Scotts Valley Police Department

06/21/2026

Building trust and positive relationships with our youth is at the heart of what we do. This past week, we had the privilege of hosting another session of our Junior Police Academy for local middle school students!

Our "Recruits" didn't just learn about law enforcement—they lived it. They challenged themselves with physical fitness drills at Scotts Valley Innovative Martial Arts, learned the meticulous science of crime scene investigation, worked with our first responder partners at Scotts Valley Fire District and showed their dedication to our community by hiking out to the Garden of Eden to pick up garbage for community service hours. 🗑️💚

We are so proud of their effort, curiosity, and teamwork.

To our recent grads: You crushed it! To our next group: We'll see you in July! ☀️👋

06/04/2026

🚨 BADGES! 🚔
(Before Aggressive Driving Gets Everyone Stopped)

Today, your Scotts Valley Police Officers teamed up with our partners from Watsonville Police Department, CHP - Santa Cruz, Capitola Police Department, Santa Cruz Police, and UC Santa Cruz Police Department!

The results? In just a few hours, officers stopped 61 vehicles and issued 51 citations for a variety of traffic violations.

Violations included:
📵 Distracted driving
💨 Speeding
🛑 Failing to stop at stop signs
🚦 Red light violations

Traffic enforcement details like BADGES are designed to improve roadway safety and reduce collisions by focusing on the violations most commonly associated with crashes and injuries. Today’s results serve as a reminder that a little patience and courtesy go a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

05/30/2026

SVPD had six teams participate in the annual SJFD Burn Foundation Co****le Cup. This was the most in history!! Thank you to SVFD for hosting such a wonderful event for such a worthy cause. We will definitely be back next year to take home the Cup. It’s going to look great in our lobby.

05/27/2026

California State Parks will be working with CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit on a prescribed burn in Henry Cowell today, May 27th. Please refer to their webpage for more information

California State Parks

05/26/2026

🚨 NEW RIDE ALERT: Joining the Fleet! 🚨

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our traffic safety team: a brand new 2026 Harley Davidson Road Glide!

This motorcycle isn't just about looks—it’s a powerful new tool dedicated to keeping our community's roads safe. From traffic enforcement to community events, this Road Glide will help our motor unit stay agile, visible, and proactive.

This addition to our fleet was made possible through a generous grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and shared commitment to reducing traffic collisions and saving lives.

05/22/2026

Lacing up our running shoes for an amazing cause! 🏃‍♂️🔥

We are proud to support Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California by participating in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run! Even City Council Member Greg Wimp joined in the fun!

This incredible organization does so much to foster inclusion, community, and joy through sports, and we are honored to run alongside these amazing athletes each year.

05/21/2026

It’s a beautiful morning for The Santa Cruz Law Enforcement Torch Run. Santa Cruz County LEO’s will be carrying the Flame of Hope this morning leaving Natural Bridges at 10am and running along the beautiful West Cliff Drive with local Special Olympics Athletes. We will finish at the Aloha Terrace at the Beach Boardwalk. Feel free to cheer us on. Visit; https://p2p.onecause.com/letrrun/team/santa-cruz-county-torch-runners-2026

05/20/2026

**UPDATE** This prescribed burn has been postponed until Thursday, 5/21

California State Parks will be working with CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit on a prescribed burn in Henry Cowell today, May 20th. Please refer to their webpage for more information:

May 20-June 5, Prescribed Burn @ Henry Cowell Sandhills

05/20/2026

Thank you to 4X4 & More and Steel Bonnet Brewery for sponsoring the two SVPD Police in Pursuit race cars benefiting Special Olympics Northern California.