Our mission is to ensure public safety in Santa Cruz County.  We accomplish this through open communication and collaboration with our community as well as continuous professional development of staff to address crime and promote innovative corrections solutions.

Law Enforcement

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Jacob Ainsworth

Wendy Ramm

Sue Haveruk M.a., McLc

Sara van Dyke

Polly Schulze Elser

Michelle Rodriguez

Marc O'Hara

Kristen Erickson

Karyn Crawford

Karl Schirrmacher

Esther Beckman

Brandon Polito

The Law Enforcement team at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining public safety through crime prevention, investigation, and community engagement. Team members, including Deputy Sheriffs, Correctional Officers, and specialized roles like the Sergeant for Sex Crimes and Search & Rescue, work collaboratively to enforce laws, ensure secure correctional facilities, and provide emergency response services.

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