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.

Published On:

10/31/2007

Last Updated:

3/10/2010

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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Things To Know

Census Campaign Warning: The Yuma Police Department reminds the community to be vigilant during the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census campaign and to watch for potential census scams. Continued... 3/8/2010
Aggravated Assault: In the morning hours of 03-04-10, Winterhaven residents/brothers Manuel (20) and Armando Galindo (22) drove around the Yuma area and committed several acts of aggravated assault Continued... 3/5/2010
UPDATE: Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place: On 03-04-10 at 2052 hours Yuma Police and Fire personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at Avenue B and 13th Place. Continued... 3/5/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection will be 16th Street and Yuma Palms Parkway and the target roadway is Avenue C. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 3/4/2010

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