Tempe Police Department

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Start your career with a department that supports you from day one.

At Tempe PD, you’ll find competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and real opportunities to grow—while serving a community that values what you do.

Make change happen.

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🚧 ROAD CLOSURES: Plan for tomorrow’s Downtown Tempe Veterans Day Parade! 🇺🇸

Road closures will begin at 8 a.m., with all roadways expected to reopen by approximately 11 a.m.

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What started with boxes, tools, and a lot of teamwork turned into something much bigger at Broadmor Elementary School!
Together with our incredible community partners, we helped put nearly 100 brand-new bicycles into the hands of local students.

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Join Officer Prentice and Officer Johnson on "On Patrol: Live" tonight!

Tune in for real-time action and see what’s happening on patrol this weekend.

Watch live from 7-10 p.m. MST on REELZ or stream on Peacock and REELZ+.

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Heads up, Tempe! The Sun Devil Classic is happening tomorrow, Sunday, November 8, and several road closures will be in effect from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Thank you for planning ahead, allowing extra travel time, and driving safely! Share this post to help spread the word.

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Tempe is live tonight on “On Patrol: Live”! 🚔

Officer Gleave and Officer Johnson will be representing Tempe PD as cameras follow officers responding to calls and serving our community in real time.

Tune in from 7-10 p.m. MST on REELZ, or stream on Peacock and REELZ+. #OPLive

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Today, we honored and celebrated the life of Officer Drew Nystrom by planting a tree in his memory. The tree is located at Goodwin Park, where we invite the community to stop by, spend a moment in remembrance and help us continue to honor Drew.

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Through the dedicated, around-the-clock efforts of our detectives, a suspect has been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of October 31, 2026. Please read the full news release attached.

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Behind the badge, serving with heart! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support Special Olympics at last night’s Tip-A-Cop! Together, we raised $2,005.73 to support these amazing athletes! 🏅

A special thank you to Bubba’s 33 for having us!

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Happy Records Appreciation Day!

Today, we’re celebrating and thanking our Records team for the important work they do behind the scenes.

Thank you to our Records Section for your dedication, attention to detail, and all that you do! We appreciate you! 💙

[Chief Kenneth McCoy @ChiefKenMcCoy]

Last night, we celebrated our @TempePolice Citizens Academy graduates with family and friends! After 13 weeks of learning and building connections, we’re grateful for these community partners. Thank you to our graduates and staff who made it possible! 👮👏

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TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY 🚦We’re offering civilian motorcycle safety classes in December, January and February! Learn important riding techniques and safety practices to help keep Tempe’s roads safer. Space is limited! DM us for registration information. 🏍️

[City of Tempe, AZ @Tempegov]

Tempe Town Lake is temporarily closed to on-water recreation activities until further notice. Due to recent storms, Salt River Project (SRP) is releasing water from several reservoirs in the region. The dam at Tempe Town Lake is working as designed to let water flow through the lake, and the closure is out of an abundance of caution due to increased water flow and the potential for debris.

Staff will evaluate the lake daily and it will reopen once activities can resume safely.

Learn more: https://t.co/gjZaggulEO

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JOIN US FOR TIP-A-COP THIS WEDNESDAY!

Dine in or order to-go at Bubba’s 33 on Wednesday, November 4, from 4–8 p.m. and help support an incredible cause!

100% of proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Arizona, helping support athletes through sports, competition and inclusion.

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It’s a Halloween night ride-along! 🎃 Join Sgt. Molina and Officer Poznecki on "On Patrol: Live" tonight.

Tune in for real-time action and see what’s happening on patrol this Halloween weekend. 👻

Watch live from 6–9 p.m. MST on REELZ or stream on Peacock and REELZ+.

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Public Safety Advisory

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Happy Friday night, Tempe! Join Officer Segura and Officer Johnson on "On Patrol: Live" tonight!

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at policing in real time.

Watch live from 6–9 p.m. MST on REELZ or stream on Peacock and REELZ+.

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Congratulations to our 4 newest graduates from Mesa Academy Class 64, who are ready to take the next step in their law enforcement careers.

Your hard work, commitment, and dedication have brought you to this milestone, and we’re excited to have you join the TPD family.

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After more than 8 years of service, Blast, with Tempe PD's Bomb Squad, is ready to paws for retirement! Blast has completed nearly 1,000 operations, working alongside local, state, and federal agencies to help keep our communities safe. Enjoy every minute of retirement, buddy!

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Operation Respect the Road: Expect Enforcement🚔🚨

From 10/30–1/3, our officers are focusing on dangerous driving behaviors that can lead to serious crashes. This effort supports Vision Zero and focuses on areas with higher rates of traffic, speeding and collisions.

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Tempe Police is proud to honor the heroes past and present who have dedicated their lives to serving the community, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Today we honor K-9 Deuce.
EOW: October 29, 2014