Tempe Police Department

Today we had the honor of welcoming Tempe Leadership Class 41 to our department. From meeting our teams to sharing demos, it was all about connection, learning, and community. We’re inspired by the passion these leaders bring to Tempe!

Women’s History Month 💗 This month we’re celebrating the incredible women of the Tempe Police Department — both sworn and professional staff — who serve our community every day with dedication, strength, and compassion. Thank you for everything you do for Tempe.

A proud moment taking the Oath of Office. Today we welcome our newest members to the Tempe Police Department as they officially begin their commitment to serve and protect the Tempe community. Congratulations and welcome to the team. 💙🚔

We had to hop on this trend…🚔 A lot has changed over the years, but showing up for our community hasn’t. 💙 Different decade, same heart for Tempe! #90sthrowback #tempepolice

Don’t rely on luck this St. Patrick’s Day. Plan a sober ride. If you drink, don’t drive. A DUI can change your life — and put others at risk. 3 simple tips: • Use a rideshare or taxi • Choose a sober driver • If possible, stay where you are if you’ve been drinking.

We recently wrapped up Operation Heavy Metal, a focused effort to reduce metal thefts in Tempe. Through proactive enforcement and teamwork across multiple units, the operation led to dozens of arrests, hundreds of proactive stops, and valuable investigative work.

There is a water main break at McClintock Drive and Broadway Road. Eastbound Broadway from Dorsey and northbound McClintock from Alameda are closed. Westbound Broadway at McClintock is restricted to northbound turns only, and southbound McClintock at Broadway is being diverted.

Read the full news release for more information.

Feel Good Friday💙🙌 When our officer saw a little girl having a hard time, he pulled out a deck of Pokémon cards—and a quick card trick later, her day started looking a lot more pikach-u again.Small moments of kindness can make a big difference.💙

Please help us welcome our 4 newest officers who graduated from the Mesa Academy yesterday! Through dedication, hard work, and determination, they’ve successfully completed their training and proudly earned their badges. Congratulations to Class 62! 🚔👏

One week left to apply! Join the Tempe PD as a Detention Transport Officer! In this role, you'll help keep our detention facility safe, transport inmates to and from court, and assist with bookings to keep daily operations running smoothly. Apply today: Tempe.gov/Police

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‼️UPDATE: Noah has been located.

Please contact the Tempe Police Department if you have any information about Noah.

Join Tempe PD and Scottsdale PD for the BearCat Pull benefiting Special Olympics Arizona! Grab your team and see if you can pull a BearCat 50 feet to victory — for bragging rights, a prize, and an incredible cause. Spots will fill fast — register today at STBCP.givesmart.com

Tempe crews are responding to a water break at the intersection of Rural and Baseline. Traffic restrictions are in effect— please avoid the area if possible.

Please avoid the intersection of Baseline and Rural due to a water main break.

Please join us in celebrating our 5 newest officers, who graduated today from the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy. After 26 weeks of dedication, discipline, and hard work, they’ve reached an important milestone and are ready to begin serving our community. 💙🙌

Game Time in Tempe! As thousands of fans pack Tempe Diablo Stadium for Los Angeles Angels Spring Training, our officers are on deck to help keep the experience safe & enjoyable for everyone. We’re proud to cover all the bases so you can sit back and cheer on your favorite team!

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