The Capitola Police Department patrols the city, responds to calls for service and performs criminal investigations.…More The department oversees Capitola's parking and traffic enforcement and works with local kids to steer them away from drugs and crime.</p> <p>With one officer per 466 residents, Capitola has the highest number of officers per capita of all Santa Cruz County law enforcement agencies, according to the 2010 Santa Cruz County Community Assessment Project.</p>