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Welcome to CRIMEWATCH Maricopa County
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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Jul 22, 2026
Earlier this month, we challenged our staff to bring the most random thing they could find to drink out of during our all-staff meeting. ☕🥤 The only person we didn't tell? Chief Freeman Carney. As the meeting got underway, everyone casually started pulling out their "water bot...
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Jul 15, 2026
📬 MAIL THEFT IS ON THE RISE. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT YOURSELF. The Paradise Valley Police Department has seen an increase in thefts involving U.S. Postal Service blue collection boxes . Criminals are targeting outgoing mail, especially envelopes containing checks or se...
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Jul 14, 2026
PVPD officers recently participated in Active Threat Response Training, sharpening their tactical response, decision-making, communication, and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) skills through realistic, scenario-based exercises. Training like this ensures our officers a...
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Jul 6, 2026
The Paradise Valley Police Department recently conducted scenario-based building clearing training to strengthen officers' tactical decision-making, communication, and response capabilities during high-risk incidents. Officers worked through realistic scenarios involving both ...
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Jul 1, 2026
We want to make our community aware of a scam involving unsolicited packages. An “Amazon brushing scam” occurs when scammers send items you didn’t order using fake accounts created in your name, then post fake “verified purchase” reviews to boost product ratings and sales. 📦 I...
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Jun 29, 2026
Before you meet a stranger, choose safety first. The Paradise Valley Police Department's (6433 E Lincon Dr) Safe Exchange Zone provides a designated, well-lit location outside the police department where community members can meet to complete transactions with greater confiden...
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Jun 23, 2026
🚨 COMMUNITY NOTICE: You May See DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Around Town 🤖🍔 Paradise Valley residents may begin noticing a new type of food delivery vehicle on local sidewalks, bike lanes, and other authorized travel areas. Meet DOT, DoorDash’s autonomous delivery robot desig...
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Jun 17, 2026
Ride along with Bridget as she gets a firsthand look at what it’s like to work the night shift alongside Officer Tubbs. 🚓 From responding to calls and proactive enforcement to the quiet vigilance that keeps our community safe after dark, this ride-along offers a real, unfilter...
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Jun 16, 2026
🪂 Know Before You Jump: Paradise Valley Landing Restrictions Thinking about BASE jumping or parachuting from Camelback Mountain? Know before you go. While parachuting activity may occur from portions of Camelback Mountain within the City of Phoenix, landing by parachute, parag...
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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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