Santa Barbara Police Authority Letter

UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 02-07-12:
There have been changes to the Authority Letter – please read both the information below and the downloadable document carefully.

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 after the property is posted as CLOSED to enforce law violations and make any necessary arrests. These violations include, but are not limited to, illegal lodging, public intoxication, and prowling.

If an arrest is made at the property, the individual who has signed 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 six months, as specified by the person who fills out the Authority Letter. It is the business/property owner’s responsibility to renew the Authority Letter after the six month time frame.

We recommend that a copy of your current Authority Letter be posted in a visible area on the property.

You are required to have a NO TRESPASSING sign posted in view on the property.

You are required to post a CLOSED sign when the property is closed.

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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