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Santa Ana Police Department
Non-Emergency Dispatch: (714) 245-8049
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60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed
Emergency services: 24/7/365

Call 911 for emergencies

If there is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Community First

The mission of the Santa Ana Police Department is to deliver public safety services to our community with the utmost professionalism and integrity. Our values act as the guideline for the discretionary use of police powers and are the basis by which employee actions are evaluated.

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SAPD Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities

If you have the commitment to help others and your community and want to have a career that makes a difference, consider a position with SAPD.

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E-police reporting

Report incidents like a hit-and-run, theft, lost property, and more.

Parking Tickets
Parking tickets

If you have received a citation and wish to view it's information, make a payment or submit an appeal, our Citation Processing Center is the place to start.

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About the Police Department

Welcome to your Santa Ana Police Department’s website!

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Department policies

We maintain transparency with the public by posting all policies, procedures, and training materials on this website.

SAPD Location-Hours Information
Locations and hours

The Police Department is located at the corner of Civic Center Drive and Boyd Way. This page provides address and contact information for all City police facilities.

Community Oriented Policing Leadership
Community Oriented Policing

We are proud to be a leader in community policing and forging stronger, mutually respectful relationships between our citizens and our law enforcement personnel.

Open Government and Transparency Initiative
Open Government and Transparency Initiative

We provide policing data to increase transparency and accountability to the community we proudly serve, so that we may build and strengthen community trust.

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Family Justice Center

Are you a victim of domestic violence. We can help

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Events

Dec 14 2023

Police Oversight Commission meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Directions

The Police Oversight Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701). More information To learn more about the Police Oversight Commission, visit the Police Oversight Commission webpage or read the ordinance.

Jan 11 2024

Police Oversight Commission meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Directions

The Police Oversight Commission meets on the first Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701). More information To learn more about the Police Oversight Commission, visit the Police Oversight Commission webpage or read the ordinance.

Feb 8 2024

Police Oversight Commission meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Directions

The Police Oversight Commission meets on the first Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701). More information To learn more about the Police Oversight Commission, visit the Police Oversight Commission webpage or read the ordinance.

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