Community Partnerships

Chief's Advisory Board

The Chief’s Advisory Board is a successful tool to help the police chief understand the concerns of the community.

Caminos Hacia el Éxito

The Caminos Hacia el Éxito is a diversion program for Watsonville youth who commit a first-time offense (misdemeanor). The program uses evidence-based approaches to hold youth accountable for their actions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Agua con la Chota

Agua con la Chota or “Water with a Cop” is an educational program that engages local farmworkers to speak about the topics that matter to them.

Pink Patch Project

The Watsonville Police Pink Patch Project campaign raises funds to help local families who cannot afford breast cancer treatment/services.

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign.

2023 PAL Golf Tournament

The 12th Annual Watsonville Police Activities League Golf Tournament has officially been scheduled for this year.

Community Resources

View community resources.

Community Informational Brochures

View informational brochures from the Watsonville Police Department.

Community Prevention Programs

FAQs

View answers to frequently asked questions.

Guest Speaker Program

The Community Services Administrative Sergeant coordinates requests from the public for police officer presentations to Neighborhood Watch meetings, Business Watch meetings, Club meetings, Church meetings and Schools.

Police Activities League (PAL)

The Watsonville Police Activities League (PAL) works with the Watsonville Police Department and the City of Watsonville to provide a youth crime prevention program.

Post Incident Team (PIT)

The Post Incident Team (PIT) was launched in June 2008 by the Police Department in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Division to help suppress violence in Watsonville’s neighborhoods.