Apache Junction Police Department

Honor, integrity, compassion and dedication are the values behind the Apache Junction Police Department, an agency holding AzLEAP accreditation, Arizona's statewide standards program for police, that works in partnership with residents of this Pinal County city, incorporated in 1978, to deliver professional and courteous public safety services. That outreach won an IACP award for community policing leadership among midsize departments in 2023, and leaders describe close collaboration with businesses, schools, neighborhoods, faith groups and civic organizations as central to keeping the city safe. Residents are asked to report anything that looks suspicious in their neighborhoods, and anyone can file a commendation or complaint about an employee online. Businesses and event organizers that need security or traffic control can hire off-duty officers through Off-Duty Management, which handles scheduling, invoicing, officer payroll and liability coverage; work that could harm the standing of the profession is prohibited. The department also oversees Apache Junction Animal Control, which shelters stray and owner-surrendered cats and dogs, arranges adoptions, licenses dogs, works to reduce stray numbers and teaches residents about animal behavior and care. A community cat page covers outdoor cats with no apparent owner.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Apache Junction city, AZ has an estimated population of 39,746.