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Citywide July 4th Safety Enhancement Zone – All Fireworks Prohibited in City...
July 4th Citywide Safety Enhancement Zone - All Fireworks Prohibited Violations Subject To Triple Fine Penalties Midnight July 4th through 3:00 a.m. July 5thWith thousands expected to visit Santa Cruz...
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This 4th of July Holiday
The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. To keep families safe this Independence Day, Santa...
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Community Invited Open House for National Night Out August 6
The Santa Cruz Police Department is celebrating for National Night Out with a free community Open House event at police headquarters located at 155 Center Street on Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 to 7:00...
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Active Shooter: When Warriors Are Necessary
Many citizens wonder what the Santa Cruz police are doing to prevent or respond to mass casualty events such as an active shooter. We want our community to know that over the years, SCPD has trained...
View ArticleShooting Investigations Recap and Response to Uptick in Gun Violence
July & August Shooting Investigations RecapOn July 21, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the report of multiple gunshots heard in the 300 block of Barson...
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TWO ARRESTS MADE IN GUN VIOLENCE INVESTIGATIONS
On August 15, 2019, the members of the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Investigation’s Team and Emergency Services Unit located and arrested two individuals associated with the recent gun violence....
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SCPD Welcomes Students Back-To-School and Shares Traffic Safety Reminders
As parents and students get ready to return to school this week, the Santa Cruz Police Department extends a friendly reminder to drivers to follow safety precautions on the roadways. Classes start this...
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SCPD Volunteers Help Save A Life
Yesterday, a Volunteer patrol making rounds on Pacific Avenue noticed a male subject holding his hand over his chest. The volunteers, Anna, Margie, and Zelma, approached the man and asked if he was...
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Coffee With A Cop TOMORROW Wednesday, October 2nd Starbucks 1901 Mission...
National Coffee with a Cop Day is tomorrow and SCPD hopes you’ll join us on Wednesday, October 2nd from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Building relationships one cup at a time. Community members are invited to sit...
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Ranger Recruitment - Join Our Team!
NOW HIRING: Rangers! If you are a hardworking, honest, and dedicated person who cares about Santa Cruz and people, we have an opportunity for you. Apply to be an SCPD Ranger today!SCPD Rangers provide...
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Halloween 2019 Safety Enhancement Zone Designation Downtown Santa Cruz
Halloween is fast approaching. While you are doing your last-minute costume and candy shopping, SCPD is completing our preparations for Halloween Night 2019. The Santa Cruz Police Department has...
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Deputy Chief Martinez To Retire After 30 Years of Service
Santa Cruz Police Deputy Chief Rick Martinez announces retirement after 30 years of service. He will be honored at a community event on December 18, 2019. The public is invited to a community...
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SCPD is closer to getting a new K-9. THANK YOU to Joanne Parker!
For Joanne's 90th birthday, instead of gifts, she asked her friends to chip in and donate money toward a dog for SCPD. Joanne's awesome friends pulled together a generous $2700 legacy for her to donate...
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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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