Message from the Chief of Police

As the Chief of Police, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Murrieta Police Department website. In visiting our website I hope you will find it to be interactive and easy to navigate, as it contains valuable information about the police department’s resources and programs that are available for your public safety needs. It also serves as a medium to promote communication and collaboration between our department and the community we serve.

Since 1992, the men and women of the Murrieta Police Department have been committed to making Murrieta the Safest City in Riverside County, by forging a partnership with the community to effectively fight crime and improve the quality of life. For the past decade Murrieta has repeatedly been ranked as the Safest City in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, as reported annually by the FBI. This unrivaled success is a direct result of the dedication and commitment of the men and women of this Department and their success in establishing true partnerships with the community.

It is an absolute honor to lead the professional men and women of the Murrieta Police Department, who are dedicated to provide you the highest quality police service to enhance community safety and reduce crime.

Thank you for visiting our website. We welcome your comments, questions and feedback.

Mike Baray
Chief of Police
mbaray@murrieta.org