Contract city — LASD Santa Clarita Valley Station
Santa Clarita does not operate an independent municipal police department; law enforcement is provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Santa Clarita Valley Station under contract.

Santa Clarita
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Barclay spent nearly four years as the second in command at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, serving as former Captain Justin Diez’s Operations Lieutenant. “Having served as our Operations Lieutenant for the past four years, Captain Barclay recognizes the critical importance of working proactively with the City to address current public safety challenges,” said City Manager Ken Striplin. “His leadership and expertise will further our shared commitment to maintaining low crime rates and enhancing the safety, security and overall quality of life that defines Santa Clarita as one of the safest cities in California.” Barclay is replacing Sheriff’s Captain Justin Diez, who was recently promoted to Commander. Diez served as the Chief of Police for the Santa Clarita Valley Station since 2020. Barclay began his service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2007, attending the North Academy at College of the Canyons. Non-emergency: (661) 259-2489. Dial 911 for emergencies.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Santa Clarita city, CA has an estimated population of 229,021.
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