The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, West Valley Division, provides law enforcement services to:
- Cupertino
- Saratoga
- Los Altos Hills
- Moffett
- Unincorporated areas of western Santa Clara County
The division also contracts with the Santa Clara County Superior Court, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and County Parks Department. Across the county, the Sheriff’s Office employs 1,429 sworn personnel serving in various divisions.
Cupertino Law Enforcement
In Cupertino, 28 deputies are dedicated to community safety:
- 4 Traffic Enforcement Officers (3 on motorcycles, 1 in a patrol car)
- 2 School Resource Officers serving the City’s 14 schools
- 1 School-Related Incidents Deputy
- 21 Patrol Deputies providing 24/7 coverage
Community Commitment
The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes progressive law enforcement and strong community partnerships. Deputies are active at Cupertino events and provide additional community services such as:
- Child Fingerprinting
- Property ID
- Teen Academy
- Vacation Patrol Checks
- Child Safety Seat Inspections