The Community Services Unit (CSU) is directly responsible for all the "Community Outreach" programs offered by the Police Department aimed to serve youths and adults. Aside from offering a several programs for our citizenry, the Santa Clara Police Department offers additional information pertaining to safety and opportunities to engage in community events.

For more information on these programs, please see the related Community Service Links. Please refer to our city website (City of Santa Clara) for more information about community events and activities, as well as the Santa Clara Police Department's Calendar.

Permits
Citizen's Police Academy (CPA)
Crime Prevention 
Fingerprinting Services 
Identity Theft 
Police Activities League (PAL)
School Services

The Santa Clara Police Department frequently receives questions pertaining to matters outside of the police department's expertise. For your convenience, we've listed the following information.

California Attorney General’s Crime & Violence Prevention Center
1300 I Street, Suite 1150
Sacramento, CA 95814

Department of Motor Vehicles

CA Vehicle Code

Child seat requirements

Registration kept in vehicle

Federal Trade Commission

National Crime Prevention Council