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The Sheriff's Office is committed to solemnly, faithfully and impartially support the Constitution of the United States, and the laws of the State of Arizona. As an organization and as individuals, we pledge to be valiant to the public trust.
The week of May 12 - May 18 marks National Peace Officer Week! Please join us in thanking those who have pledged their lives to make our community a safer one!
Former SCCSO Sergeant Sepulveda
Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy for our former Sergeant Jose Francisco Sepulveda, who served with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office from September 16th, 1971 – September 29th, 2006. Our most heartfelt condolences are with the Sepulveda family.
SCC Sheriff's Office Shoe Drive 2018
The SCC Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Arizona Sheriff's Association (ASA) is participating in a shoe drive in which gently worn, used or new shoes will be collected as a fundraiser to enhance training opportunities for deputies and detention officers.
ASA will earn funds based on the total weight of pairs of donated shoes that are collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for collected shoes.
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Have Questions?
Browse answers to commonly asked questions:
- How much alcohol can I drink before I’m considered legally drunk?
- How can I find out about sex offenders living in my neighborhood?
- How long does it take before my former spouse will be arrested on a valid Child Support Warrant?
- We’re going on vacation and are worried about our home. Can the Sheriff’s Office check our residence while we are gone?
NEW!
Santa Cruz County Alerts
Santa Cruz County Emergency Management is administering a county-wide wireless emergency alert system. Existing unblocked land lines will automatically be a part of the system - but not mobile devices unless you opt in.
The WENS system allows you as a member of the public to sign up your mobile device for alerts such as:
- Severe weather alerts: severe thunderstorm, flash flood, wildfire, dust storm, etc.
- Emergency situation alerts: hazardous materials spills, major road closures, power outages, etc.
- Air Quality Advisories
- Boil Water Advisories
Click on the logo below to sign up and start receiving Alerts!
