Chief Advisory Committee

Chief's Advisory Committee

Welcome to the Capitola Police Chief’s Advisory Committee.  Capitola Police Department (CPD) highly values its partnership with the community and recognizes that having public engagement contributes toward a successful law enforcement agency.  Continuing with the Department’s mission to collaborate with the community to make Capitola a better and safer place for all its residents, business community, and visitors, Chief of Police Andrew Dally initiated the establishment of a Chief’s Advisory Committee (CAC).

The CAC will advise the Chief of Police on issues, matters, and public policies which influence or impact the ongoing relationship between CPD and the community we serve. CAC members will also be asked to help increase public awareness of law enforcement matters.

The CAC will not have the power or authority to investigate, review or otherwise participate in matters involving specific personnel or play a role in civil or criminal litigation.

Please note CAC members are not compensated for their participation.

Who makes up the CAC?

The CAC is a diverse cross-section of residents and business owners.

How frequently does the CAC meet?    

Quarterly, and as needed.

The meetings generally take place in January, April, July, and October.

Meetings are not open to the public as this is not a formal City of Capitola Board or Commission.

What qualities will make a solid CAC candidate?

To serve as a sounding board to Police Chief Dally on community concerns, CAC applicants should:

Consist of a diverse group of individuals from a variety of disciplines and organizations including social services, mental health, minority, business, labor, community, and civic groups.

Show an ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse perspectives and experiences.

Serve as a responsible conduit for communicating and updating their community on police actions and decisions.

Assume an active role in community-police discussions, recommendations, and strategies to enhance the social, economic, and political interests of the community.

Build coalitions intended to strengthen the ongoing relationships between the police and the community.

Function in the role as of part a “think tank,” making recommendations to the Chief about relevant issues in the community.

Know public safety and community policing practices. Previous participation in the Citizens’ Police Academy is preferred, but not required.

Examples of the topics for the committee:

• Smoking Ordinance
• Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) Policy
• Crisis Communication Plan
• Recreation Vehicle Parking and Vehicle Dwelling
• Mental Health Issues
• CPD website
• Records Reporting - UCR to NIBRS 
• Assembly Bill 481

CAC Term

Two (2) years to allow participation by a variety of interested parties.

An extension of volunteer service on the CAC may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

CAC Requirements

• Capitola residents, business owners, and individuals with a strong connection to Capitola who work or volunteer with social services, mental health, business, labor workforces, faith-based organizations, and juvenile resources. 
• At least 18 years of age  
• Attend quarterly meetings. Members who have poor attendance during their term may be asked to vacate their position.

Application timeline and procedures

• The next two-year term will be from October 2023 - October 2025
• The application deadline is expected to open in the summer of 2022
• Interviews for qualified candidates will tentatively take place in September 2023

Questions regarding the CAC can be directed to Capitola Police (831)475-4242 or policechief@ci.capitola.ca.us. 

Contact the Chief's AdvisoryCommittee:

Thank you for your interest in enhancing community-police relations. If you would like to contact the Chief's Advisory Committee with your thoughts or ideas regarding a project they are advising the Chief of Police on, email  policechief@ci.capitola.ca.us

Submit your completed application by e-mail at: policechief@ci.capitola.ca.us,  in person,  or by mail to: Capitola Police Department, Attn: Chief Dally, 422 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

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