Due to the recent surge in positive Covid-19 cases, the Santa Cruz Police Department lobby is now closed to public access until further notice. This decision was made in the community’s and staff’s best interest to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County.
Although our lobby is closed to the public, our staff at SCPD are working and ready to serve you.
***Call or utilize the intercom outside of the PD Lobby.***
For an emergency that affects life or property, call 9-1-1 immediately.
For non-emergencies, call (831) 471-1131
- Speak with an officer on duty.
- Request a post storage hearing / require a vehicle release
- Need a citation/ticket signed off
Contact Records Division at (831) 420-5870
Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 4:30pm
- Assistance requesting police report & records inquiries
- 290 Registration (Tuesday & Thursday)
Property Release (Tuesday 11:00am – 3:00 pm & Thursday 12:30pm -2:30pm)
Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day to take your calls, and you can file a report online www.santacruzpolice.com both actions will appropriately notify your SCPD officers.
As always, SCPD continues to respond to all calls for service, patrol city streets, and protect our community.