Public Affairs Unit

Author:

Sgt. Clint NorredPublic Affairs Unit

Summary:

The Public Affairs Unit has worked to identify and establish community resources and contacts which can reduce or eliminate neighborhood and community crime problems.

Last Updated:

8/13/2010

The Public Affairs Unit is the way the Yuma Police Department has chosen to do business with the public. This plan puts us back in touch with you, our customers, and helps us serve you better. It is one way we fulfill our commitment to you the citizens of Yuma.

The unit consists of specially trained officers who focus on problem solving strategies and has worked to identify and establish community resources and contacts which are utilized to reduce or eliminate neighborhood and community crime problems. The Public Affairs Unit stimulates creative solutions to crime problems that begin in neighborhoods. 

The Public Affairs Unit consists of many specialized sections such as:

Contact Information

 Sgt. Clint Norred  (928) 373-4715 E-mail Sgt. Clint Norred
 MPO Cruz Vidal  (928) 373-4760 E-mail MPO Cruz Vidal
 MPO Leanne Worthen  (928) 373-4732 E-mail MPO Leanne Worthen
 Ofc. Kevin Bynum  (928) 373-4733 E-mail Ofc. Kevin Bynum
 PSO Edith Ruiz  (928) 373-4731 E-mail PSO Edith Ruiz

Recent News

 
Criminal Damage (Graffiti)

On Thursday, February 2, 2012 at approximately 8:30 am, a search warrant was served in the 1600 block West Colorado Street at the home of 18 year old Sergio Zirate. Zirate was linked to numerous incidents of graffiti. Continued... 2/3/2012

Project Drive Safe!

This week’s targeted roadway is Arizona Avenue and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/2/2012

Search Warrant/Barricaded Subject on 8th Street

Once arriving at the trailer, officers made contact with an adult male and adult female outside of the trailer. Officers noticed an additional adult male still inside the trailer. Continued... 2/2/2012

Witness Sought in Injury Collision on 32nd St and Cielo Verde Drive

On Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:02 am, Yuma Police responded to an injury accident at 32nd Street and Cielo Verde Drive. Continued... 2/1/2012

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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...

On-Line Crime Reporting

Quickly and easily report minor crimes that have occurred within the City of Yuma. 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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