Santa Barbara Police Department

Contact Information for various sections and phone numbers. 

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To provide organized solutions for the preservation and accessibility of police records while providing excellent customer service to our community and staff in adherence with federal, state, and municipal law.

Visit Records Bureau for more information or you can Obtain a Police Report here. 

Internal Operations - This section includes both officers and civilian personnel and is led by a Lieutenant. There are several Sergeants assigned to this section as well that oversee hiring, recruitment, wellness, and training. 

The Internal Operations Section also assists with ABC licensing and special event officer requests.

For more details visit Internal Operations the page.

Investigations & Detectives - While officers of the Field Operations Division most often are the first officers on the scene of any police event, Detectives handle the following-up investigations to those cases. It is the Detective's responsibility to follow leads and evidence to arrest outstanding suspects.   For more details visit the Investigative Division page.

Property & Evidence - The Property Room is open Monday through Thursday (closed holidays) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  We may be contacted at 805-897-2375.  Visit Property & Evidence for more information

Visit Chief of Police & Community Accountability Staff for more information

The Field Operation Division is the largest division within the Police Department. Its primary responsibility is to provide uniformed law enforcement service to the community.

Visit Field Operations for more information

Find out more about our special programs, such as our cadet program, becoming a chaplain, Police Activates League (PAL), ride-alongs, and Volunteers in Policing.  

Visit Programs for more information