Some of you may have already heard that I worked hard to convince the Chief to allow me to come here to the Mountain View Precinct. This precinct is rich with tradition, encompasses a very diverse community and enjoys very active citizens. I have had the opportunity to meet some of you and will work hard to meet the rest. I have always had a very “hands on” approach to my work and you will often see me out working with our officers. You should all know that to date, I have been impressed with the hard work and professionalism of every officer from this precinct . You should be proud of your precinct and we will do what we can to offer the best service we can. I pride myself on being approachable and accessible. Our precinct should be a hub for community activity and I hope to see you around, taking advantage of our community room or just touring our facility. We may not always be able to resolve all of the issues you bring to us, but my goal will be that you always know we are here to do the best we can for you. I invite you to contact me whenever you wish and keep me in mind as you plan your community events. I look forward to working and meeting with each of you.
-Commander Glen Gardner
Authority to Arrest Trespassers
If you need to file an Authority to Arrest form with the Mountain View Precinct, please review this information and fill out the Authority to Arrest form (PDF). Once completed, you can either fax the Authority to Arrest form to Mountain View Precinct (602-495-3638), Attn: Detective Aaron Stevens #7398, or e-mail it to aaron.stevens@phoenix.gov. To contact Detective Stevens regarding any questions you may have, please feel free to call (602) 361-0043. Trespassing Sign Requirements (PDF)
What can a Community Action Officer (CAO) do for you?
CAO’s are liaisons between the community and the police department. Their purpose is to monitor what’s happening in your community and to assist you with problems that require more time than a standard call to crime stop or 9-1-1 would permit, such as ongoing or reoccurring crimes or providing resources that may be available to address various concerns. Essentially, CAO’s are part of your community and are a resource for you when you don’t know where else to go. Additionally, CAO’s are responsible for organizing crime suppression efforts, providing community education ,and they help promote various community events like Block watch and Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol (PNP). In the tan box below is a map to locate the CAO assigned to your neighborhood, as well as, their contact information.
Important News:
*Organized shoplifting is becoming a growing problem in the valley. More and more shoplifters are armed and willing to risk the chance of violence for stolen goods. This escalates the risks to innocent bystanders, loss prevention, and police officers alike. Please be vigilant by looking for any suspicious activity while shopping and report that activity as soon as possible. This will help minimize the potential for a violent encounter with police officers and store staff.
* CAO Ben Harris would like to remind everyone that documenting the serial numbers of your valuables is the best method to assist law enforcement with apprehending burglars. Check out this PDF file to get an idea of what information is needed. Operation ID (PDF)
The Mountain View Precinct would like to remind you to Watch Your Kids Around Water. Drowning is the leading cause of death to children under the age of 4. Most children drown in pools, but many children in bathtubs, buckets, canals, ponds, and toilets. Drowning can be prevented. For information on water safety, swim lessons, pool barriers/fences, and to report green or stagnant pools visit the Phoenix Fire Departments website at www.phoenix.gov/fire (PHXwebsite).
* Crime of Opportunity A recent incident occurred where a father and five year old son made a quick stop at a store. The five year old was asleep in the back seat and the father did not want to wake him while he ran into the store so he left him in the back with the car running. The suspect was walking down the street and saw the vehicle running so he jumped in and drove away in a reckless manner. The father called 911 and a precinct wide search ensued. The vehicle was found a short time later involved in a crash and the suspect was off running. The incident came to a positive end as the five year old was reunited with his father unharmed and the suspect was arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges. Please let this serve as a reminder, to never leave your child in an unattended vehicle running or not regardless of the situation.
"Ask an Officer" Have a police related question you would like answered? Please forward questions to christopher.morris@phoenix.gov. The answer to your question will be posted on our future video logs so please check back periodically.
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Why do police stop people?
There are many different reasons why you might be stopped by the police. Whatever the reason, the officer needs your cooperation.
Each situation is unique and the police officer must alter his or her response to fit the circumstance.
Below is a brochure with some helpful tips on what to do when stopped by the police.
The City of Phoenix faces many challenges in regards to pedestrian safety. To better serve those who need to cross busy, wide streets in a safe and efficient manner, the City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department adopted The "HAWK" (High Intensity Activated CrossWalk Pedestrian Beacon). The HAWK was developed in Tucson to assist pedestrians crossing very busy streets. It uses traditional traffic and pedestrian signal heads and it includes signs instructing motorists to "STOP ON RED" and pedestrians on how to cross safely.
Email: Our email address is changing to reflect our new precinct name. Please email christopher.morris@phoenix.gov until our new address is available. Thank you for your patience.
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