Agricultural Crime

Agricultural Crime Unit Information

The Agricultural Crime Unit is located at:
562 Casserly Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-9350

The Ag. Office is currently open from 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Purpose of the Agricultural Crimes/Rural Crime Unit:
To investigate any property crime against a farmer, rancher,
agricultural related business or other designated industry which
takes place in the unincorporated rural areas of Santa Cruz County
and impacts the victims commercial production, distribution, or
economic livelihood derived from agricultural livestock, petroleum,
chemicals, farm implements and equipment.

	Agricultural Crime Related Articles
	Trespass Letter link
	Owner Applied Number (OAN) and ACTION information
	Metal Theft Information
	Links to additional ag. website references

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

Security is the first line of defense. Thieves will generally weigh the risk verses the benefit factor.
Strong security measures decrease the risk and reduce the chance of being victimized.

Secure Gates and Locks
Fence Property
Provide Vehicle Barriers
Mark your equipment, property and brand your livestock.
Know the location of your equipment.
Maintain fences and gates.
Increase lighting around property and storage areas
Post warning signs around pastures or lots.

A special "thank you" to the Agricultural History Project of Watsonville, California for helping to decorate the Agricultural Crime Unit Office.