Cal Expo is the only exposition in the nation with a full-time, year-round police department. The Cal Expo Police Department acts under the same authority as any other police department in the State and its sworn personnel have statewide peace officer powers as specified in section 830.2(i) of the California Penal Code.
The Cal Expo Police Department is staffed by more than 330 peace officers and security guards and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The peace officers hail from 33 different law enforcement agencies throughout California and bring an accomplished and diversified set of skills to the department, including:
- Bicycle, Mounted, Motorcycle, and Foot Patrol
- Explosives
- Gang Suppression/Probation
- Criminal Investigations
- Site Security
- Crowd Control
California State Fair Walk-Along Program
The California State Fair Walk-Along program is an opportunity for community members to work hand-in-hand with the California Exposition & State Fair police officers at the California State Fair. Walk-Alongs serve as community liaisons helping to solidify the relationship between law enforcement and the public. For more information, click here!
