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The Santa Barbara Police Department is dedicated to keeping the community safe. On Halloween, we ask those operating vehicles to drive extra cautiously, especially in residential neighborhoods where children may be trick-or-treating. Those…

VIP Marshall (Volunteer in Policing) assisting officers with traffic control during a recent collision. Officer Powell took it upon himself to help with debris cleanup to get the roadway open sooner. Traffic Tuesday reminder! Many…

Chief Kelly Gordon swore in eight new police officers last week, including six academy graduates and two lateral officers. Many of these new officers are Santa Barbara County natives and come from law enforcement families. The six…

Kelly Ann Gordon was sworn in as the Chief of Police on Monday, September 19 in Council Chambers at City Hall. The City's Clerk Services Manager administered the Oath of Allegiance. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Mayor Randy Rowse and…

On September 14, 2022, around 1:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a single call about an active shooter situation at Bishop Diego High School, located at 4000 La Colina Road. Within minutes of the 9-1…

Last week, Kelly Ann Gordon was named Chief of Police for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Her new role is effective September 19. Chief Gordon brings 26 years of experience in policing to Santa Barbara. Most recently, she was the…

Before Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2022, Police added three e-bikes to their fleet, thanks to grant funding. Residents are likely to see these bikes in action, patrolling State Street, the Waterfront, the Mesa and Milpas Street. The…

City staff took part in a time-honored Fiesta tradition last week to kick-off Old Spanish Days.

The Police Department has installed new, unique sounding sirens on their vehicles to notify the community of the need to evacuate because of possible danger. The tone sounds similar to police sirens you may hear…