General Info

The Santa Maria Police Department works towards the protection of people. It works in cooperation with the community and maintains civil law and order. The department offers investigations, criminalistics, abuse prevention, and traffic control and drug enforcement services. It also includes a public safety dispatch center for police and fire. Located in Santa Maria, Calif., the Santa Maria Police Department is operated by the City of Santa Maria, which also governs community development, recreation and parks, human resources and public works services departments.