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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Injury Collision At 8th Avenue And 23rd Street: On Monday, March 15, 2010 at 2:17 pm, a Yuma Police Officer was engaged in an emergency response to a report of a possible assault to occur was involved in a collision at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street. Continued... 3/15/2010
Accidental Drowning In Salinity Canal: On 03/13/10 at approximately 1444 hours Yuma Police officers responded to the 4th Avenue Bridge in the 100 block of N. 4th Avenue in reference to a report of a possible drowning. Continued... 3/13/2010
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