Tag: Santa Paula Police Dept.

Police Department Launches “No Shave November” in Honor of Supporting Those with Cancer

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — On Friday, November 1, 2024, the Santa Paula Police Department launched “No Shave November” to support local charities that assist with those battling cancer. Police officers are growing their facial hair to help “grow” cancer awareness. The Santa Paula Police Officers Association (SPPOA) is coordinating this campaign, receiving donations from all Police Department employees in order to participate. The fundraising campaign will finish at the end of the month. Employees will be allowed to grow their facial hair fully and neatly trimmed over the next few months.

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Dept. Traffic Safety Information – Electric Bicycles and Electric Motorcycles

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Police Department has recognized an increase in electric bikes and electric motorcycles in many communities. It is important to provide the public with information concerning Electric Bicycles (E-bikes) and several state laws pertaining to them.

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Dept. urges Back to School Traffic Safety

by Community Contributor • August 6, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — As the beginning of the new school year approaches this week, the Santa Paula Police Department reminds residents, parents, students, and school staff to practice caution and safety in observance of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and school buses.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 7,2024. Vehicleandpedestriantrafficwillbeimpactedduringdrop- off and pickup times. Here are helpful tips for back to school traffic safety:

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Dept. announces new public lobby location

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2024, the Santa Paula Police Station Public Lobby will be closed for an extended period of time due to a construction project. DURING THE CLOSURE, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC LOBBY WILL TEMPORARILY…

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Department Receives $28,108 Grant to Fight Alcohol-Related Harm from California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

by Community Contributor • March 11, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — Santa Paula Police Department announces they have been awarded a $28,108 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in their community.

The funds will be used to help prevent alcoholic beverage sales to minors and obviously intoxicated patrons, illegal solicitations of alcohol, and other criminal activities such as the sale and possession of illegal drugs. “This is important to Santa Paula in order to increase protection for youth and to address crime at problem locations,” said Chief of Police Don Aguilar.

Aug. 23 — Bilingual report — Residents Invited to National Night Out Friday at Veterans Memorial Park

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — Residents from neighborhoods throughout Santa Paula are invited to join in the National Night Out Event Friday, August 23, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park located at 114 S. 10th St. in Santa Paula. The event is sponsored by the Santa Paula Police Officers Association and the Santa Paula Police & K9 Foundation. The event is free and residents from the City of Santa Paula are welcome to attend.

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Dept. – Back to School Traffic Safety Awareness

by Community Contributor • August 7, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — As the beginning of the new school year approaches (this week), the Santa Paula Police Department reminds residents, parents, and students to practice caution and safety in observance of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and school buses.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be impacted during drop- off and pickup times. Here are helpful tips for back to school traffic safety:

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Police Dept. announces 2022 Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2023 • Comments Off

The Santa Paula Police Department has released its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics for year 2022. Overall, Part I reported crime in Santa Paula increased by 7.8%. There were 411 Part I Crimes in 2021 and 447 in 2022.

The UCR program, managed by the US Department of Justice, collects crime statistics from over 18,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the Country. The statistics are classified into eight (8) “Part One” crimes that fall under two broad categories: violent crime and property crime.