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Police Reopen Substation in North Santa Clara After being closed for about 5 years, the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) celebrated the grand re-opening of the Northside Substation (NSS) in April. The revitalized facility now offers northside residents access to key police services, including walk-in reporting, prescription drug drop-off, and other neighborhood services.
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“People can walk in six days a week to get a ticket signed off, make a report or gather information regarding City resources. I am excited about the reopening because it is accessible to my home and I think it will help with the neighborhood and the park,” said Azizul Choudbury, a resident who lives in the neighborhood. “There is a shopping mall here that many people visit and I believe the substation will make them feel safe.”
The substation will be staffed by Community Service Officers and open six days a week, with hours and days ready to evolve based on usage trends to best serve the community. Assistant Police Chief Wahid Kazem was elated about the milestone. “The NSS re-opening marked a huge win for our northside,” he said. “With a full team of Community Service Officers, we’re able to restore a vital resource to enhance police accessibility within the community. This flexible start lets us adapt to community needs as we learn how to best use the NSS.”
The event drew local dignitaries who joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees enjoyed facility tours, met the SCPD team, and had light refreshments. The substation’s revival, aided by Public Works, underscored SCPD’s commitment to neighborhood engagement. Local leaders praised the effort, noting its impact on public safety. The celebration wasn’t just a re-opening—it was a renewed promise to keep Santa Clara united and secure. Yvonne Inciarte attended the event. “This substation is something that is needed in Santa Clara. It’s a new year and there’s a lot of huge projects happening and it makes sense to have this open and it also will make everyone feel safe and truthfully it’s a positive. It’s a win-win for everyone,” said Inciarte. The substation is now operational, welcoming residents to experience its services firsthand as it begins a new chapter in community support. If you would like to visit, it is located at 3992 Rivermark Parkway.
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