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Board of Directors

President
Jim Glines

Vice President
Jerry Yeates

Treasurer
Jim Diani

Secretary
Etta Waterfield

Bobby Acquistapace
Greg Beebe
Jay Conner
Ross Cutler
Mark Gomes
Hardy Hearn
Marty Mariscal
Bob Miller
Bob Ogden
Jerry Schmidt
Dan Shepard
Dennis Shepard
Mark Smith
Laurie Tamura
Leah West
Ken White

Executive Director
Janine Dunn

The Santa Maria Police Council (SMPC) funds essential
equipment and programs for the Santa Maria Police Department
which are not included in the city budget. Our goal is a safer
Santa Maria for those who live in, work in, and visit our city.

SMPC Update

Since the Santa Maria Police Council’s origination in August 2007, over $84,000 has been contributed to the Santa Maria Police Department for the purchase of:

     56 Tasers
     K-9, K-9 vest, training for K-9 & K-9 Officer
     Cross training K-9’s Cent and Diesel for narcotics detection
     Specialized SWAT Team equipment/rifle
     Santa Maria Police Explorer Post #115 patches & uniforms

Future goals include:

     License plate recognition system used to identify stolen plates/vehicles
     Thermal imaging equipment
     Vehicle pursuit spike strips
     Forensic equipment
     Bullet proof blankets for injured victim recovery and/or hostage situations

In addition, the Council will provide ongoing support to the Police Department Chaplain’s, Crime Prevention, D.A.R.E. and Explorer Programs.

The Santa Maria Police Council to is accepting ongoing charitable contributions.

Photo of Danny R. Macagni, Chief of Police
DANNY R. MACAGNI
Chief of Police

Santa Maria Police Department
Announces
2008 Award Recipients

The SMPD has announced awards for those individuals who have been singled out for outstanding service in their respective areas. For a complete list of recipients click here.

Santa Maria Police Department Gets Night Vision

Santa Marians don’t have to be afraid of things that go bump in the night. Thanks to the largesse of the Santa Maria Police Council, the city’s SWAT team can deal with nocturnal crime issues with dispatch, because it has infrared goggles and can see in the dark.

Click here for the complete text of the article in the Santa Maria Sun.

MISSION
Santa Maria Police Council, Inc., is a newly formed 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The council serves to support the Santa Maria Police Department to enable purchases of safety materials and equipment for the men and women of the department over and above what the operating budget allows.

News and events links

New Canine Coming to SM Police Department

Police Council Donates $10,000 for Tasers

Cameras a good step toward traffic safety

AHC Administration of Justice Program