Imagine the feeling in your gut when first realizing your cellphone's missing…read more Then, imagine when turning on location services, you see your cellphone moving all throughout town, from one location to another. After spending several hours trying to catch up with the culprit who's made off with it, you call SLO PD, all the while thinking that a missing cellphone probably won't be something they'll have time to help with beyond taking down your information over the phone. However, now imagine that two officers not only meet you at the cell's last known location, they spend the next hour-plus helping you determine where it currently is, then go into the residence building to try to retrieve it. We were so very impressed with the thoughtful determination of these officers. Their time, care and diligence went far beyond the call of duty, and we couldn't be more appreciative and thankful to them. There are still heroes amongst us.

There was a man lurking on our driveway, I called SLO PD @ 11:16 PM this evening. The attending…read moreofficer was so kind to keep me abreast of the situation, whew, scary to see someone lurking on our Ring! Thank you SLO PD

Awesome Group of staff. Always are ready to help and respond to anything. Great community policingread more

I was just taking a break from work and walking my dog and saw one of the SV cruisers heading out…read moreto respond to another call. My thoughts and worries about my 'tough job' went out the window. These guys have a job that is far 'tougher' than anything I've ever done. And they do it day in and day out. Anytime I have ever had any dealings with the Scotts Valley Police they have been very polite and professional. And yes... I've gotten a ticket before... and had a car accident in town so I know. I know some of these folks personally and they are great people. P.S. I only gave them 4 stars because I never give anything 5 stars... Keep on doing the great job you do. And I will offer up a 'Thanks' from all of us out here in the public...

Amazing department who cares about the actual human beings who live in their city. Very refreshing!…read moreThanks for being kind and caring people.

The SCPD is by far one of the worst police depts. I've ever come across. Not only are they lazy…read morebut there investigative skills are non existant. A person reported that I assulted them which I did not. I pointed out that if I were to have an altercation throwing punches etc. that there would be physical marks on that persons body and on my hands, there were none. Absolutely no cuts, bruising, or any physical trama on either of us. But those so called officers (and there were at least 8-10 standing around) still decided to take me to jail at 3:00a.m. If you ask me the people who do the hiring for the SCPD and the officers themselves are a sad excuse of a police force. Go back to the accademy and learn the laws you guys are a joke and everyone knows it.

My iPad was stolen back in February. 8 months later- It pinged. I called in and told them the…read moresituation and they were on it, recovered within an hour! This was on a Saturday at 6:30pm. I had zero faith in its recovery. I lived in Minneapolis for 10 years. One winter my car was stolen, took police 4 hours to come and take a statement. They never found it. I realized Minneapolis is a lot bigger and more is going on... But I really can't believe my lil hometown showed them up! Thank you Christine I'm dispatch and Officer Moses.

I have a set of this month Bubba have a suspect it but Bubba hello Pablo I have a succulent been…read moreBubba looking for murder in the print to be booking

10/10 would go again! Best officers in town. Thank you for your service and protecting the…read morecommunity.

I'm not sure which CHP office Officer Bruch is in…read more He encountered a very difficult situation with my car in the middle of the 3 lane highway. He was professional, kind, and attentive. He was willing to put himself at risk to try and make sure everyone else was safe. He was calm under pressure and the very fast moving situation. He is good at communicating. He can communicate clearly without coming across rude or bossy. He kept me safe. He also kept another young lady safe when a semi-truck hit her car. (So he had one stalled vehicle that couldn't move, then another accident to deal with). Officer Bruch is good at managing priorities under a fast paced, dangerous environment. Thanks so much for keeping me and everyone safe. Thanks for not losing your cool. Thanks for being professional. Thanks for being able to make the best decisions possible when you're under stress. Thanks for putting yourself in harm's way / danger in order to help and protect everyone.

front desk employees are just rude and some officers are very unprofessional in salinas. Officer…read moretold me he decided to pull me over cause of windshield tint instead of stoping someone who is on there cell phone out and wasn't paying attention to road also dispatchers will argue with you. salinas pd is very poor they need better training

An absolute joke this department has become. On 6/21/2026 there was driver who hit a fire hydrant…read moreand left. They found the person up the street outside their vehicle and gave them a sobriety test. Wrote them a ticket for DUI hitting hydrant and leaving. And release to someone there on scene. Good to know in Salinas hit and run DUI's ore ok! This department is so lazy and crooked!

Sad to see bad reviews because my experiences with our police department have been five-stars over…read morethe last 10+ years. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Officer Gomez and Officer May the last couple times, both are very professional and took the time to speak with me and assure me that everything will be taken care of. They both explained what steps need to be taken in each case and made me feel at ease. I hope everyone else will get to have a positive experience as well.

It's a PD. I don't trust cops, but this town needs them…read more The girls up front are great and always helpful. Little place. Very small. But, they do have a coke machine:) Only 1.25:(