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Gun & Drugs Off The Street -SCPD Weekend Cases of Interest
ONE MORE GUN OFF THE STREET SCPD Arrest Teen Gang Member with Loaded HandgunA 16-year-old Santa Cruz gang member was arrested for possession of a concealed loaded firearm and probation violation. On...
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Update- Image Available of Getaway Vehicle Involved In Armed US Bank Robbery...
The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect and getaway vehicle in the armed US Bank robbery on March 3, 2017.On Friday, March 3, 2017, at approximately...
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SCPD Launches Monthly Activity Report
The Santa Cruz Police Department is pleased to be publishing a new Monthly Activity Report. The Monthly Activity Report delivers information about police department activities. It provides crime...
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SCPD Officer Uses Talk To Mitigate A Mental Health Crisis
Thanks to the great work of SCPD Officers, we were able to bring a risky situation to a successful conclusion without any injuries.On Sunday, 03/19/17, around 6:26 pm, Santa Cruz Police responded to...
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SCPD Relaunches Chief’s Advisory Committee
Santa Cruz Police Department Announces the Reinstatement of Chief’s Advisory CommitteeDeputy Chief Rick Martinez announced today the reformation of the Chief’s Advisory Committee. The panel provides a...
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SCPD Presents at 2017 Forensic Mental Health Conference -Mental Health...
SCPD Presents at 2017 Forensic Mental Health Conference Santa Cruz Police Department was one of two of law enforcement agencies to present this week at the conference in Monterey CA. The presentation...
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Surf City Exchange Club Honors 2017 Police Officer & Firefighter Of The Year
Congratulations to SCPD Sergeant Jon Bush and Fire Captain Pat GallagherOn Friday night, the Surf City Exchange Club hosted the fabulous Blue & Gold Dinner for police officers and firefighters to...
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Join SCPD for Coffee with a Cop --Happening Tomorrow--
Join your neighbors and Police Officers for coffee and conversation!DATE: Thursday, March 30, 2017 TIME: 7:30am - 9:30amLOCATION: Java Junction 580 River Street(at Highway 1) in the Gateway Shopping...
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SCPD Coffee With A Cop Event A Success At Java Junction!
What a great turnout for SCPD's inaugural Coffee with a Cop! Thank you to everyone who attended this morning! #SantaCruzPolice enjoyed the conversations and coffee at Java Junction on River St. &...
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Veterans Job Fair Thursday April 6, 2017
Interested in becoming an SCPD police officer?If you want to learn more about our department and career opportunities, meet us at the Veterans Job Fair in Santa Cruz April 6th from 1 pm to 4 pm. For...
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Suspect Arrested in Child Molestation Case
SCPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying any additional victims of this suspected child molester. Monday, April 10, 2017, Gerardo Garcia Gandara, age 53, of Santa Cruz, was arraigned on...
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SCPD’s Incredible Dispatchers at SCR911
Did you know that there is a week set aside every year, dedicated solely to showing appreciation to the hard-working dispatchers of departments across the country? This morning, SCPD showed up at Santa...
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Vigilant Citizen's Call Results In Drug Arrest
Thank you to the alert citizen for watching out for their neighborhood & calling 911. Around 1:00 pm on 4/14/17, a concerned citizen reported two people who appeared to be passed out in a car...
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Suspect Arrested For Lewd Acts With A Minor - Ongoing SCPD Investigation To...
Santa Cruz Police Detectives investigating a criminal complaint of statutory rape of a 14-year-old female led to the arrest of Shawn Michael Cox, 20 years old, Santa Cruz resident.Shawn Cox, 20 years...
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Great Teamwork All The Way Around! Vehicle Stop Leads To Arrest & Drugs Off...
On Friday, 4/21/17 at 10:27 pm, an alert Santa Cruz Police Officer patrolling on the east side neighborhoods observed a white Dodge Ram van with a 2017 registration sticker loosely attached to the...
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Santa Cruz Police Serves Up Coffee with a Cop - Thursday, April 27, 2017,...
Join Santa Cruz Police For Coffee With A CopThis coming Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:00 am -10:00 am at The Abbey Coffee Lounge, 350 Mission Street.Ask us questions, voice concerns, and get to know the...
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SCPD’s Amazing Administrative Professionals!
SCPD would like to take the opportunity to celebrate, honor, and thank our incredible administrative staff for all they do every day mostly without recognition. So today, we want to recognize you all...
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City Hall to YOU - Thursday May 4th at Peace United Church, 6:30 p.m.
May 4th, 2017 City Hall to YOU will focus on Housing and Neighborhood west of the river. SCPD will be on hand to share and discuss neighborhood issues and concerns. City Hall to YOU ride along for...
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Identity of Pedestrian in May 1, 2017 Hit &Run Collision
The victim in the vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on May 1, 2017, has been identified as Elizabeth Green from the Bonny Doon community. Elizabeth’s family from out of town are at her...
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SCPD Uses Lego & Video Q & A to Connect with Community at City Hall To You -...
At last night's City Hall to You event, SCPD asked attendees what’s your #1 Public Safety Concern in your neighborhood?THANK YOU to all who participated asked questions and held conversations. SCPD...
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