The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Crime
Prevention Unit offers the following programs in our effort to improve
safety and security in our Valley:
Neighborhood Watch
The purpose of this program is for neighbors to get to know each
other, which will decrease the likelihood of crime occurring undetected
in that area. With the assistance of a crime prevention
deputy, residents will learn how to protect themselves from burglary,
assault, theft and vandalism. For more information, please contact Deputy Baylis at (661) 255-1121 x5164.
Safe House
The Safe House program is designed for residents who are at home
during the school travel hours to act as a safe haven for children
who need help on the way to and/or from school. Volunteers
are needed to offer their home as a safe house for our children.
Please contact our Crime Prevention Office at 255-1121
Street Safety
A Street Safety program provides safety tips for people
who are driving or walking from one place to another. We
also provide information on how to decrease the opportunities
for becoming a street crime victim.
Vacation Check
Contact our station prior to leaving your home when vacationing
and station personnel will check your home while your away.
We provide a little peace of mind regarding your home so you can
enjoy your vacation.
Ride-Along
This is an opportunity to go on patrol with Santa Clarita
Patrol Deputies. You will become familiar with the patrol
car, patrol procedures and personally see criminal activity and
incidents as they occur and how they are handled and investigated
by your deputies.
Business Alert
The Business Alert program helps protect local businesses
from thefts and burglaries, and teach employees about shoplifting
prevention, credit card fraud and robbery prevention. We
will also provide a security review of the premises.
Station Tour
A tour of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station is available
to all civic groups, clubs and organizations. It is ideal
for young children. The tour includes an overview of station
operations, the 9-1-1 system, the helicopter, the patrol cars
and the jail area.
Haunted Jailhouse & Open House
This annual event is held at the end of October in conjunction
with Halloween. Our jail is transformed into a haunted
house and our parking lot is loaded with displays and carnival
type games benefiting charitable organizations.
Teen Court
This program is an alternative to the traditional juvenile
justice system in that selected suspected juvenile offenders are
tried, convicted or acquitted, and sentenced by a jury of their
peers from our local high schools. The intent of the program
is to utilize peer pressure in a positive direction to foster
law-abiding behavior. Thus far, the recidivism rate is less
than one percent.
COBRA
COBRA, or Career Offenders Burglary Robbery Apprehension
team, assists our Detective Bureau in tracking and arresting known
criminals who continue their criminal acts. COBRA is also
heavily involved with anti-gang education in our schools and suppressing
gang activity within our valley. COBRA deputies conduct
follow-up investigations on crimes occurring in our valley and
routinely organize special operations, such as bicycle patrols,
surveillance, curfew violation patrols and truancy sweeps, in
their on-going efforts the number of youths committing crimes.
Community Advisory Committee
This committee, made up of Santa Clarita Valley Residents
and business people, was formed to develop a better understanding
between the community and the Sheriff's Department via education
and communication. The members advise the station captain
about concerns the community has where the Sheriff's Department
can play a role in these concerns. The committee also takes
on projects such as crime prevention programs, parental responsibility
ordinance, Neighborhood Watch, and Safe House recruitment.
The C.A.C. is involved with special programs such as: procuring
new equipment for the patrol vehicles and acting as a liaison
between the deputies and the community.
Community Academy
This program is open to all residents or business persons
living or working within the Santa Clarita Valley. It is
offered to foster a better understanding between the community
and the deputies who serve them. Attendees have the opportunity
to learn more about the Sheriff's Department via classroom instruction,
field trips/activities and guest lecturers who have expertise
in their respective fields. Some of the topics discussed
include: criminal and traffic law, department policies and patrol
procedures, tours of department facilities, firearms safety and
training and current events/incidents involving law enforcement.
The class is free to those who attend and is offered several times
throughout the year.
For more information regarding these
programs or any other inquiries you may have, contact our Crime
Prevention Office at (661)255-1121.
