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🐾🎂 Happy Birthday, K9 Wolke! 🎂🐾K9 Wolke is celebrating his second birthday today! Alongside his handler, Officer Ford, W...
06/23/2026

🐾🎂 Happy Birthday, K9 Wolke! 🎂🐾

K9 Wolke is celebrating his second birthday today! Alongside his handler, Officer Ford, Wolke puts his skills to work in apprehension, searches, and narcotics detection, helping keep our community safe.

We’re grateful to have Wolke as part of the SBPD family and thank him for his dedication, hard work, and service. Happy Birthday, Wolke!

Today, eight Santa Barbara Police recruits began their journey at the Rio Hondo College Police Academy following complet...
06/22/2026

Today, eight Santa Barbara Police recruits began their journey at the Rio Hondo College Police Academy following completion of their pre-academy training last week. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments thus far and wishing them the best of luck in their pursuit of the badge! Good luck, recruits! See you in six months!

If you’re ready to start your own pursuit, visit joinsantabarbarapd.org to apply now.

Going to see Bob Dylan tonight at the Santa Barbara Bowl? It’s going to be a great night for music 🎸SBPD will be nearby ...
06/18/2026

Going to see Bob Dylan tonight at the Santa Barbara Bowl? It’s going to be a great night for music 🎸

SBPD will be nearby throughout the evening helping things run smoothly and keeping the focus on a safe, enjoyable experience.

Enjoy the show and take care getting home.

The Santa Barbara Police Department and SBPAL are teaming up once again for the 2026 Police Recruit Experience! 💥Youth a...
06/16/2026

The Santa Barbara Police Department and SBPAL are teaming up once again for the 2026 Police Recruit Experience! 💥

Youth ages 14–17 will get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to become a police recruit through hands on activities, physical training, teamwork challenges, leadership development, and real world law enforcement experiences.

📅 June 22–26, 2026
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 Santa Barbara, CA

Participants will build confidence, make new friendships, and learn valuable life skills alongside SBPD officers and mentors.

⚡ Limited spots available
📞 Questions? (805) 962-5560
🌐 https://ow.ly/78Jg50Z2vgl

This isn’t just a job. It’s a front-row seat to making a difference.Will you answer the call? Apply today at joinsantaba...
06/15/2026

This isn’t just a job. It’s a front-row seat to making a difference.
Will you answer the call?

Apply today at joinsantabarbarapd.org

During yesterday’s recognition, swearing-in, and promotional ceremony at the Discovery Pavilion, the Santa Barbara Poli...
06/12/2026

During yesterday’s recognition, swearing-in, and promotional ceremony at the Discovery Pavilion, the Santa Barbara Police Department had the privilege of honoring five officers who advanced into new leadership roles and were presented with their promotional badges.

Congratulations to Sergeant Edward Kasper, Sergeant Kyle Rapp, Lieutenant Ethan Ragsdale, Commander Nathan Beltran, and Assistant Chief Chris Payne on their well-earned promotions.

Your leadership, dedication, and continued service to SBPD reflect a strong commitment to the department and the community.

Please join us in congratulating them as they begin this next chapter of service and leadership with SBPD.

During yesterday’s recognition, swearing-in, and promotional ceremony, the Santa Barbara Police Department proudly welco...
06/12/2026

During yesterday’s recognition, swearing-in, and promotional ceremony, the Santa Barbara Police Department proudly welcomed three newly sworn officers and two new professional staff members to our department.

Please join us in welcoming Officer Day, who joins SBPD as a lateral officer, alongside Officer Barretto and Officer Cervantes, graduates of Allan Hancock Police Academy Class 131.

We are also pleased to welcome Parking Enforcement Officer Martinez and Animal Control Officer Montes De Oca, who bring valuable experience and support to both our department and to the community we serve.

We are proud to officially welcome each of you to the SBPD team, and we look forward to the commitment, professionalism, and service you will bring to the Santa Barbara community.

06/10/2026

After nearly 21 years with the Santa Barbara Police Department and almost 28 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Douglas Klug has retired from a distinguished career of public service.
Sgt. Klug joined SBPD as a lateral officer in 2005 and served in several assignments, including Patrol Officer, Detective, SWAT team member, Field Training Officer, SFST Instructor, and DRE Instructor.

Throughout his career, he received several recognitions, including two MADD Century Awards for more than 100 DUI arrests in a calendar year, along with being named a Guerry Award recipient in 2013.

He later supervised the Traffic and Parking Unit, where he helped address community concerns related to traffic safety, parking, and e-bicycle education.

Thank you, Sgt. Klug, for your years of service, leadership, and dedication to the Santa Barbara community. We wish you all the best in retirement.

Happy Retirement, Sgt. Klug!

Three dogs. Three different jobs. One exceptional team supporting them all. Recently, K9 Wolke, K9 Roz, and K9 Cota vis...
06/06/2026

Three dogs. Three different jobs. One exceptional team supporting them all.

Recently, K9 Wolke, K9 Roz, and K9 Cota visited for veterinary care generously provided through the support of . We’re grateful to SB Humane and One805 for helping ensure our four-legged partners stay healthy, happy, and ready for duty.

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