The Sheriffs Department is governed by the City of Vista in California. It offers a range of services from a station, substation and storefront office within the city. The department provides narcotics and gang investigation, patrolling, crime prevention, juvenile intervention, community policing and administration services. It is also involved in various investigative areas, including bomb and arson, fraud and forgery, homicide, helicopter patrol and licensing. The city governs recreation and leisure, engineering, finance, fire, economic development, public works and administrative services departments. In addition, it operates a city council. The City of Vista features several cultural centers, dining facilities, churches and hotels.