The City of Encinitas contracts for law enforcement services with the San Diego County Sheriff. The North Coastal Sheriff Station is located in Encinitas at 175 North El Camino Real, and the station provides services for the cities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and the unincorporated area of Rancho Santa Fe. The Station Captain, shown on the right, serves as our Chief of Police.

In addition to patrol and traffic enforcement, the station has a Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) team and a Crime Suppression Team, both of which work on specific community needs. As a contract city, Encinitas has access to the Sheriff's SWAT Team, ASTREA helicopters, and a number of other County Sheriff resources.

Sheriff’s Records Requests

Requests for law enforcement records handled by the Sheriff, including incident reports, arrest reports, or accident reports, must be submitted directly to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

The City of Encinitas does not process Sheriff-related Public Records Requests. Please submit your request through the Sheriff’s Public Records system:

San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Public Records Requests

The Sheriff’s Records & ID Division maintains these records and provides multiple request options, including online, by mail, or in person.

More information on the services offered can be found by visiting the Sheriff's North Coastal website.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has provided a response to community concerns regarding law enforcement.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are multiple ways for citizens to be involved with the San Diego Sheriff's Department and give back to Encinitas. Learn more at www.sdsheriff.gov.