Santa Barbara Police Authority Letter

The SBPD Authority Letter is completed by the business/property owner, manager or an authorized designee. The letter authorizes the SBPD to enter the location at anytime, day or night to enforce law violations and make any necessary arrests.  The primary purpose includes but is not limited to: Illegal lodging, public intoxication and prowling. 

If an arrest is made at the property, the individual that is signing the letter agrees to appear in court to assist in the prosecution of any arrest made pursuant to this letter.

The Authority Letter is valid for 180 days following the date it is signed.  It is the business/property owner’s responsibility to renew the authority letter after the 180 day time frame.

The SBPD Authority Letter is available for download by clicking HERE.  Please return the completed letter to the Santa Barbara Police Department:

By mail:  215 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101  ATTENTION: Authority Letter

By fax: 805-897-2434

By Email: authorityletters@sbpd.com

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