This section has many resources and links for crime in our community, gang infomation, prevention on identity theft, drugs awareness and basic safety information. One of the most popular with Neighborhoods is the 1 Month Media Release Log under the Santa Cruz Police Dept.

9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center
911 Street Smarts
Basic 911 Information
Graffiti Free Santa Cruz
Sign up for Nixle with SCPD
Santa Cruz Police will now be able to instantly alert the public about everything from major traffic jams to significant gang-related incidents via a text message to your cell phone or email.You can sign up on the website.

CRIME INFO, STATISTICS - Santa Cruz Police Department
Tracking crime in our Community - Sign up for Crime Mapping
Select CA and Santa Cruz Police on the pull down menu.
There are 15 different crimes to track! You can track all or just pick certain ones. Arson, Assault, Burglary, Disturbing the Peace, Drug & Alcohol Violations, DUI, Fraud, Homicide, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Theft / Larceny, Vandalism, Vehicle Break-In / Theft, Weapons and Multiple Crimes at one location You can put in an address in a certain mile radius and get a report. You can put in certain dates and look at map or reports You can request crime alerts - Easy to sign up with your email. This is a great tool for neighbors to know what is going on in their own neighborhood and be proactive, as well as be informed more about what is going on in our community.
Report A Crime
How Do I...
File a Crime Report, Leave a Crime Tip, Report an Abandon Vehicle,
Report a Traffic Concern In My Neighborhood
This would be a place to report chronic speeders or people who are running through stop signs. The Police will send a letter to the person if you have license or it may trigger an officer to watch the location.
Month Media Release Log
Keep track of what's happening in your own neighborhoods with 1 month rolling log of crime.
Santa Cruz Police Press Releases (Lists arrests & issues)
Beat Definitions & Map
Police Ride-Along Program
Santa Cruz Police Department
The Santa Cruz Police Department exists to provide protection and services to the community. Major goals of the Department are to reduce crime, and the perception of crime and fear through a commitment to Department-wide Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving. This includes the prevention of crime and the detection and apprehension of offenders; to provide for the orderly and safe movement of vehicular traffic through traffic law enforcement, accident prevention and accident investigation; to ensure public safety through regulation and control of hazardous conditions; the recovery and return of lost and stolen property; and to provide non-enforcement services through programs reflecting community needs and desires.

PREVENTION
Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women City of Santa Cruz
Family Safety Plan From Stop It Now Organization - Together we can create a community safety net with information and assistance to protect children from being sexually abused.
Home Security.US Tips To Keep Your Home From Being Burglarized and less at-risk

Neighborhood Watch Signs
National Neighborhood Watch Institute
My Security Sign

COMPUTER CRIME
Computer Crime & Intellectual Property US Dept. of Justice
CyberSmart K-8 curriculum for kid's computer use

DRUGS
Montana Meth Project Meth prevention program
Santa Cruz Meth Project Meth Education and Awareness

GANGS
Gang Information in English
A Parents Quick Reference Card - Recognizing & Preventing Gang Involvement
Gang Information in Spanish
TARJETA DE INFORMACIÓN RÁPIDA PARA PADRES
Cómo Identificar Y Evitar Que Su Hijo/Hija Participe En Las Pandillas
Community Express Gang Program March 09 Santa Cruz Community TV Program
From Santa Cruz Sentinel - Slide show Local Gang Tatoos

GENERAL SAFETY
California State Attorney General
Crime Doctor Security & safety advice
National Crime Prevention Council Includes McGruff the Crime Dog
National Crime Brochures Crime Prevention for Seniors, Children, Teens, Home Safety, Sexual Assault and Technology

IDENTITY THEFT
Identity Theft
Identity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft Resource Guide
This website is a Security labels company that has provided this information about Financial, Criminal, Identity and Business ID Theft

SEX OFFENDERS
Megan's Law Information on Registered Sex Offenders
Family Watch Dog Sex Offenders Map
Stop It Now Prevention Neighborhood concerns


Contact Us At: email@santacruzneighbors.org
P.O. Box 8002 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8002