About the Yuma Police Department

Author:

Sgt. Clint NorredPublic Affairs Unit

Summary:

The Yuma Police Department works in collaboration with the citizens of Yuma to enforce laws, preserve peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment.

Last Updated:

8/31/2010

The mission of the Yuma Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Yuma by providing all people with responsive and professional police service with compassion and concern. To accomplish its mission, the Yuma Police Department will work in collaboration with the citizens of Yuma and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment.

Police Department Organizational Chart

Administration
- Field Services
  - Communications
  - Patrol
  - Specialized Patrol
- Investigations
  - Major Crimes
    - Crimes Against Persons
    - Sex Crimes
  - Property Crimes
    - Evidence
    - Narcotics/Street Crimes
    - Property Crimes
- Professional Standards Unit
- Support Services
  - Facilities Maintenance
  - Hiring/Recruitment Unit
  - Public Affairs Unit
  - Records Unit
  - Research/Development/Accreditor Unit
  - Training Unit

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Recent News

Project Drive Safe! 2013: This week's targeted roadway is 24th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. This week's edition of the Yuma Police Department's on going traffic safety program, Project Drive Save! Continued... 05/23/2013
Homicide - County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E: On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:42 p.m., Yuma Police officers responded to the area of County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E for a report of a deceased subject in the groves. Continued... 05/17/2013
Attempted Homicide - 8th Street and Avenue A: On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Officers responded to the YRMC ER reference a victim with gun shot wounds. Continued... 05/16/2013
Project Drive Safe!: This week's targeted roadway is 16th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 05/16/2013

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Featured Items

T.A.G.S.: More than 2,800 reports of graffiti have been received in the last year and it's costing the city $200,000 to clean things up. The Anti-Graffiti Strategy's goal is the overall reduction and fast-as-possible removal of graffiti within the city limits. Continued...
Accident Reports: Motor vehicle accident reports, written by Yuma Police Department, are available for purchase on-line. Continued...
Citizen Watch: With your help, the Yuma Police Department can identify, capture and arrest the people responsible for these crimes. Continued...

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