July 18, 2019

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 pm. The Open House is an opportunity for the Santa Cruz Police Department to say thank you to residents for having an active partnership to improve our community.


The open house features activities for kids and adults, station tours, and live demonstrations. Plus, the Santa Cruz Police Officers Association will have a booth passing out free cotton candy!

“We are very pleased to open the doors of our facility and family to the community. We want everyone to get an up-close and personal look at how our Department serves their city,” said Police Chief Andrew Mills. “We’re extremely grateful to our residents for supporting the Department and allowing us to provide community-oriented policing in Santa Cruz.”

Meet the Chiefs, Officers, CSOs, Rangers, and professional staff and learn what goes into policing a City of 65,000 residents and millions of annual visitors. Join us for Open House activities including:

• Tours of the Police Department
• K-9 Demonstration
• Hop in, take a closer look at our Police Vehicles
• Crime Scene Investigation Interactive Activity
• Equipment Displays & Demos - Try It On!
• Police Motorcycle Skills Demonstration
• Learn about Police Careers & Volunteering
• Crime Prevention Information
• Refreshments, Giveaways & Much More!

FREE parking provided at Depot Parking Lot 107 Center Street and bike valet at SCPD for Open House attendees on Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Family-friendly FREE Open House event, SCPD invites everyone to bring your friends and families for a fun night at police headquarters.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement to encourage a sense of community. It provides an excellent opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under favorable circumstances. 


For more information or questions about SCPD Open House event for National Night Out, please call (831) 420-5844 or email jblaschke@cityofsantacruz.com