UC Santa Cruz Police Department

*****Update: Makayla was safely located*****

This is a former UCSC student. Please be on the lookout for her and notify Sacramento Police Department if you have any information regarding her whereabouts.

✨ We hope everyone had an amazing time at National Night Out tonight! 🎧🎉 It was wonderful to see our community come together and have fun! 🌟🏠🤝

⭐️ Join us for a fun-filled evening at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Kaiser Permanente Arena! This is a free, fun community event for all to attend. We hope to see you there! ⭐️

🌟 Join us for the Fall 2024 Community Police Academy hosted by UCSC PD! Experience hands-on training, learn about police procedures, tour facilities, and interact with officers. Don't miss this chance to build positive relationships with law enforcement and gain valuable insights into their work. To sign up, email your name and affiliation to [email protected]. 👮‍♀️🚓🚨

🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder: fireworks 🎆 🧨🎇 are illegal in all of Santa Cruz County, with the exception of safe and sane fireworks permitted on private property in Capitola and Watsonville. Let’s celebrate responsibly, be mindful of the high fire risk, and refrain from drinking and driving. Enjoy the holiday with caution and consideration for our community’s well-being!

🌟 Happy Juneteenth! 🌟 Today we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Let's honor this important day by reflecting on our history and continuing to fight for equality and justice for all.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there from UCSC PD! 🌟 Your strength, love, and guidance make a world of a difference in the lives of those around you. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Enjoy your special Day! And a special thank you to all the fathers working today to keep our communities safe. 👨‍👦

Today marks four years since Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was killed in the line of duty. We will never forget his bravery and dedication to our community. 💔

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📢 UCSC Police Department is participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 💊 on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at our department located at 114 Carriage House Rd. Safely dispose of old prescription medications, over the counter medications, and v**e devices (minus batteries) for free. For more information or a list of other participating drop off locations, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

🚓☕️ Join us for Cops and Coffee at Perk’s Coffee at Baskin on Wednesday, April 24th, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM! 🍪 Enjoy free coffee, cookies, and merch while chatting with our campus police. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who keep our campus safe. See you there! 🍪☕️👮

🌟 This National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, we want to give a big shoutout to the incredible emergency dispatchers at UCSC PD! 📞🚨 Your dedication, quick thinking, and calm under pressure are truly admirable. Thank you for being the calm voice on the other end of the line during emergencies. Your work is invaluable and we appreciate you more than words can express. 💙👏

🌼 Happy Easter to all! We hope your day has been filled with love, joy, and blessings. Let’s celebrate new beginnings and cherish the moments with loved ones. 🐇🌸

🌾Today we honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez, a champion of workers' rights and a symbol of hope for farmworkers across the nation. His tireless advocacy and dedication to social justice continue to inspire us to stand up for what is right and fair. Let's remember his words: "Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." On this , let's strive to build a more just and equitable society for all. 👩🏾‍🌾🌱

Please consider joining us for the Spring 2024 UCSC Community Police Academy which will meet in person at UCSC PD on Thursdays from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm. Enrollment is open to all UCSC students, staff, faculty and the community. Enroll by emailing [email protected] and include your name and affiliation. We hope to see you there!

🎓👮‍♀️ Congratulations to the Winter UCSC Community Police Academy class on their well-deserved graduation! 🎉👏 Your dedication to learning about law enforcement practices and building stronger community relations is truly commendable. Wishing you all the best as you continue to make a positive impact in our community! 🌟🚓