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SCPD Welcomes New Officer Kyle Score
The Santa Cruz Police Department WelcomesOfficer Kyle ScoreThis afternoon, Deputy Chief Flippo presided over a ceremony to officially “swear in” Officer Score. Officer Score graduated from the South...
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Shark Attack, No Injuries, Water Access Restricted
CONFIRMED SHARK ATTACK ON KAYAK NEAR WEST CLIFF, KAYAKER UNINJUREDThat’s him between officers from Harbor Patrol & SCPDToday, the Santa Cruz Fire Department received a call at 11:01 a.m. about a...
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This Week's Cases Of Interest 7/7- 7/11/17
This week has been full of surprises, including the shark bite. Here are four cases of interest SCPD responded to in the past few days.Juvenile in Possession of Loaded RevolverAbout 3:35 PM on Friday,...
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Teen Cycling For Police Officer Memorial Fund Visits SCPD
Today, an inspirational young man came riding his bicycle through Santa Cruz. Sixteen-year-old Travis Risley, whose father is a police officer in Napa, is riding his bicycle from the border of Oregon...
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Sunday 7/16/17 Highlight of Weekend's Cases Of Interest
Case 17S-05732: On Sunday 7/16/17 approximately, 2:09 am, Santa Cruz Police responded to the 700 block of Pacific Avenue for a report of a shooting. Witnesses described a male victim who was shot in...
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Pogonip Park Clean Up
This week, the SCPD Parks Unit partnered with Santa Cruz Park Rangers, Roaring Camp Railroad, and Labor Ready workers to remove over five tons of trash and debris from Pogonip. Roaring Camp provided...
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Great Witness & Good Police Work Gets One More Gun Off The Street and DUI...
On Sunday, 7/23/17 morning, a community member flagged down an SCPD officer during the Wharf To Wharf race. The citizen witnessed a suspect brandishing a gun near the Beach Flats area. This witness...
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Santa Cruz Police Department Set To Test Body-Worn Cameras
SCPD Launches Body-Worn Camera Field Test(SANTA CRUZ, CA) – Santa Cruz Police Department today announced the launch of a body-worn camera pilot test program.“We are excited to finally bring this...
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Join SCPD In Welcoming Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills
Today, Chief Andrew Mills begins his new post at the Santa Cruz Police Department. Chief Mills’ official swearing-in ceremony will take place at City Hall Courtyard on August 7, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. The...
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Sergeant Juan Gallegos Retires After 22 Years
Happy RetirementTHANK YOU, Detective Juan Gallegos!Today is Sergeant Juan Gallegos’ last day. We'd like to take this time to congratulate Juan for his long and local law enforcement career.Juan was...
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Great Police Work - Shooter Arrested & Search Warrant Nets Drugs, Firearms &...
Last week, after an in-depth investigation, Santa Cruz Police arrested Deshawn Hatfield in the 7/16 /17 attempted homicide shooting which also led Detectives to a drug dealing operation. Santa Cruz...
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***INCREASED CITYWIDE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT *** Wednesday, August 16th, 2017...
The Santa Cruz Police Department will be hosting a BADGES (Before Aggressive Driving Gets Everyone Stopped) detail tomorrow, Wednesday, August 16th, 2017. The purpose of this collaboration is to stop...
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Santa Cruz Police Back To School Reminders And Support City of Santa Cruz...
The Santa Cruz Police Department wants to remind the community that Santa Cruz City Schools will be back in session this week. Chief Andy Mills, as well as commanders, will be out at our local...
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Santa Cruz Police Arrest Serial Groper
Santa Cruz Police arrested Frank Benavidez for groping several women today on Pacific Avenue. Quick-acting SCPD Officer Burnham stopped the suspect, who is a sex offender registrant, in a series of...
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Pop-Up Mixer with Chief of Police & Planning Director on Tuesday, August 29th...
Please join us on Tuesday, August 29th from 5-7pm at the Museum of Art & History, 705 Front Street in the Courtyard. The new Chief of Police, Andy Mills and new Planning Director, Lee Butler, would...
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SCPD Welcomes Three New Officers
SCPD GraduatesThree Officers from the Police Academy Join us in welcoming Officer Richard Boolootian, Officer Randall Liska, and Officer Caleb Linman to the SCPD family.Yesterday, Chief Mills swore in...
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SCPD CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY - Sign up Now For Fall Session Begins September...
The Citizens' Police Academy (CPA) is a free interactive course that combines classroom and lecture along with practical, hands-on scenarios from officers in their fields. It's exciting, fun and free!...
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Calling All Drivers, Bicyclists and Pedestrians! CELEBRATE STREET SMARTS...
Join Chief Mills and Mayor Chase plus Santa Cruz Warriors mascot Mav’Riks, UCSC's Sammy the Slug and CHP’s Chipmunk Chipper who will lead young and old in activities that underscore safe rules of the...
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Weekend Highlights: De-Escalation Success - Home Burglar Arrested - K-9 Team...
Santa Cruz Police Talks Suspect with Gun To SurrenderOn Friday, 9/8/17 at approximately 5:39 pm, Santa Cruz Police responded to a residence near the 400 block of Plateau Avenue for a suspect who held a...
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