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Overview
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Resources Unit provides a variety of services to the community. One of their primary functions is to educate the public about current law enforcement issues and prevention methods.

Members of the Community Resources Unit, along with the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers, are available to provide information and speakers, and conduct classes on the following subjects:

  • Personal Protection
  • Home Security
  • Terrorism Awareness
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Burglary/Robbery Prevention
  • Firearm Safety
  • Bicycle Safety
  • Neighborhood Watch

Click here for additional seminars offered by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

To schedule or inquire on the availability of speakers, please contact the Community Resources Unit at 351-4615.

In addition to the many classes provided to the public, the Pima County Sheriff's Department also makes available various pamphlets dealing with crime prevention and safety issues. Some of the topics are: Auto Theft, Bullies in School, Elder Abuse, Home Security, Internet Safety, and Sexual Assault. These pamphlets provide helpful information and tips on how you can make your home and family safer, and what you should do if you become a victim of crime. For your convenience, these pamphlets are now available on line, in a printable PDF format. Click here for a complete list of pamphlets.

If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program, contact the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers in your area.

 
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Disaster Preparedness

Over the past few years, our Country has been faced with an ever increasing risk to our national security. All Americans should be prepared to react to any type of disaster, whether human- or nature- caused.

For information on protecting and preparing your family for an emergency, please visit our Terrorism/Disaster Preparedness page.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"Safe-Link" Program

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The purpose of "Safe-Link" is to provide information to the public regarding criminal activity and trends in their area and to provide crime prevention and safety tips via e-mail.

To sign-up for "Safe-Link," click here.

"Community Connection" Newsletter

The “Community Connection” is published on a quarterly basis by the Community Resources Unit. This newsletter provides information on crime prevention topics and public safety events. To request a copy of the “Community Connection,” please contact the Community Resources Unit at 741-4615 or e-mail your name and complete mailing address to pcsd@pimasheriff.net. Or, click below to download the latest edition of the “Community Connection.”

"Community Connection" Newsletter
(PDF format)

Previous "Community Connection" Newsletters

"Watch Your Car" Program
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The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (A.A.T.A.) “Watch Your Car” program is a free, voluntary program whereby vehicle owners are encouraged to register their vehicles with local law enforcement agencies. The vehicle information is entered into the Motor Vehicle Department (M.V.D.) database and registrants are provided decals to display on the vehicle windshield. By registering in this program, the vehicle owner is giving permission for law enforcement to stop their vehicle anytime between the hours of 1:00am and 5:00am, when the majority of vehicle thefts occur, and verify it is being legally operated by the rightful owner. It also allows for law enforcement officials to stop the vehicle at any time during the day or night within one (1) mile of the border, if there is suspicion that the vehicle is being operated illegally.

"Watch Your Car" Program

 

 
 
 
Last Updated 08/13/2008 9:42 AM