Services & Programs
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Services & programs offered and supported by the Yuma Police Department.
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2/26/2013Some of the services and programs offered and supported by the officers and staff of the Yuma Police Department.
Accident Reports
Motor vehicle accident reports written by Yuma Police Department are available for purchase on-line.
Auto Theft Awareness
Simple steps from the Yuma Police Department that can help prevent you from being a victim of auto theft.
Bait Vehicle Program
Bait vehicles look like any other vehicles on the street except that they are equipped with a tracking and internal video system that activates when the vehicle is tampered with and/or stolen.
Crime Free Multi-Housing
The Yuma Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental property keep drugs and other illegal activity off of their property.
Crime Reporting Online
This service is no longer available.
Crime Statistics
Uniform Crime Report year end statistics from past years.
Explorers
Exploring is part of the Learning for Life career education program for young men and women. This program provides experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Fingerprinting
This is a public service and is provided free of charge.
Found Property
Arizona law requires the property be kept for 30 days to await the owner to claim it. At the end of the 30 day period, if the property is not claimed, it may be returned to the finder.
Internet Safety
Resources for safely enjoying the internet.
Neighborhood Watch
This program is designed to build a sense of community so neighbors come to know each other and can look out for each other. The community learns how to maintain the neighborhood so that visitors know that the residents care about what happens there.
Prescription Drug Collection Program
The prescription drug collection program offers the public a means to anonymously deposit their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
Ride-A-Long Program
Citizens are given the opportunity to accompany a police officer during their working shift.
Residential Security Survey
This program offers the citizens of Yuma the opportunity to increase the overall security of their property thereby decreasing the likelihood of being victimized by crime.
The Anti-Graffiti Strategy (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.
VIN Etching (Vehicle Identification Number)
Permanently etching your vehicle identification number on each piece of window glass on the vehicle is a visual deterrent against auto theft.
Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.)
The Volunteers in Policing program was created to enhance the quality and number of services provided to the community and to get citizens involved in police related activities.
Watch Your Car Program
This voluntary program gives law enforcement officials permission to stop a vehicle if it is seen operating between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, when the majority of auto theft occurs.
For More Information
If you did not find information about the program you are interested in or have further questions, please contact the Yuma Police Department.
