The Santa Barbara Police Department responded to 53,715 calls in 2024, and eight resulted in complaints about the department.

On Tuesday, a 25-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested in connection with a report of shots fired on Guiterrez Street in the early ...

Santa Barbara Police officers have specialized training in de-escalation techniques; alternative communication methods; and strategies for providing necessary accommodations for all Blue Envelope ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our new Blue Envelope Program, which aims to foster ...