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This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Maricopa County. The information contained w...
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Image for 🚲 We've added a little extra “charge” to our patrol fleet! 
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Jun 8, 2026
⚡The Paradise Valley Police Department is excited to announce the addition of a Trek Electric Bike to our patrol resources. This e-bike enhances our ability to serve the community—quietly, efficiently, and with an even greater presence throughout our neighborhoods. Our PVPD Bi...
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Jun 8, 2026
Join us for our monthly Coffee With A Cop event! This month’s topic: Water Safety 🌊 Presented by The Phoenix Children's Foundation 📅 Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 PVPD Auditorium (6433 E Lincoln Dr) Stop by to meet your officers, ask questions, and learn about the impo...
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Image for PVPD Officer Dennis receives MADD Officer of the Year award!
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Jun 6, 2026
"One arrest can save a life. Hundreds of proactive decisions can save a community." This evening, Officer Charles Dennis was recognized by MADD Arizona as the 2026 Paradise Valley Officer of the Year for his exceptional work in DUI enforcement. Officer Dennis's dedication to i...
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Image for The Real Risk of Texting While Driving – Even at a Stop Sign  🛑📱
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Jun 1, 2026
Ever think ‘It’s just a quick text at the stop sign, no big deal’? Bridget did too… until Community Resource Officer Sagovnovic pulled up right beside her. She panicked, tossed her phone, and stared straight ahead like she was the most innocent driver in the world. But her pok...
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May 19, 2026
🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake “Post Office Closing” Messages 🚨 The Paradise Valley Police Department is warning residents about scam text messages claiming your local post office is closing unless you sign a petition or click a suspicious link. These messages are NOT from the U.S. Postal...
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Image for Arizona Child Abduction Response Team (AZCART) Scenario Training
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May 19, 2026
As the current lead agency for the Arizona Child Abduction Response Team (AZCART), the Paradise Valley Police Department recently hosted a valley-wide, realistic scenario-based training designed to strengthen and refine coordinated response efforts during missing and endangere...
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Image for Media Release: Arrest of Package Theft Suspect Case Update # 2026-16767, 16770, 17066.
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May 18, 2026
Media Release: Arrest of Package Theft Suspect Case Update # 2026-16767, 16770, 17066. Several residents recently reported to the Paradise Valley Police Department that on 5/11/2026, they were the victim of package thefts. All of the victims had very good video surveillance fo...
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May 14, 2026
During National Police Week, the Paradise Valley Police Department came together to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have fallen in the line of duty, while also recognizing the ongoing commitment of the men and women who serve our community each day. &nbs...
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Apr 30, 2026
Coffee With A Cop – Paradise Valley Police Department ☕ Join us for our monthly Coffee With A Cop event! This month’s topic: 🚦 Traffic Safety Awareness 📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 PVPD Auditorium (6433 E Lincoln Dr) Come meet your local officers, ask questions, and le...
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Image for That's a wrap on our Spring 2026 Safely Shred Event! ✂️
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Apr 28, 2026
That’s a wrap on our Spring 2026 Safely Shred Event! 🗂️✂️ Thank you to everyone who joined us to securely shred sensitive documents—an important step in protecting yourself from identity theft—and for your generous donations supporting meaningful causes. Proceeds will benefit ...
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