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Officers Honored Today with Chief Steve Belcher Award & Employee of the Month...
Congratulations, Sgt Jones & Ofc Becerra honored today for reflecting the highest skills and consistent quality performance as professional SCPD police officers.Chief Steve Belcher AwardSteve...
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Lieutenant and Sergeant Promotion Announcement
The Santa Cruz Police Department proudly announces the promotion of two veteran officers to the position of Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant. Lieutenant Jon Bush and Sergeant Brad Burruel promoted...
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All Welcome to the MLK March For The Dream 2020 Santa Cruz
Chief Mills invites everyone to share in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspirational message of peace, justice and community. March For The Dream on Monday, January 20, 2020.Together, the NAACP Santa...
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LATINO COMMUNITY MEETING on Feb 11 to discuss neighborhood gun violence. SCPD...
The Santa Cruz Police Department, in partnership with Nueva Vista Community Resources, hosts a community meeting to discuss the uptick in gun violence against members of the Latino community in the...
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Citizen’s Tip Leads To DUI Driver & Arrest of Wanted Felon with Loaded Gun
On Sunday, February 9, 2020, at approximately 5:30 pm, Santa Cruz Police responded to a report from a concerned citizen about a reckless and suspected DUI driver in the area of Seabright Avenue and...
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THE NEED FOR LICENSE PLATE READERS
On Tuesday February 11th, Santa Cruz Police Department met with the Beach Flats neighborhood affected by cases of gun violence to talk about License Plate Readers (LPR). To keep our community safe, we...
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You Are Not Alone
Do you know any seniors in town that could benefit from regular check in’s? Our "You Are Not Alone," aka YANA program, is a FREE service that allows older and disabled adults to have comfort and...
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Santa Cruz Police to Host Three Public Safety Town Hall Meetings To Address...
Santa Cruz Police Invites Community Input on ProposedQuality of Life OrdinancesPublic Safety Town Hall Meetings on March 9, 11 and 12The Santa Cruz Police Department will host three Town Hall meetings...
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March 9 TOWN HALL MEETING - Precautions Due To COVID-19
The Monday, March 9th Town Hall Meeting will move forward as planned at Delaveaga Elementary School on 1145 Morrissey Blvd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. While COVID-19 represents a severe public health threat...
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Town Hall Meetings Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Town Hall meetings scheduled for this week on March 9, 11, and 12 are postponed. The Santa Cruz Police Department is continuously monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Joint Statement from the Santa Cruz Police and Fire Department...
SCPD and SCFD are working with our city, county, state, and federal partners to provide you with the most up-to-date information as it pertains to the #Coronavirus.As COVID-19 continues to spread in...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Santa Cruz Police Make Operational Adjustments In Response To...
As part of a continued, proactive approach towards slowing the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) implements the following preventative operational protocols.For...
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The More You Know... Enforcement of Shelter in Place Order -Essential...
SCPD reiterates that the current Shelter at Home order IS IN EFFECT. The County Health Officer issued the mandate requiring people to stay home except for essential needs. It is not a recommendation;...
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COVID 19 Santa Cruz Responds: Mass Gatherings
Mass Gatherings Dangerous for Health of Our CommunityThe situation photographed yesterday of people at the clock tower for a rally is being addressed.Gathering in large groups is reckless,...
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A message from the Chief of Police | Response to COVID19Following a state and public health order issued to help slow the spread of COVID-19 across California, Police Chief Andrew Mills outlines what...
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SCPD to Host Burglary Crime Prevention Presentation April 9 on Facebook Live
Keeping Stores Safe from Burglaries in the Time of the CoronavirusThe Santa Cruz Police Department is hosting a "virtual presentation" via Facebook Live for local businesses on Thursday, 4/9/2020, at...
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
The Santa Cruz Police Department offers our "You Are Not Alone" program, or YANA, for our more vulnerable residents living in the City of Santa Cruz and for the duration of the Shelter In Place order...
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SCPD Warns the Public to be Aware of COVID-19 Scams
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, scammers are using this as an opportunity to take advantage of consumers. SCPD reminds you to be on the lookout for scammers and their schemes. Often scammers will try...
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SCPD Supports the LGBTQ+ Community with Pride Patch
Officers at Santa Cruz Police Department are sporting a new Rainbow Pride patch on their uniforms as part of an effort to increase law enforcement's understanding and support of the LGBTQ+ community,...
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Santa Cruz Police will not tolerate any form of hate crime.
When there is a cause, SCPD will always take the proper and strongest action possible concerning hate crimes.On July 5, 2020, at about 6:24 pm, SCPD responded to an altercation between a black man...
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Welcome K9 Parker!
SCPD is proud to introduce our newest officer, K9 Parker. Parker is a 1 ½-year-old Labrador Retriever who has skills as a dual purpose police service dog. Parker works alongside his handler, Officer...
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SCPD Modification of Lobby Services During COVID-19
Due to the recent surge in positive Covid-19 cases, the Santa Cruz Police Department lobby is now closed to public access until further notice. This decision was made in the community’s and staff’s...
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Prius Owners Watch Out for Catalytic Converter Theft
Catalytic converter theft continues to be an issue in our community and all over the state and country. Recently, Toyota Priuses are the most common vehicle type reported stolen in the city, although...
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Santa Cops Bring the Magic of the Holidays to Children in Need 🎄 Donations...
Santa Cruz Police Department hosts an inaugural Santa Cops & Friends for Kids program to help make the holidays brighter for underprivileged children in the City of Santa Cruz. Santa Cops &...
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SCPD Joins Nextdoor
Hello Neighbors,We are excited to let you know that the Santa Cruz Police Department is joining Nextdoor to share information and updates that directly impact your neighborhood. Our Nextdoor account...
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