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Carlsbad police report rising camping and parking enforcement, peaceful Oct. 18 protest and new website

6689119 · October 27, 2025
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Chief Christy Calderwood updated the commission on enforcement under a vehicle-habitation ordinance, parking enforcement statistics, the Oct. 18 "No Kings" demonstration (no arrests), and a redesigned police department website and recruiting link.

Carlsbad — Police Chief Christy Calderwood told the Community Police Engagement Commission on Oct. 28 that enforcement under a municipal ordinance addressing vehicle habitation has produced warnings, citations, arrests and tows since enforcement began in May.

Chief Calderwood said the department gave 32 written warnings, issued 40 citations for unlawful camping, made five arrests and towed 13 vehicles between May and September. “The goal is to get people that would like help, the help that they need,” Calderwood…

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