Applications for Police Officer Recruit Will Be Accepted Beginning March 8

The Mesa Police Department will be accepting applications for Police Officer Recruit starting March 8th, 2013.  The application process will be a first come first serve basis and will close after receiving 400 applications. Last time applications were taken, we received over 400 the first day. After a pre-screen of applications invitations will be sent out for a physical agility test on April 22nd, 2013.  If you pass the physical agility test you will be invited to a written test. Apply online here. Click on Career Opportunities.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week

Spring Break is just around the corner for school children! If you have a child who will be home alone during
the week of Spring Break, please find productive activities to keep your child safe and out of harm's way when you are not home. Perhaps a neighbor or relative would be able to watch your child. If that is not possible, remind your child daily to follow your guidelines regarding opening the door, answering the phone, cooking, etc.

If you are home during the week, there are many great things around Mesa that you can do with your child,
including museums, movies, picnics at your local park, etc.

If you see children doing things that could be dangerous to them or others (such as playing in a park or in the
street unattended; climbing on roofs, buildings or homes; playing on vacant property; playing with matches; throwing rocks at homes, vehicles or people; etc.), please call the police at 480-644-2211, option 2. We want this to be a safe and enjoyable Spring Break for everyone.

For information on how to keep your child safe when you are not home, please visit
www.mesaaz.gov/police/literature/default.aspx.

Officer Bernau 2 days after surgery

Our Motor Officer Jamie Bernau, whom was struck by an inattentive driver on Feb. 16th, is 2 days out of surgery to repair his broken Pelvis. He wants to thank you all for the kind words and to let you know he will be back in the fight soon.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week

"Someone came to my home offering to do work on my home...."

This is an all too common way for thieves to scam anyone of any age out of their cash. Be careful of people who portray themselves as "contractors" or "repair persons" and claim to have just done work at a neighbors home down the street.

Before agreeing to any work, make sure you check their references and talk with the "neighbor" that had the work done. Be sure that they have the appropriate permits and insurance. Check to make sure their license is valid and call the Better Business Bureau in the city of their business to check for complaints.

Always have a complete and detailed written contract and plan for payments that will protect you in the event the worker fails to finish the work and disappears. Paying up front for materials and work that isn't completed is risky and an unscrupulous provider may view this as the perfect opportunity to rip you off!

Have a trusted family member or friend review the contract with you. Two sets of eyes and brains are better than one and they may pick up something you missed which could have cost you in the long run.

More crime prevention information can be found here.

Mesa Mobile App-Teasers! Coming Soon! For Free! All Devices!

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CRIME STATS - JANUARY

The following are the top 5 calls for service and arrests for each patrol district -- 1/01/2013 through 1/31/2013.

DOBSON		CENTRAL
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Subjects Disturbing	430	Subjects Disturbing	391
Check Welfare	269	Check Welfare	286
Other Agency Assist	196	Other Agency Assist	217
Loud Music/Noise	190	Suspicious Activity	169
Suspicious Activity	155	Loud Music/Noise	160
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Robbery	1	Homicide	1
Aggravated Assault	7	Robbery	4
Breaking & Entering	10	Aggravated Assault	12
Theft	72	Breaking & Entering	4
Alcohol/DUI	59	Theft	62
Other Assaults	33	GTA	1
Disorderly Conduct	20	Alcohol/DUI	43
Drugs	56	Other Assaults	59
Fiscal/Forgery	21	Disorderly Conduct	26
Loitering/Runaway	7	Drugs	53
Vandalism	16	Fiscal/Forgery	30
All Other	139	Loitering/Runaway	6
		Sex Offenses	6
		Vandalism	14
		All Other	286
TOTAL	441	TOTAL	607

RED MOUNTAIN		SUPERSTITION
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Check Welfare	375	Check Welfare	272
Subjects Disturbing	359	Other Agency Assist	234
Other Agency Assist	218	Subjects Disturbing	232
Suspicious Activity	218	Burglary Alarm	220
Burglary Alarm	198	Suspicious Activity	164
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Homicide	1	Arson	1
Robbery	3	Aggravated Assault	3
Aggravated Assault	9	Breaking & Entering	6
Breaking & Entering	18	Theft	87
Theft	90	Alcohol/DUI	25
GTA	6	Other Assaults	33
Alcohol/DUI	42	Disorderly Conduct	15
Other Assaults	46	Drugs	22
Disorderly Conduct	34	Fiscal/Forgery	14
Drugs	49	Loitering/Runaway	6
Fiscal/Forgery	10	Sex Offenses	2
Loitering/Runaway	20	Vandalism	15
Sex Offenses	1	All Other	74
Vandalism	35
All Other	113
TOTAL	477	TOTAL	303

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week

Locks, Doors and Windows

• Install good deadbolt locks in your doors and use them, even when  you are home. Many burglars have entered through unlocked doors or windows.
• Avoid door locks that can be manipulated by breaking glass or door panels to reach inside.
• Make sure outside doors, including the one between your garage and home, are solid 1-3/4" metal or wood and fit tightly in their frames. Hinges should be on the inside.
• Secure sliding glass doors with commercially available locks, with a rigid wooden dowel or other device in the track.
• Keep your garage doors closed and locked.

More crime prevention information can be found here.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week

Key Sense and Answering the Door:

• Do not hide house keys in mailboxes, planters or under doormats or rocks. Give a duplicate key to a trusted friend or neighbor in case you are locked out.
• Do not put any personal identification on key rings.
• Leave only your ignition key with service mechanics, parking garage attendants or valets.
• If you lose the keys to your home or when moving into a new home, change the locks immediately.
• Install a peep hole or wide-angle viewer in all entry doors so you can see who is outside without opening the door. A short chain between the door and the jamb is not a good substitute because it can be easily broken.
• Install a security screen door (not a regular mesh screen door) and keep it locked at all times.
• Don't open the door to anyone you do not know without first verifying who they are.

More crime prevention information can be found here.

Mesa PD Mobile APP is in final stages!!

The final build is almost here. We are hoping to have this public ready within the next 4-6 weeks.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week

By making a few simple changes to the outside of your home, you can make your home less desirable to thieves.

• Trim back shrubbery that hides doors or windows to 3 feet. Trim trees up 7 feet. Doing so gives no place for thieves to hide. Cut back tree limbs that could help a thief climb into a second story window. Plant thorny or aggressive plants under windows and along fences.
• Light up the outside of your home at night. Make sure all porches, entrances and yards are well-lighted. Light is not a burglar's friend.
• Make sure your house number is clearly visible from the street during day- and night-time and from the alley behind you if you have one. This helps police and fire respond to emergency calls.
• Storage sheds and outside buildings should be securely locked.
• Fences make it difficult for a burglar to carry away large items, but are only effective if the gates are locked. Always keep your gates locked.

More crime prevention information can be found here.