About UsThe mythical Phoenix bird rising from the flames is symbolic of the growth of the city of Phoenix. The Police Department has also grown, with many technological and procedural improvements, since the city was incorporated in 1881. In the early years of local law enforcement, officers had to rely on bells and flashing lights to alert them to respond to street corner call boxes. In 1932, the department installed the first police radio system in Arizona, using radio call letters KGZJ. In the 1950's, the department changed to more modern equipment, using KOA789 as new call letters, in use now for the past 40 years. The department is forging into the new millennium with the technologically advanced 800MHZ Trunked Radio System that will meet the needs of the Police Department for years to come.
Today, the Phoenix Police Department is comprised of more than 3,800 officers and support personnel who protect a population of more than 1.55 million and patrol almost 516 square miles of nation's sixth largest city. |
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