Mission Statement

Mission

Our mission is to be united with local communities to make Santa Cruz County a place where all people can live safely.

Vision

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has a proud history of aggressively attacking crime in a proactive and timely manner. We strive to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and personal integrity, and we are committed to the proper treatment of those in custody. We are also committed to developing and applying community-based policing and problem-solving techniques. To this end, we augment our use of time-tested police and corrections methods with innovative approaches to community protection and involvement.

Core Values

In our professional responsibilities, we value:

• Excellence and effectiveness solving crime and community problems
• Partnerships with the community
• Flexibility in adapting to change
• Risk taking, innovation, and creativity
• Equal protection and service for all
• Quality training and commitment to personal and professional growth
• Managing all of our resources prudently and effectively
• Ongoing evaluation of our progress

In our individual conduct and relationships with others, we value:

• Integrity and ethical behavior
• Respect for the rule of law and for the dignity of all people
• The acceptance of responsibility and accountability for our actions
• Empathy and compassion for others
• Direct and open communications
• The acceptance of healthy, respectful disagreement
• Problem resolution methods that are supportive and positive for all involved.