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| Tucson Police Department | |
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 Patch of Tucson Police Department | |
 Logo of Tucson Police Department | |
 Badge of Tucson Police Department | |
| Abbreviation | TPD |
| Motto | "Ready to protect, Proud to Serve" |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1871 |
| Employees | 1,015 |
| Annual budget | $193 million (2020)[1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United States |
| Population | 545,987 (2018) |
| Legal jurisdiction | City of Tucson |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 270 S. Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85701 |
| Police Officers | 807 |
| Civilian employees | 208 |
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| Facilities | |
| Divisions/Teams | 4 |
| Airbases | 1 |
| County Jails | Pima County Adult Detention Center (PCADC) |
| Crown Vics(Being phased out), Police Intercepted Sedans and SUVs | 1,000 |
| Bell 206 Helicopters | 3 |
| Dogs | 11 German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois 2 Black Labs |
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| Tucson Police Website | |
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is the law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Tucson. Sworn members of the Tucson Police Department are commissioned as peace officers by the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board. This authority is valid throughout the State of Arizona at all times and locations.[2]
Regardless of job assignment, non-sworn members shall not have authority over sworn members in matters involving the exercise or review of police powers. According to the department, the mission of the Tucson Police Department is to serve the public in partnership with the Tucson community, to protect life and property, prevent crime, and resolve problems.[2]
The department is headed by the Chief of Police and is divided into three sections: Analysis, Engagement & Oversight Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau and Patrol Services Bureau (Largest and most visible of the three Sections)
- ^ Sullivan, Carl; Baranauckas, Carla (June 26, 2020). "Here's how much money goes to police departments in largest cities across the U.S." USA Today. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "General Department Orders" (PDF). www.tucsonaz.gov. 2001. Retrieved 2021-01-22.