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Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency - 602-262-6151 (Crime Stop number)
Information Desk (602) 262-7626 (no reports or dispatch)
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Young crime fighter recieves award

On October 22, 2009, nine-year-old Graham Young saw someone climb through the front window of a neighbor’s home. A short time later, the young boy saw the same guy open the front door and two more suspects entered the house. Graham knew that the homeowners were not there, so he had his mom quickly call 9-1-1, she stayed on the telephone while he watched the bandits and helped direct the officers to the correct residence. The responding officers were able to arrest the three suspects and recovered all of the stolen property.

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Parents of 8-year-old Liberian sexual assault victim arrested

Phoenix police arrested the parents of an 8-year-old girl who was the victim of a sexual assault and kidnapping case in July of this year. She was allegedly raped on July 16 when four boys between the ages of 10 and 14 lured her into a storage shed after offering her some chewing gum. Phoenix police indicated the girl's parents, Liberian refugees, told detectives the girl brought shame to their family. The Dio's were arrested at their west Phoenix residence without incident on Friday, November 20, 2009.

Law enforcement tracking pedophile letter writer

In a Silent Witness press briefing this morning, Phoenix police Sergeant Darren Burch described a suspect that over the course of 10 years, has authored and sent at least 81 sexually explicit and graphic letters to young girls. Forty-one cases targeted Arizona children, while 39 cases were discovered in other states including New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, Georgia, South Carolina, Kansas, and Texas. The date of the first (known) letter was in December 1999 and the most recent occurrence was July 2009. While DNA has been obtained from the letters, it has not been linked to anyone.

Phoenix PD plays huge security role during recent VP Biden visit

While Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Phoenix this week focused on two important public events, a great number of Phoenix police members focused on dignitary protection. Each time a high-ranking government official visits our valley, dignitary protection plans behind the scenes become a huge undertaking for law enforcement.

Four-week investigation nets tagging crew

A tagging crew that committed numerous graffiti acts in Maryvale neighborhoods was arrested Wednesday, November 18, 2009, when Phoenix police served three search warrants at the residences of three suspects.

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Shannon's Law

Shannon Smith photo One night in June of 1999, Shannon Smith was talking to one of her friends on a cordless phone in the back yard of her central Phoenix home when a bullet fell from the sky and struck her, ending her life, and shattering the lives of her parents.

Quarterly Summary

Each year the Phoenix Police Department prepares an annual summary reflecting statistics and programs that were significant over the previous year. In an effort to provide more current and useful information, a quarterly document named Phoenix Police Digest will replace the annual summary. Click on the link on the right of this page to read this edition or click on this link to learn more about it.

Become a Reserve Officer

Service as a reserve officer will offer you training, challenge, excitement, teamwork, opportunities for special assignments and promotion, excellent benefits and significant personal rewards.

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Last Modified on 11/23/2009 15:30:26
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