The Sand City Police Department, under the direction of the Chief of Police, Brian Ferrante, is dedicated to the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws in a just and impartial manner.  They are cognizant of both statutory and judicial limitations on police powers and continue to uphold the Constitutional rights guaranteed to all individuals.  The Sand City Police Department consists of the Chief of Police, a Commander, two Sergeants, six Officers and two Reserve Officers on a rotating 4-11 schedule.

Above and beyond the call of duty

The Sand City Police Department is committed to serving the needs of residents, businesses and visitors in Sand City.   Beyond this however, the department firmly believes in reaching beyond the borders of the city to actively give back to the greater community in which they live.  By participating in a variety of programs that are educational, professional and charitable in nature, the Sand City Police Department proudly participates in the well being of its community.

Additional programs and activities that the department participates in include:

P.R.V.N.T. – The Sand City Police Department is a member of the Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics  Team. The team is dedicated to impacting narcotics, gangs, and violence on the Peninsula through a collaborative effort between local agencies. Because drugs and violence are ever present in many of our communities, it is especially important that there is mutual cooperation among departments in this aspect of law enforcement.

S.R.U. – The Sand City Police Department is active in the Monterey Peninsula Regional Special Response Unit. The SRU is a tactical team consisting of specially trained officers able to respond to high risk events and crises on the Peninsula. The team also includes negotiators and tactical medical personnel.

It is this type of dedication to the entire community that makes the service of the Sand City Police Department so outstanding.