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.

Published On:

10/31/2007

Last Updated:

3/2/2010

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
 Ofc. Leanne Worthen  (928) 373-4732 E-mail Ofc. Leanne Worthen
 Ofc. Kevin Bynum  (928) 373-4733 E-mail Ofc. Kevin Bynum
 PSO Edith Ruiz  (928) 373-4731 E-mail PSO Edith Ruiz
 MPO Bruce Turner  (928) 373-4760  

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

Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place

On 03-04-10 at 2055 hours a 50 year old white female was crossing Avenue B at 13th Place when she was struck by a south bound 2004 Honda passenger car driven by 27 year old black male traveling in the #2 lane. Continued... 3/4/2010

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