Phoenix Police Department
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The Phoenix Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Phoenix, Arizona. As of May 2024, the Phoenix Police Department comprises just over 2,500 officers, some 625 below authorized strength of 3,125[3][4] and more than 1,000 support personnel. The department serves a population of more than 1.64 million[2] and patrol almost 516 square miles (1,340 km2)[2] of the fifth largest city in the United States.
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Phoenix Police Department | |
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Abbreviation | PHXPD |
Motto | We will serve, protect and reduce crime in Phoenix while treating everyone with dignity and respect. |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1881 |
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Annual budget | $731m (2024)[1] |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Phoenix, Arizona, US |
Map of Phoenix Police Department's jurisdiction | |
Size | 516 sq mi (1,340 km2). |
Population | 1.64 million[2] |
Legal jurisdiction | City of Phoenix |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Officers | Around 2,534[3][4] |
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Divisions | 6
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Bureaus | 23
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Facilities | |
Precincts | 8
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Airbases | Deer Valley Airport |
Helicopters | 9 |
Airplanes | 3 |
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