Latest news
-
“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Buckle Up
Friday 05/17/2024
For Memorial Day Weekend, the Goleta Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time, the Goleta Police Department will be actively looking for drivers and…
-
Sheriff’s Office Congratulates the 54th Annual Guerry Award Recipients
Wednesday 05/08/2024
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate two Sheriff’s employees who were among the eight recipients honored today, May 8, 2024, with a prestigious H. Thomas Guerry Award. The honors were handed out at a ceremony held at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room attended…
-
Goleta Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for May 8, 2024
Tuesday 05/07/2024
The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Wednesday May 8 from 11 am to 5 pm focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or…
-
142 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
Tuesday 05/07/2024
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department issued 142 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Next to speeding, this is probably one of the most violated laws on our roads, despite repeated efforts to warn drivers…
-
Rev Up Safety: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Tuesday 05/07/2024
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Goleta Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely. “Motorcycles can be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing…