Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the City of Scotts Valley. Works to protect the life and property of the community members by promoting safety, reducing crime and preserving the peace.

The Department also offers other programs including

• Citizens Volunteer Program
• Juvenile Programs
• Public Safety Information
• Anonymous Tip Line
• Community Services
• Information and Referral and an informative web site.

Enforces laws and ordinances and preserves the peace within the city of Santa Cruz. Accepts and processes applications for certain city permits such as alarm registration, one day liquor license, sound amplification permits, special events and taxi car driver permits.

Investigates sudden, unexplained, violent, and unnatural deaths to determine cause and manner of death.

Provides individual case management services, a variety of pro-social activities and parent workshops to support student's academic and social success at school.

Provides individual case management services, a variety of pro-social activities and parent workshops to support student's academic and social success at school.