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PVPD takes steps in recruiting, training officers

2/16/2024
Paradise Valley Police Department’s recruiting services with Epic Productions of Phoenix launched last week. The recruitment website, joinparadisevalleypd.com, and social media platforms …

Paradise Valley Police Department hosts public meeting …

2/14/2024
The Paradise Valley Police Department held a public meeting yesterday Feb. 13 to update residents about the recent burglary trend in and around the Valley while providing tips about improving home …

Paradise Valley Police Chief: Dinner time burglaries …

2/7/2024
Paradise Valley Police Department has provided more details on what to look  out for with the “dinner time” residential burglaries that have risen across town and throughout the …

First recruit obtained by Paradise Valley Police …

10/18/2023
Paradise Valley Police Department’s first police recruit, Roman Butticci, graduated from the police academy Friday, Oct. 13. “It’s a difficult job. And, you know, the world …

Domestic violence: Understanding the cycle of abuse

10/17/2023
The Scottsdale FAC opened its doors in 2001 and was designed to be a one stop shop for victims of violent crimes including domestic violence. The Scottsdale FAC houses investigative units, facilities …

Paradise Valley residents are ‘not alone’ with …

8/2/2023
As a small town, Paradise Valley offers special programs for its residents that are uncommon in larger cities. One such program is You Are Not Alone, organized by the Paradise Valley Police …

Paradise Valley police volunteers work integral role

7/17/2023
Paradise Valley Police Department’s volunteers are an integral part of the agency, which wouldn’t be the same without them. They are the eyes and ears of sworn police officers, often …

‘Safely Shred’ results support local police …

6/7/2023
About 150 Paradise Valley residents participated in some spring cleaning a few weeks ago by shredding unneeded documents at the recent “Safely Shred and Electronics Recycling” event. …

Property crime makes up over 80% of Paradise Valley …

6/1/2023
Last year, Paradise Valley Police Department reported 414 crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, only slightly less than 2021 but 162% more than 2020. Reports of crimes significantly …

Police training facility the focus of Paradise Valley …

5/2/2023
Paradise Valley Police Department may soon be getting a training facility in town as part of the local capital improvement plan. A five year capital improvement budget totaling $39.6 million was …

Paradise Valley’s MLK Day event reaches 25th year

1/19/2023
The Town of Paradise Valley and the Baha’is of Paradise Valley honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with their packed celebration at Town Hall featuring speeches, awards, poignant discussions and jazz.

Carney sworn in as new Paradise Valley police chief

12/13/2022
After serving almost 12 years on the Paradise Valley Police Department, Freeman Carney was sworn in the morning of Dec. 12 as chief of police following the retirement of Chief Peter Wingert.