Mesa Police Department Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
- How do I know if I should dial 911 or the police non-emergency
number (480-644-2211)?
- Where is the police department located?
- What are the lobby hours at the police department?
- How do I get a copy of a police report?
- How do I get crime statistics?
- I need to be fingerprinted for a job. Does the Mesa Police Department do
public fingerprinting?
- I want to start a Neighborhood Watch in my area. Who do I
contact for
information?
- I'd like to engrave my property. Where do I get an engraver?
- Where do I find out about motor vehicle registration?
- Where can I get information on concealed weapons permits?
- Where can I get an Order of Protection or Injunction Against
Harassment?
- How many police officers does Mesa PD have?
- Why did it take two hours for an officer to come to my house when my house
was burglarized?
- What can we do about speeding on our street?
- My neighbor's dog is always barking. What can I do? Can I remain
anonymous?
- Can my dog/s or cat/s run loose?
- Will the police department recommend an alarm company, brand of pepper
spray or anything else?
- How do I send a compliment about an officer or thank them for something
they have done?
- How do I make a complaint against an officer?
- How do I find out about sex offenders living in my neighborhood?
- Who do I call to report graffiti?
- If I suspect drug activity, a drug house or meth lab in my neighborhood, who do I call?
- Why does the helicopter keep flying over my home or in my area when
nothing is happening?
- I'm trying to find a phone number for an area in the department. Why isn't
there one listed on the police home page?
- Where can I report children not properly restrained in child safety seats?
- Where can I get gang tattoos removed?
- I would like to have my child fingerprinted. Where do I go?
How do I know if I should dial 911 or the regular police non-emergency
number?
If the situation is life threatening or there is a crime in progress call 911.
If you want to report a crime that has already occurred, report suspicious
activity, have a non-emergency situation, or have a question, call (480)
644-2211.
Where is the police department located?
The headquarters building is located at 130 North Robson -- on the northwest corner of
Robson and 1st Street, about a block northeast
of Country Club and Main in downtown Mesa.
Police Station Locations. What
are the lobby hours of the police department?
Our lobby at headquarters is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. The district police stations are open
during normal business hours.
How do I get a copy of a police report?
Requests may be submitted in person at 130
North Robson or may be mailed to: Mesa Police
Department, Records Division, 130 North
Robson, Mesa AZ 85201. Contact our Records
Division at (480) 644-2310 for a copy of the
request form or for more information. The
request form is available on our Web site
at www.cityofmesa.org/police/records/pdf/prr_loc.pdf.
The cost is $5.00 per report up to 50 pages;
.20 cents per page beyond that.
You may also fill out the form at the
headquarters building, 130 North Robson.
Request may take up to 20 business days to
process. How do I get crime statistics/calls
for service?
You can view district and city-wide
statistics and maps at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/compstat/statistics.aspx.
You may also request a grid summary (1/2-mile
square area) at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/crimestats.aspx.
I need to be fingerprinted for a job. Does the Mesa Police Department do
public fingerprinting?
The Mesa Police Department does not do public fingerprinting. Refer to your
local yellow pages under Fingerprinting or try a
Qwest Dex online search.
I want to start a
Neighborhood Watch in my area. Who do I contact for information?
For information about starting a Neighborhood Watch, contact the crime
prevention officer for your police district (www.cityofmesa.org/police/crime_prevention/default.aspx).
Information on Neighborhood Watch can be found at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/literature/neighbor.aspx.
I'd like to engrave my property. Where do I get an engraver?
You may check out engravers from the Mesa Public Library just as you would a
book. They are also available for purchase at any home/hardware store. We recommend that you engrave your driver's license number on your
property, not your social security number.
Where do I find out about motor vehicle registration?
Contact the Motor Vehicle Department at (602) 255-0072 or visit their Web
site at www.dot.state.az.us.
Where can I get information on concealed weapons permits?
Contact the Department of Public Safety at (602) 223-2000.
Where can I get an Order of Protection or an Injunction Against
Harassment?
In Mesa, visit
http://www.cityofmesa.org/court/protection.aspx for more information.
How many police officers does Mesa PD
have?
View the demographics of the department at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/fto/demographics.aspx Why did it take two hours for an officer to come to my house
when my house was burglarized?
A patrol officer will respond to your home; however, calls are prioritized according to the seriousness of the situation. Priority
E - Any life threatening call with great possibility of death or serious
injury, or any confrontation between people which could threaten the life or
safety of any person. Priority One - Any crime in progress which
might result in a threat to injury of a person, or major loss of property, or
immediate apprehension of a suspect. It also includes accidents with injury or
other traffic incidents that create a traffic hazard. Priority Two
- Includes minor in-progress/just occurred calls where there is no threat of
personal injury or major loss of property. Priority Three -
Includes nuisance calls, civil standbys, and any incident which could be
categorized as a delayed report where the reporting person is at a public
location. Priority Four - Calls include reports taken by Teleserve or our
call-back officers. Calls dispatched involved events where a delay will not
prevent a crime from occurring, aid in an immediate apprehension of a suspect or
cause a delay in an injured person receiving aid. Priority Five -
(Humane calls) Assigned to a Humane officer to handle. A higher priority
can be assigned to a humane call if deemed necessary. This can include vicious
dog at large, livestock loose in the street, and injured animals. What can we do about speeding on our street?
The speed trailers can be reserved to be displayed on your street through your
local police substation. This trailer will display vehicle speeds as well as the
speed limit for your street. The trailer is a visual warning device. Call your
local substation to reserve the trailer.
Dobson
(480) 644-2614 |
Central
(480) 644-2229 |
Red Mountain
(480) 644-2598 |
Superstition
(480) 644-4371 |
You can check out radar guns from City of Mesa Transportation to clock
speeders in your neighborhood yourself. You can also participate in the Pace
Car program. Call (480) 644-2160 for more information on the radar guns
and the Pace
Car program.
My neighbor's dog is always barking. What can I do? Can I remain
anonymous?
Visit the animal control page for
this issue. Can my dog/s or cat/s run loose?
Dogs: It is unlawful to allow your dog to run loose. All dogs must be
leashed and kept under control when not properly contained. It is also unsafe
for the dog as it could get hit by a car, lost or stolen, or get in a fight with
another dog. Violators may receive a notice, written warning, or citation which
is a class one misdemeanor with a maximum $2500 fine, 6 months in jail, or both.
Cats: There are no laws regarding cats. They are allowed to roam but
be aware they may face dangers if allowed to run free. They may get taken by a
coyote, hit by a car, be poisoned either intentionally or unintentionally, be
trapped, or be exposed to harmful diseases such as feline leukemia, feline
immunodeficiency, or rabies. The life expectancy of an indoor cat is three times
that of an outdoor cat.
Will the police department recommend an alarm company, brand of pepper spray or
anything else?
The Mesa Police Department cannot recommend particular brands or
companies. We can tell you what features may be of benefit to you and what to
avoid.
How do I send a compliment/commendation about an officer or
thank them for something they have done?
You can use the appropriate online form found at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/internal_affairs/default.aspx.
You may also send a written compliment/commendation to: Mesa
Police Department, 130 North Robson, Mesa AZ 85201. How do I make a complaint against an officer?
You can use the appropriate online form found at
www.cityofmesa.org/police/internal_affairs/default.aspx.
You may also send a written complaint to: Mesa
Police Department, 130 North Robson, Mesa AZ 85201. How do I find out about sex offenders living in my neighborhood?
Visit the Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Info Center at www.azsexoffender.org.
There you will able to search by zip code and/or name.
Who do I call to report graffiti?
You can call the city's Graffiti Hotline at (480) 644-3083. They will
make arrangements to paint over the graffiti.
You can also provide the info on the
online form. If I suspect drug activity, a drug house or meth lab
in my neighborhood, who do I call?
You can call the Narcotics Hotline at (480) 644-NARC (644-6272) to
report any suspected drug activity. You can also send an e-mail with as much
information as possible to police.info@cityofmesa.org
and the information will be forwarded to the appropriate area. You can
remain anonymous.
Why does the helicopter keep flying over my home or in my area when nothing is
happening?
The police helicopter responds to calls by orbiting the scene of the
call, causing it to fly over streets and homes that are not directly involved in
the police activity. The spotlight can also illuminate areas not directly
involved due to the width of the light beam. When looking for criminal activity
or persons on the ground the light may shine on your home. You may want to stay
inside, lock the doors and turn on exterior lights if it appears the activity is
in your neighborhood. You may also call police dispatch at (480) 644-2211 and
inquire about the helicopter's activity in your area. Your call may be placed on
hold while the operator is obtaining the information.
I'm trying to find a phone number for an area in the police department. Why isn't
there one listed on the police home page?
Because there are so many areas within the department, we have created a
page that lists the main numbers for each area within the department.
Go to the Phone Directory page. Where can I report children not properly restrained in
child safety seats?
Visit the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Web site at http://www.azgohs.state.az.us/occupant_safety.html#7
for more information on the Buckle Up Baby campaign, or you may call
1-800-505-BABY. Where can I have my gang tattoos removed?
You may call (480) 644-3714 for information on having gang tattoos removed.
I would like to have my child fingerprinted.
Where do I go?
Please visit
www.cityofmesa.org/police/fingerprinting.aspx
for more information.
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