File a Police Report

If this is an emergency requiring immediate police response, please call 9-1-1. Do not file a report online.

Many types of police reports can be filed online. Using an online citizen police report system allows you to submit the report immediately and print a copy of the report. Online reporting may be right for you if:

• This is not an emergency.
• This incident occurred within the city limits of Hollister, Santa Cruz, or Watsonville.
• There are no known suspects.
• This did not occur on a state freeway.

The types of incidents that can be reported online vary based on the police department. Click on the following department names to visit their online reporting systems:

Hollister Police Department               831-636-4331

Santa Cruz Police Department          831-471-1131

Watsonville Police Department         831-471-1151

Agencies not listed above do not accept online reporting and will require telephonic notification:

Capitola Police Department               831-471-1141

San Benito County Sheriff's Office    831-636-4080

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office    831-471-1121