Mission
The mission of the Patrol Bureau is to protect and serve
the community of Yuma County through patrol, education, training and other
community involvement that reduces or eliminates criminal activity, teaches
crime prevention, and encourages residents to enjoy safe homes and
neighborhoods.
Goals & Objectives
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Reduce all crimes committed against people, with emphasis
on reducing domestic violence and crimes against children. |
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Introduce education for crime prevention through
Neighborhood
Block Watch, Citizens’ Academy,
Junior Police Academy and other community
involvement. |
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Increase traffic enforcement in Yuma County in order to
reduce
DUIs and motor vehicle accidents and increase driver and passenger safety
awareness. |
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Reduce gang activity and narcotic use through curfew
enforcement
and increased public education. |
Six squads patrol the Yuma valley, the mesa, and South
County to the Mexican border. To date, the Sheriff's Office has five
substations throughout Yuma County.
Deputies assigned to the Foothills substation patrol Yuma
County east of Araby Road to Telegraph Pass.
Deputies assigned to the Wellton substation patrol Yuma
County east of Telegraph Pass.
Water Safety Deputies (the “Boat Patrol”) patrol the Martinez Lake area and the Colorado River from
the southern end of Yuma County to the northern border of Yuma County at the
La Paz County line.
The Criminal Investigations responds to all major crimes and
investigates commercial and residential burglaries in the unincorporated areas
of the County. |
