City of Biggs
Where the People Own the Water and Power
Public Safety
Welcome to Public Safety
No municipal service is more important than protecting public safety. The City of Biggs' approach to safety starts with prevention through 24-hour police patrolling, standards in planning and construction, and enforcement of City codes. Biggs is carefully preparing for contingency response through emergency planning, back-up equipment and facilities, safe-guarded utilities, and broad communications tools. Police and fire protection teams are well-trained, well-equipped, and consistently within a few minutes' response.
Law Enforcement Services For Emergencies, Dial 911
July 1, 2025, The Gridley Police Department began providing law enforcement services in the City of Biggs. This includes 24/7 law enforcement and response.
Contact information:
Gridley Police Department
685 Kentucky Street
Gridley, CA 95948
For Emergencies, Dial 911, to report a crime in progress
Non-emergency phone number: 530-846-5670
This in-depth informational page will allow you to search for incidents (grouped by like type) to see what is happening in your neighborhood. gpd.crimegraphics.com
(Alarm Permit is REQUIRED for any alarm system in the City of Biggs) .
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City of Biggs Fire Department
Biggs partners with CalFire for top-notch fire protection and medical response in the City of Biggs and its surrounding area. Outdoor Burn Permits are always required.
CalFIRE
Biggs Fire Station
434 B Street
Biggs, CA 95917
530-868-5834 (non emergency)
CalFIRE
Butte County HQ
176 Nelson Ave
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7111 (non emergency)
For Emergencies, Dial 911
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See It, Report It!
If you are aware a crime is being or has been committed in Biggs, please notify the Gridley Police Department. If it is not a 911 emergency, you can call 530-846-5670 to make a report 24 hours a day. The eyes a of local citizens can make the difference in effectively preventing and responding to law enforcement problems.
Law Enforcement cannot address issues that they are not aware of.
Code Enforcement
For City municipal code issues, please contact Biggs Code Enforcement. You can remain anonymous, or you can identify yourself and receive follow-up communication from the city code enforcement officer.
Code Enforcement program involves two major categories as set forth in the Biggs Municipal Code by the City Council:
1) The enforcement of City planning and development codes such as setbacks, building heights, fences, accessory structures, and building without permits.
2) The City’s public nuisance, streets and roads, and public health codes that involve neighborhood health and safety problems like, outdoor marijuana cultivation, abandoned appliances, and household garbage not contained within the waste bins. Code enforcement also includes visual blight such as broken windows, yard debris, excessive weeds, parking vehicles on un-improved surfaces, and disabled or unattended vehicles.
The goals of Code Enforcement go beyond simple enforcement of the Biggs Municipal Code. Other goals include health and safety of citizens, improving quality of life in the City and preserving and improving property values.
For information about reporting a code enforcement violation, or responding to a letter from the code enforcement officer, please see our FAQ's , call, email or use this FORM.
Animal Control Services 530-552-3888
The mission of Butte County Animal Control (BCAC) is to protect, promote and enhance the health, safety and quality of life for the County's animals and citizens. We do this through education, community collaboration and the enforcement of animal related laws and ordinances. BCAC is closed weekends and holidays, however you can leave a message after-hours in the case of an emergency. Officers are on call to respond to emergency calls only from 8:00am to 4:00 pm on these days.
Dog Licenses are issued from Biggs City Hall, 465 C Street, Biggs, 530-868-5493
Butte County Animal Services
202 Mira Loma Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
530-552-3888
Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except holidays)