Mission Statement
To ensure public safety in the County of Santa Cruz. We accomplish this through open communication and collaboration with our community as well as continuous professional development of staff to address crime and promote innovative corrections solutions.
Department Overview
The Sheriff-Coroner is an elected official, empowered by the California State Constitution, who serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the County. The Sheriff-Coroner provides patrol services and conducts investigations in the unincorporated areas, operates the County's adult correctional facilities, provides court security for the Superior Court, serves civil processes, and as Coroner, investigates the cause of sudden or unexpected deaths.