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Created Sep 20, 2026 / Updated Sep 21, 2026
ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL. As children grow, their passenger-safety needs change. Children generally progress through several stages: Rear-Facing Car Seat → Forward-Facing Car Seat → Booster Seat → Seat Belt Parents and caregivers should select a seat based on the child’s age a...
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Sep 20, 2026
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK BEGINS TODAY September 20–26 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Is your child’s car seat the right seat for their age and size? More importantly — is it installed and being used correctly? Throughout the week, the Payson Police Department will...
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Created Oct 14, 2026 / Updated Nov 11, 2026
Today, The Payson Police Department would like to extend our most sincere and genuine appreciation to all of our military veterans. Thank you to those who have served, and those who continue to serve. The Payson Police Department is made up of thankful patriots, many of whom a...
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Created Oct 14, 2026 / Updated Oct 30, 2026
Let’s make this Halloween fun, spooky, and SAFE! Here are a few quick reminders before heading out for trick-or-treating: 🔦 Be Seen: Carry a flashlight and wear reflective gear. 🚸 Cross Safely: Use crosswalks and watch for traffic. 🚗 Drive Slow: Kids can be unpredictable—watch...
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Oct 13, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding the traffic stop conducted by a Payson Police Officer on September 12.
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Created Oct 5, 2026 / Updated Oct 7, 2026
The Payson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing death investigation involving Payson resident Michelle Jackson (56). Michelle was reported missing on June 10 after last being seen around June 3. On August 25, her skeletal remains were located i...
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Oct 5, 2026
Join us for our quarterly Community Update Meeting here at the Police Department October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. See the attached announcement for more information.
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Sep 30, 2026
See the attached press release for the details of this incident. The Payson Police Department would like to thank its responding officers and partner agencies for their assistance.
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