MIchael Card, Police Chief
420 Capitola Ave
Capitola, California 95010
(831) 475-4242
Fax: (831) 479-8881
e-mail:policechief@ci.capitola.ca.us

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide highly visible and responsive police service to our community. We take great pride in the professionalism, creativity and dedication of our staff. We welcome the opportunity and challenge of working with the Community, City Departments, and other Criminal Justice Agencies to provide enhanced public safety and security in a diverse and dynamic community.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
The Department carries out implementation of the mission of prevention and deterrence of crime by the utilization of patrol in response to calls for service; POP projects and directed patrol; Detectives performing comprehensive investigations and liaison with other local law enforcement agencies; parking enforcement; DARE and Diversion programs, and city wide traffic enforcement.

In Case of Emergency please dial 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch (831) 471-1141

Anonymous Crime Tip Line
(831) 475-2791
Anonymous information may be left on an answering machine in the Police Department through the Crime Tip Line. This line is checked on a daily basis.

City of Capitola Crime Map

Memorial Day Celebration

Capitola Police Department Press Log

Capitola Police Department 2008 Year End Report (Large File)

Capitola Police Department Organizational Chart

Capitola Public Safety Community Service Foundation

Capitola Emergency Preparedness

Report a Non-Emergency Problem (Broken Light, Abandon Vehicle)

Child Seat Inspections

Tri-folds of a Community Resource Card are available in both English and Spanish in the lobby of the Capitola Police Department

Capitola Animal Services

View and Listen to an Interview with Capitola Parking Enforcement Officers

Parking Permits for Village & Neighborhoods
Parking Permit Map

Now available is the Domestic Violence Brochure.

House to Watch Program Form

Capitola Police Department Citizen's Complaint Form

Capitola Police Department Wanderer Form

Security System Ordinance; Information, Application

Capitola Police Department Public Record Request Form

Crime Statistics Comparisons 2006-2008

The Internet Crime Complaint Center

ID Theft Registry

Special Needs Registry English, Spanish

The Underage Alcohol Us Prevention Workgroup

Live Scan Fingerprint Information (California DOJ)

Megan's Law

STAFF CONTACTS
Tom Held, Captain
Sharon Presco, Records Manager

Links to Agencies


California Judicial Council Forms
Santa Cruz Consolidated Emergency Communications Center providing dispatch services to the City of Capitola

Santa Cruz County SheriffPlease Report Drunk Drivers


Santa Cruz County Inspection Results for Retail Food Facilities

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