The Chief of Police

The Chief of Police is responsible to the community members of Santa Cruz to provide a Police Department whose goals are to protect and serve the community in a professional and distinguished manner. The Chief of Police is responsible for providing leadership and administrative management of the Police Department, and reports to the City Manager and City Council.

 

CHIEF'S WELCOME MESSAGE


On behalf of the department's 94 officers and 35 civilian staff members, I would like to thank you for visiting the Santa Cruz Police Department website. I hope that you will use this website often as a valuable resource for law enforcement and community information. Please use the links on the left side of the screen to navigate through the different sections of our department. The department is committed to working in partnership with the community to solve problems affecting the quality of life. Together, we are responsible for the health and safety of our city.

 


Sincerely,


Howard Skerry
Chief of Police


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