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10+Tons of Trash - Massive Cleanup in Pogonip Park
SCPD Parks Unit teamed up with Santa Cruz Park Rangers for another massive clean-up in response to Public Safety concerns about illegal camping and dumping in Pogonip Park. Roaring Camp pitched in,...
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Halloween 2015 Safety Enhancement Zone and Road Closures
Halloween is fast approaching. While you are doing your last minute costume and candy shopping, the Santa Cruz Police Department is completing our preparations for Halloween night 2015. We bring in...
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Don't Be A Clown Downtown this Halloween
This Halloween, the Santa Cruz Police Department is encouraging responsible and respectful behavior throughout our city. We will have 100+ police officers on patrol to address problems and ensure you...
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2015 Halloween Stats
Before the night crowds rolled in, SCPD Officer Deeg and Officer Warren were very popular with trick or treaters on Pacific Ave. SCPD handed out hundreds of book bags, pencils and stickers. We saw lots...
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Steps to Car Prowl Prevention
In 2014, vehicle burglaries accounted for 42% of our total theft crimes in the City of Santa Cruz. Car prowls are crimes of opportunity. An offender makes a split second decision to break into a...
View ArticleSlideshow Impact of Illegal Campsites
The Santa Cruz Police Department Parks Unit has been overwhelmed with the clean up of illegal campsites throughout the city, especially our open spaces. Our team spent a good deal of the summer and...
View ArticleSCPD Presents City Council Public Safety Study Session
On November 3rd, the Santa Cruz Police Department presented to the City Council at a study session focused on public safety. SCPD made an extensive and informative presentation to the Council,...
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Take Back Santa Cruz & Santa Cruz Neighbors Donate to PRIDE Youth Program
Supporting our community is something near and dear to Take Back Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Neighbors groups. Because of their commitment to the community youth, the two groups recently donated...
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SCPD use Pinterest & Instagram to Return Lost/Found & Recovered Property
SCPD is now using Pinterest and Instagram to help the public find lost or stolen items. We get lost and found items all the time and would like to quickly return property back to their rightful...
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Welcome Back Officer Tom Abarca!
Last week, Police Chief Kevin Vogel conducted the official swearing in of Police Officer Tom Abarca.Chief Vogel and staff welcomed him into the Santa Cruz Police Department ranks for the 2nd time....
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Bike Theft: Realities and Risks
Bike theft is the 2nd most common form of larceny in Santa Cruz behind vehicle break-ins. Santa Cruz has a significant bike theft problem. Bikes are valuable, portable and easy to resell, making them...
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Have you seen this man? Burglar caught on video surveillance.
SCPD is asking for the community’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who was captured on video surveillance inside the victim’s residence last Saturday.On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at...
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Alert Citizen Recognized Stolen Truck - Calls 911
On Tuesday December 8, 2015 at about 11: 00 a.m., an alert citizen called 911 when he recognized his stolen blue 1988 Ford F150 pickup truck parked at a local restaurant. As Santa Cruz Police Officers...
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SCPD arrested burglary suspect within 24 hours thanks to a tip from the public.
The Santa Cruz Police Department was able to swiftly develop information identifying this burglary suspect thanks to a tip from the public. Efrain Berulas, 49, from Capitola was arrested on Thursday...
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SCPD Recover Stolen Car after Pursuit - Suspect Arrested
Early this morning, Santa Cruz Police arrested Deshawn Arnold after he led officers on a short pursuit in a stolen vehicle.Deshawn Arnold On Tuesday 12/15/15 at 5:24 a.m. an alert Santa Cruz Police...
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SCPD Investigates Butane Hash Oil Explosion in Apt. Complex
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at approximately 8:00 pm, Santa Cruz Police Department and Santa Cruz Fire personnel responded to an apartment complex on a report of an explosion and fire. Upon...
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SCPD Patrol Officers Arrest Parolee with a firearm, drugs and burglary tools.
On Friday 12/18/15 at about 10:15 am, Santa Cruz Police Officers followed up on a tip about a suspicious car with a driver in possession of a firearm. The tip contained a vague vehicle description and...
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Not So Secret SCPD Santa
While enforcement may be the most visible part of our job, it is not the only component of keeping a community safe. Everyday our SCPD team reaches out with acts of kindness that are not highlighted...
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SCPD is prepped for a Safe New Year's Eve
The Santa Cruz Police Department will be deploying all available officers to ensure a safe environment for New Year’s Eve 2015/16. The Santa Cruz Police Department has enacted a Safety Enhancement Zone...
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Prowlers of All Varieties Found Around Town
Here are a couple of cases of varying types of prowlers caught out and about town on December 29th. Case #1 Around 3:00 am on 12/29/15 Tuesday morning, a home surveillance camera on the upper...
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