Nelly at the front desk really helped a lot. She was really understanding and took my report with…read morediligence and was very patient. Thank you for your help. This is related to Strom ada parking in solstice issue. Really appreciate your help on this and a special thanks to Nelly for helping me navigate meeting and paperwork

1. Use of Force Concerns: Some community members have raised…read moreconcerns about the SBPD's use of force in certain incidents. Critiques often focus on whether the department's training and accountability systems adequately prevent excessive force, especially in encounters with vulnerable populations such as the homeless or mentally ill. 2. Transparency and Accountability: There have been complaints that the department isn't always fully transparent with the public regarding internal investigations or disciplinary actions. This can create a perception that officers aren't held accountable for misconduct. 3. Relations with Marginalized Communities: Like many law enforcement agencies, SBPD has faced criticism for its interactions with marginalized groups. Issues cited include racial profiling, biased policing, or failure to engage meaningfully with the community in building trust. 4. Resource Allocation: Some critics argue that the SBPD prioritizes certain types of enforcement (like traffic citations or minor offenses) over community support, mental health intervention, and crime prevention programs. This can leave systemic problems unaddressed. 5. Staffing and Training Challenges: Santa Barbara is a tourist-heavy area with seasonal population spikes. Critics say that the department sometimes struggles with staffing and training to handle peak demands safely and fairly, leading to lapses in service or inconsistent enforcement. This isn't an attack on every officer or the whole department--many officers work hard and ethically--but it highlights structural and community concerns that have been raised over time.

The City of Santa Barbara is beautiful and has lots to do…read more It's a beautiful ride up if you take scenic route. From shopping to the gorgeous scenery you won't be disappointed.. They have beautiful beaches Like East Beach and butterfly beach. It's definitely a must see if you haven't been.

City of Santa Barbara brings back one special vivid memory. I went looking for my college roommate…read more I had the address and I was living in Berkeley at the time. I didn't know she may have been keeping her life secretive. The early 70's were strange times. I was innocent. I thought the overall atmosphere of the city was quiet and quaint. After that one day I never returned. I was told she didn't live there. I'd like to go back just to enjoy the city. I'm recommending. It's a clean city too.

I was awakened by Ventura Police knocking at my door & my Chihuahuas responding at ~1AM due to a…read moreneighbor's call that I was disturbing the peace with loud machinery throughout the night, & keeping her awake. Police quickly understood the neighbor was experiencing mental health issues. They handled things tactfully. ---- On another occasion I called them when I heard sounds in the night that might have been an intruder. They arrived timely & searched the area. (No intruder.) I don't live in a fancy part of town, and the police seem to be doing their work efficiently.

Attempted to log on using one of three ways since I forgot this particular pass code out the…read morethousands that I use. Zip, nada, none came from any of the three methods offered. Just a guess, but everyone must be at the nearest donut shop or pizza joint and turned off all methods of contact. Sure glad it wasn't important...

UCSBPD helped me find my "stolen" car. Well the handsome bike cop came to my house and helped me…read morefill out a report for my stolen car. I was driving a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser and I notice bolts and grease spots where I parked my car. Someone must have drove off with it, I thought. An hour later after I filled it out, one of my roommates came home and asked what I was doing. She told me she thought she saw my car parked on Pardall (right after the mini tunnel that you bike/skate through to get to IV from campus)... Pause... Silence... The Bike Cop biked with me (I was on my black beach cruiser) and yep... parked right infront of what used to be a Chinese Restaurant, now Chino's or something? I apologized to the cop and he told me I shouldn't drink as much and he biked my cruiser home for me. Yeah, I drove my car home (6700 block of Sabado) and he biked with my bike in hand. WOW! I was a lucky lady that day.

Not so long ago, I was a student at UCSB…read more I don't think many even realized that there was a UCSB Police Department until either one of two things happened...you had your bike stolen, or you had your bike impounded. Neither happened to me...gotta love kryptonite locks. Wait...the police have bolt cutters. Well, I avoided both irregardless. The men and women at the UCPD were pretty cool. I used to go by on my skateboard and high-five them as they were writing tickets to the people riding their bikes on the sidewalk. It's cool those yellow-shirted CSO's would give courtesy escorts after dark and did their best to move bikes to the proper parking areas instead of impound them. They also answered my questions about the parking situation so I knew what rule not to break. The bike auctions kinda suck though....crappy bikes that have been sitting in the elements for way too long. Give these men and women a brake and say hi to them...chances are, they will go out of their way to be nice to you in the future.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger…read morealike, and yet not withstanding, go out to meet it." - Thucydides Thank you for helping our hometown with fighting these fires and protecting us. Filled with courage and bravery - overcoming life threatening obstacles to save lives, homes, structures and landscape. Thank you so much for all that you have done for Ventura county! Some people don't believe in heroes - then they haven't met the Ventura County Police department!!

Police front office need to better serve the public. Other…read moredepartments are running with much better services

Thank you for your service and protecting our communities and neighborhoods we appreciate your…read moreovertime and well promptness on your investigations. We highly recommend you to all the families and friends over the community. Thank you for your service.