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Welcome to Payson Police Department

Welcome to Payson Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site resp...
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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Camera Registry Available

In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Payson Police Department is asking all businesses and residents&nb...
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News Feed

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Apr 7, 2026
If you are looking for a fulfilling career that makes a real difference in your community, we're excited to announce that we're now accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee to join our dedicated team! As a Public Safety Telecommunicator, you'...
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Broadcast
Apr 4, 2026
***UPDATE*** If you were evacuated from your home nearby, you may now safely return home. Crews are still working at the 1207 address. Emergency crews are currently on scene of a house fire at 1207 W Random Way. Please avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely an...
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Event
Apr 2, 2026
The Payson Police Department's Quarterly Community Meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. here at the Police Department.  See the attached flier for further information.
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Apr 1, 2026
Please see the attached list of property found in the Town of Payson from October 2025 through March 2026.  To claim an item listed, please EMAIL Property & Evidence at property@paysonaz.gov.  These items will be held for thirty (30) days from the date this notic...
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Event
Apr 1, 2026
Cybersecurity Seminar on April 8th at the Payson Library in the Mogollon Room.  See attached flyer for further details. 
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Post
Mar 25, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding an incident that occurred earlier this week. 
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Post
Mar 16, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding last week's bomb threat call at the Payson Walmart.
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Incident
Mar 9, 2026
Update: House Fire Contained A house fire in the area has been extinguished, and fortunately, no one was injured. Emergency personnel are still on the scene, and we ask that you avoid the area if possible to allow them to complete their work. We appreciate your cooperation and...
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Mar 6, 2026
It has come to our attention that the website paysonpolice . com is a fraudulent website.  Opening that site can cause a malicious file to automatically download to your computer or device.  We strongly advise the public not to visit this website . For official infor...
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Incident
Feb 28, 2026
TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 87 Closure Due to Semi-Truck Rollover A semi-truck has rolled over on southbound Highway 87 at mile post 248.5, blocking the entire roadway. Fortunately, the driver and all emergency personnel on the scene are safe. At this time, it is unknown when the r...
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