Cupertino is widely considered one of the safest cities of its size in both California and the United States.
* **Law Enforcement**: The city does not have its own police department. Instead, law enforcement services are contracted through the **Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office**, which maintains a specialized West Valley Division serving Cupertino. * **Fire Services**: Provided by the **Santa Clara County Fire Department**, which operates multiple stations within the city limits. * **Crime Overview**: Violent crime rates are exceptionally low. Property crimes, such as auto burglaries and residential burglaries, occur but remain well below state and national averages. * **Emergency Services**: Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. For non-emergencies, residents use the Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch line. * **Safety Tips for Visitors**: Visitors to tech campuses or local parks should practice standard urban safety: do not leave valuables visible in parked cars, especially at trailheads or shopping centers, to prevent "smash-and-grab" thefts.
