MPD Frequently Asked Questions

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Here you will find the answers to the most common questions the City of Maricopa Police Department receives.

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How can I become a police officer?

Will the police department recommend an alarm company, brand of pepper spray, or anything else?

Where is the Maricopa Police Department located?

Where can I get an Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment?

What are the lobby hours of the police department?

There is a house on my block that is always having parties and being loud. Is there anything I can do?

My neighbor's dog is always barking. What can I do? Can I remain anonymous?

Maricopa’s Animal Control Officer operates under the Maricopa Police Department.

Our officer can handle all calls related to problem animals including:

Barking dogs
Stray, loose or abandoned animals
Wild or game animals
Animal bites
Trapped or lost pets

If an animal is posing a threat to the public or traffic flow, you can call the police non-emergency number at (520) 568-3673.

ALL other calls should be directed to our animal control hotline: 520-316-6812

More information can be found here.

I need to be fingerprinted for a job. Does the Maricopa Police Department do public fingerprinting?

I collect police patches; can I get a patch?

I'd like to start a Neighborhood Watch. Who do I contact for information?

How do I know if I should dial 911 or the regular police non-emergency number?

How do I get crime statistics (calls for service)?

Does the officer have to contact me in person?

How do I get a copy of a police report?

Do I have to leave my name when I call the police department?

How do I find out about sex offenders in my neighborhood?

The Maricopa Police Department uses OffenderWatch to manage and monitor the whereabouts of sex offenders living in the City of Maricopa. Through this program, you can create an alert to notify you by e-mail whenever a sex offender moves within a mile of the address you provide.

Visit the Department of Public Safety's Sex Offender Info Center at www.azdps.gov/services/public/offender to view sex offenders throughout the State of Arizona. You will able to search by zip code and/or name.

How do I file a police report?

What if I accidentally dial 911?

How do I dispose of Prescription Drugs?

Drug Take-Back Locations
Some facilities and businesses are registered with the DEA to collect your unused or expired medicines. These drug take-back locations safely and securely gather and dispose of your unused or expired medicines, including those that contain controlled substances. In your community, authorized drug take-back locations may be retail, hospital, or clinic pharmacies, and law enforcement facilities. These drug take-back locations may offer on-site medicine kiosks or drop-off boxes; mail back programs; or other in-home disposal methods to assist you in safely disposing of your unused or expired medicines.

Find an authorized drug take-back location near you:

Google Maps link or go to Google Maps and type in "drug disposal near me" or "medication disposal near me" to find your nearest drug disposal location.
Year-Round Drop-Off Locations search
Call the DEA Diversion Control Division Registration Call Center at 1-800-882-9539 for more information about these drug take-back locations.

Why do I need to call the non-emergency line for non-urgent issues?

While the non-emergency line still connects you with dispatchers, it helps to prioritize the calls coming in. Dispatchers are able to answer 911 calls first and then address the calls on the non-emergency line. If this prioritization did not take place, all of the 911 lines for the Maricopa Dispatch Center could be tied up and force calls to be routed to a backup 911 center, which could delay an emergency response.

How do I make a complaint against an officer or thank them for something they've done?

What if I don't know if my situation is an emergency or not?

How can I tell if a vehicle I want to purchase is stolen?

What kind of things can be reported on 911?

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