Law enforcement is provided by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office who is under contract with the City. The Vista Sheriff's Office provides a full range of services which include general patrol, investigations, narcotics and gang investigations, crime prevention, juvenile intervention, community policing, and administrative services. Other specialized functions are available to the city through the Sheriff's Office. Some of the specialty investigative areas include, homicide investigations, helicopter patrols, swat teams, bomb and arson investigations, fraud and forgery investigations and licensing investigation.

• Vista Sheriff Station Website
• Vista Senior Sheriff Volunteer Program (or call 760.940.4434)
• Junior Deputy Program 
• Neighborhood Watch 
• Business Security Check (Schedule a free check by the Vista Sheriff Crime Prevention Unit)

Contact 
Captain: John Boyce
Address: 325 South Melrose Dr., Ste. 210, Vista, CA 92081 

• For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
• For Non-Emergencies: 858.565.5200