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Loud Party Ordinance
This ordinance addresses parties, social gatherings or events which result in disturbing the peace and quiet enjoyment of our community. Learn More About This Topic
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Silent Witness, in an effort to reach a larger audience, is now on YouTube. Silent Witness is a crime reduction program and law enforcement tool that pays rewards for information about criminal activities that lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. By placing cases and crime prevention tips on YouTube, Silent Witness is expanding it's audience to a generation that does not get their information through older, conventional outlets. To View, click here.
Double Homicide at 3400 East University - 10/10/08
On 10/10/08, at approximately 1:58 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired and vehicles chasing each other in the area of 3400 E University. Upon arrival to the area, officers found two, black male victims, dead in a silver Dodge Caliber. Both victims had apparent gunshot wounds and ultimately crashed into a tree on the south side of E University. No suspects remained in the area. To rea more, click here
Suspicious Package Brought to Police Headquarters - 10/09/08
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. this evening, a man and a woman came to Phoenix Police Headquarters at 620 W. Washington to report that they had received a package at their place of business, which is a real estate office in the area of 1900 E. Camelback. When the package was opened, the man found it contained a suspicious substance. After discovering the substance, the man re-closed the package and put it in the trunk of his car and drove to the main police station. To read more, click here.
Faces of an Accused Serial Shooter - 10/09/08
Defense attorney, Ken Everett, opened Day 2 of accused serial killer Dale Hausner's trial by telling jurors that Hausner is being fingered for killing eight people and targeting 20 others by his roommate, Samuel Dieteman. On the other hand, prosecutors, led by Vincent Imbordino, called Hausner "…a narcissist who watched with excitement as news reports logged his alleged killings and fear spread across the Phoenix area in 2005 and 2006. “ READ MORE
Officers Hit Neighborhood Searching for Leads on Teen’s Death - 10/09/08
The search is on for the killer or killers who senselessly murdered Melissa Vigil, 16, on Tuesday, October 7th. Officers from South Mountain Precinct briefed with local media outlets to capture the information and share it with their viewers. READ MORE
Memorial fund created for 16 year-old shooting victim- 10-08-08
“It’s a good area with some bad people living in it,” said a visibly disturbed Tommy Thompson, a sergeant in the department’s Media Relations Detail. Seated across from him was Channel 3 reporter, Ben Lemoine, who was gathering more information surrounding the tragic and senseless shooting that took the life of an innocent 16 year-old girl named Melissa Vigil. Read More
Shooting 2200 W. Hidalgo/400 W. Southern - 10/07/08
At approximately 12:48 a.m. on 10-07-08, a pickup truck drove up to the South Mountain Precinct at 400 W. Southern. Several of the five occupants ran in and said someone in the truck was shot. Officers ran out and found a 16-year-old female with a gunshot wound. READ MORE
Museum Debuts New Educational Trailer - 10/07/08
Parking on the south curb at PPD Headquarters was at a premium at around 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, October 6th. Mike Nikolin, curator of the Phoenix Police Museum, dropped by to show off the brand new museum educational trailer, large enough to take up space for about four or five patrol units. READ MORE
Officer Involved Shooting, 2900 E. Sky Harbor Blvd - 10/07/08
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on 10-06-09, a Phoenix policeofficer wason routine patrol in the area of 2900 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard when he observed the listed suspect riding a bicycle near the west economy parking lot. Thinking the suspect appeared suspicious, the officer drove next to the suspect and told him to stop so they could talk. READ MORE
Sexual Abuse Suspect - 10/06/08
Between March 24, 2008 and September 30, 2008, there were several incidents of sexual abuse in which the listed suspect approached the victims on foot as they walked on or near a public thoroughfare or other public location. READ MORE
On 10-05-08 at approximately 12:25 A.M., Vehicle #1, a 1992 Infinite was traveling southbound in the inside lane of 59th Avenue. As it approached Columbus, it collided with a 1991 Geo, which was on Columbus turning north on to 59th Avenue. Both occupants of the Geo were ejected from the vehicle. READ MORE
Expect a train anytime from either direction around the light rail tracks - 10/05/08
METRO light rail is vehicle testing on Valley roadways. Trains are out there everyday, with several trains out at one time. In the fall, trains will be testing such a regular rate, across all 20 miles that the system will appear in service. READ MORE
Officers Arrest Homicide Suspect at Crime Scene - 10/02/08
At approximately 12:38 A.M. on 10-05-08, Phoenix Police Officers responded to a 911 call at a residence in the area of 6900 E. Wethersfield Road. The communications operator heard sounds, but was unable to make contact with the caller. READ MORE
Man Arrested for Selling Marijuana, Cocaine and Methamphetamine from his Pizza Restaurant - 10/01/08
On October 1, 2008 at approximately 4:00pm, during a health inspection at a pizza restaurant located at 2932 N. 16th Street, County Health Inspectors found marijuana in the walk-in cooler. After finding the illegal drugs, the inspectors left the restaurant and notified the Phoenix Police Department. READ MORE
Man Gets 7 Years for Sexual Abuse of Teen on Aircraft - 10/02/08
Shawn Michael Cole, 40, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was sentenced here yesterday to seven years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton. Cole pleaded guilty on May 20, 2008 to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Abusive Sexual Contact. Both crimes were committed aboard an aircraft. At the completion of his sentence, Cole will be on lifetime supervised release and must register as a sex offender. Read More
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Chief Harris recently sat down with Newstalk 92-3 KTAR's Jayme West for an exclusive in-depth interview. The interviews cover a personal side of Chief Harris and a range of topics including economy, immigration, the Baseline Killer and Serial Shooter cases and his role as the Public Safety Manager. Please click on part one to hear the first of a six part series.
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Effective immediately, the City of Phoenix will administer the Police Recruit/Cadet written exam one time every other month. The written test will be administered on October 17, 2008, and the next written test will be on December 19, 2008. Check in time will be at 3:00 p.m., with the exam starting at 3:30 p.m.
All applicants must apply online BEFORE the written exam.
Seating is limited to the first 250 who register.
If you have any questions, please call (602) 534-COPS (2677).
The mission of the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation is to support and enhance the Reserve Division, and its public safety operations. To learn more about the Police Reserve and the Reserve Foundation Read More.
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Silent Witness, in an effort to reach a larger audience, is now on YouTube. Silent Witness is a crime reduction program and law enforcement tool that pays rewards for information about criminal activities that lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. By placing cases and crime prevention tips on YouTube, Silent Witness is expanding it's audience to a generation that does not get their information through older, conventional outlets. To View, 
Defense attorney, Ken Everett, opened Day 2 of accused serial killer Dale Hausner's trial by telling jurors that Hausner is being fingered for killing eight people and targeting 20 others by his roommate, Samuel Dieteman. On the other hand, prosecutors, led by Vincent Imbordino, called Hausner "…a narcissist who watched with excitement as news reports logged his alleged killings and fear spread across the Phoenix area in 2005 and 2006. “ 
The search is on for the killer or killers who senselessly murdered Melissa Vigil, 16, on Tuesday, October 7th. Officers from South Mountain Precinct briefed with local media outlets to capture the information and share it with their viewers. 
“It’s a good area with some bad people living in it,” said a visibly disturbed Tommy Thompson, a sergeant in the department’s Media Relations Detail. Seated across from him was Channel 3 reporter, Ben Lemoine, who was gathering more information surrounding the tragic and senseless shooting that took the life of an innocent 16 year-old girl named Melissa Vigil. 
Parking on the south curb at PPD Headquarters was at a premium at around 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, October 6th. Mike Nikolin, curator of the Phoenix Police Museum, dropped by to show off the brand new museum educational trailer, large enough to take up space for about four or five patrol units. 
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on 10-06-09, a Phoenix policeofficer wason routine patrol in the area of 2900 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard when he observed the listed suspect riding a bicycle near the west economy parking lot. Thinking the suspect appeared suspicious, the officer drove next to the suspect and told him to stop so they could talk. 
On October 1, 2008 at approximately 4:00pm, during a health inspection at a pizza restaurant located at 2932 N. 16th Street, County Health Inspectors found marijuana in the walk-in cooler. After finding the illegal drugs, the inspectors left the restaurant and notified the Phoenix Police Department. 
Chief Harris recently sat down with Newstalk 92-3 KTAR's Jayme West for an exclusive in-depth interview. The interviews cover a personal side of Chief Harris and a range of topics including economy, immigration, the Baseline Killer and Serial Shooter cases and his role as the Public Safety Manager. Please click on part one to hear the first of a six part series. 
The mission of the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation is to support and enhance the Reserve Division, and its public safety operations. To learn more about the Police Reserve and the Reserve Foundation 
