To help assist the community in answering questions about the COVID-19 outbreak, the County of Santa Cruz has established a call center to help direct questions to the proper channels. Read on...

We are asking residents and business owners to follow this order so that we can keep officers from having to issue citations and to avoid any potential criminal charges or civil/administrative sanctions by the County. Read on...

Officers have investigated reports of price gouging Read on...

It’s important to prepare & take preventative measures Read on...

Shop with a Cop was once again a hit, helping 15 families who needed a little extra holiday cheer this season. Read on...

Officers tracked down a tricycle that was recently stolen from a disabled senior citizen Read on...

It's part of “Agua con la Chota” or “Water with a Cop” program Read on...

They raised $3,500 for local kids with cancer. Read on...

The department suspended its “facial hair” policy for its annual fundraiser Read on...

Una familia de la Costa Central vivió una verdadera pesadilla vacacionando en México Read on...

A vacation in Mexico turned into a living nightmare for a Central Coast family Read on...

The City of Watsonville would like to advise residents that full parking enforcement has begun....

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Our goal as your Police Department is to help create a safer community for everyone to live, work, visit, and play in...

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