and 28% of the offenders were 20 - 29 years old).
- These violent crimes stem from a wide range of circumstances with no specific associated factor, such as gangs, drugs, domestic violence, etc. The one commonality is the use of a firearm.
- Targeted Operation Plans
- Enhanced Enforcement of Illegal Firearms
- Collaborating with Criminal Justice Partners
- Safe and Secure Firearm Ownership
- District Policing
- Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) Unit
To be at our best we need your continued partnership in public safety. I ask for your help with the following two requests:
- Please, continue to be our eyes and ears in the community. Report Emergencies to 911 and Non-Emergencies to 510-471-1365. If you have information about a crime(s) and wish to remain anonymous, please use the link at the bottom of the page titled “Anonymous Tips” where you can share information.
- Please, follow us on one of our social media sites. Updates and further details on the above strategies will be provided through social media. Scan the QR code or use the link at the bottom of the page titled “Social Media Links” to receive alerts and stay abreast of public safety updates in Union City.
I would like to conclude by recognizing and thanking all the men and women of the Union City Police Department. We have some of the most talented, dedicated, and caring employees in the profession. Our employees go above and beyond during some challenging work conditions with limited staffing. I appreciate, value, and take great pride in leading an organization of such incredible men and women.
Thank you for your on-going support!
Your Chief,
Jared Rinetti
Scan the QR code below to access Social Media Platforms
Social Media Links
https://www.unioncity.org/568/UCPD-Social-Media-Platforms
Anonymous Tips
https://www.unioncity.org/FormCenter/Police-7/Anonymous-Email-Tip-Form-61
Address/Location
Union City Police Department, CA
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-471-1365