Crime & Safety

Top 10 Types of Police Calls for Service

As the Santa Cruz Police Department set a record for the most calls for service in a year, with 105,000 here were the types that were called the most.

Here is the list published by the Santa Cruz Police Department:

1. Proactive Policing (proactive enforcement, extra checks, foot patrols, park checks, etc)

2. Suspicious Person and Activity

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3. Traffic (collisions, hit & run, traffic control)

4. Disturbances (fights or pending fights, arguments)

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5. Trespassing

6. Medical Call Requiring Police Presence

7. Noise Disturbances (loud music, parties)

8. Illegal Camping

9. Public Intoxication

10. Drug Activity


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