Providing A
Visible Presence
Officers provide security to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation by having a visible presence within the Nation, which covers 40 square miles. Officers routinely patrol housing communities and enterprises to ensure that they are safe and secure.
Officers are also challenged with the responsibility of patrolling our community’s agricultural areas and remote undeveloped lands, as well as the Verde River which runs through the Nation. Officers operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and, on occasion, All-Terrain Vehicles to achieve this task.
Intervention
& Prevention
Patrol Officers are involved in both the intervention and prevention aspects of law enforcement. Prevention efforts include officers offering programs at the Early Childhood Education Center – H’man ‘Shawa School. Officers are also involved in the summer youth program, Camp Yavapai, where they teach various safety related topics. Patrol Officers also provide law related or safety related presentations to the community.
The Police Department has also partnered with various departments within the Nation in an effort to intervene and prevent unwanted behavior and lifestyles. The Police Department is actively involved with assisting and supporting the Juvenile and Adult Wellness Court, the Yavapais Against Substance Abuse -Coalition, the Housing Department, and the Domestic Violence Abuse Prevention Team.
Current Programs,
Services & Resources
| Citizen’s Police Academy | Fingerprint Services for Residents |
| Drug Take Back | Frite Nite |
| McGruff | Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics |
| Health Fair | Pet Registration |
| Law Day | Operation Identification |
| National Night Out | Bicycle Registration |
| News Articles for the Yavapai Times | Graffiti Removal |
| Tips Line (480) 789-7505 | Livestock Inspections |
| Elder Checks | Rabies Vaccination Clinics |
| House Watch – Vacation Watch |
contact us
For further information, contact the Fort McDowell Police Department at 480-837-1091.