Tag: law enforcement
Scotts Valley, county agencies rally for Special Olympics
A series of public safety agencies recently carried the Special Olympics torch through Santa Cruz County en route to the Summer Games as part...
Elimination of cash-based bail likely to be challenged, experts say
Last month, California became the first state to completely abolish the cash bail-bond system for suspects awaiting trial. “Today, California reforms its bail system so that rich and poor alike are treated fairly,” Governor Jerry Brown said at the signing ceremony for SB 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act. The Governor’s signature on SB 10 mandates that the entire bail bond industry will be out of business, in favor of a “risk-based assessment” of the accused, on October 1, 2019 when the bill goes into effect.
SVHS students get first look at careers in law enforcement
Beginning promptly at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, retired Police Lieutenant John Hohmann begins his criminal justice class with a “behind the scenes” tour of the Scotts Valley Police Station. As part of the regional occupation program, 32 students from Scotts Valley High School are offered an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system with hands on experience.
Half-cent sales tax increase on the ballot
Come November, Santa Cruz County will be looking to voters to help fund “critical unmet needs” by way of a half-cent sales tax increase in the unincorporated areas: for a total of 9 percent sales tax. On August 7, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed that a ballot measure for the half cent sales tax increase be included on the November 6 General Election ballot.
Reporter goes on ride along with SVPD
On Tuesday, July 24, this reporter accompanied Scotts Valley Police Department Officer Paul Meier on a ride-along throughout the city. The trip allowed me to see through the eyes of an officer, and to understand what he does on a daily basis.
Scotts Valley Police Dept. welcomes two female officers
Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole seems to be following the recommendations of several studies finding that woman police officers improve the overall performance and reduce complaints of police violence in major cities across the country. After several years of turnover and vacancies in the Scotts Valley Police Department, the department is now fully staffed with the addition of two new female police officers: Officer Meredith Roberts and Officer Pascal Wowak.
‘Police in Pursuit’ is raising money for Special Olympics
For Scotts Valley Police Officer John Hohmann the chance to race police cars on a speedway to raise money for Special Olympics was an idea long in the making.
Working towards reducing gun violence
According to the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics there are over 500,000 shootings per year. As law enforcement executives in Santa Cruz County, each of us individually may have different views of how best to reduce gun violence, but we all committed to providing leadership to prevent and reduce gun violence and to keep our children and teachers safe in our schools. Here are just some of the practices we agree will make a difference.
Community oriented policing in Boulder Creek
Make no mistake, sometimes being the lone lawman in the rural town of Boulder Creek can be a bit intimidating.
Key to community policing
The four members of the Scotts Valley Police Department Reserve Officer Program provide area residents with optimal safety, putting their lives on the line for a stipend of $100 a month.
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
