Q.
How do I determine if a
situation is considered "in progress"?
A.
The situation is currently
happening, or happened in the past 5 minutes, or the
suspect was seen leaving the scene and can be at least
partially described or a vehicle description can be given,
or there is a chance if we arrive on scene quickly
we can catch the suspect or prevent the crime from
happening.
Q.
How do I determine if an event
"in progress" is a crime?
A.
Ask yourself, "Is there a
threat of injury or death occurring? Is there severe
property damage? If caught, would the person be
arrested? Is someone breaking into a car or
building?
Q.
Do you do fingerprinting?
A.
No, but
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Q.
How do I get a restraining
order?
A.
A restraining order, order of
protection, or injunction prohibiting harassment can
be obtained at any city, justice or superior court.Download
the Orders of Protection Brochure (PDF)
(Text) Q. Are mini
bikes, scooters, go-peds, or pocket bikes legal?
A.
Pocket bikes (mini motorcycles)
are no different then any other motorcycle and must be registered
with MVD, insured and the driver licensed.
They cannot be ridden on city sidewalks or in any
City parks, the Peoria City complex or city parking structures
Any public street with four or more traffic lanes or a speed limit
greater than 30 MPH.
Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
Hours of operation: 8:00 am to sundown.
Must have a headlamp visible from 300 feet. A rear red reflector
visible from 500 feet. A yellow reflector on each side visible from
200 feet. Must have a muffler. No high performance exhaust. Must
have a brake. Cannot carry passengers.
Cannot carry packages which do not allow the operator to have at
least one hand on the handlebar.
Must obey ALL traffic laws.
Q.
What can the city do about a barking dog?
A.
There are a few alternatives to
address this problem. To report a barking dog, call the hotline at
623-773-7040. Any of the Department’s Animal Control Officers who
personally observe excessive barking can issue a citation to the
owner. If our investigation of a barking dog does not result in such
an observation, we will continue to respond to subsequent complaints
in an attempt to observe the violation.
As an alternative, the complainant can request a form which allows
them to provide information about other neighbors who have similar
experiences with the same animal and are willing to say so at a
court hearing. Once completed, this allows the Animal Control
Officer to interview other witnesses and forward a case for
prosecution.
Typically, animal-related situations are
handled by the Department’s Animal Control Unit rather than Police
Officers. Members of the Animal Control Unit are specially trained
to deal with animal situations. The Animal Control Unit is not
available 24 hours a day; personnel are typically available 7 days a
week, from as early as 7a.m. to as late as 10p.m on most days.
Because of their training and expertise, Animal Control Officers are
able to deal more effectively with animal situations, and this
allows sworn police officers to remain in service to respond to
other priorities.
In addition to these two avenues which can
lead to prosecution, the Department offers another option that
avoids prosecution but seeks to resolve the problem in another way.
The Neighborhood Mediation Program exists to provide a forum for
neighbors to work through this type of conflict. Mediation can help
dog owners learn how they are affecting others, help complainants
learn what steps the dog owner has taken to address the problem, and
provides an opportunity for neighbors to solve a problem together
without legal action.
Q.
Is it legal for people to
leave their dogs outside all day long?
A.
Yes. As long as a dog has
access to shade and water, it may be kept outside, in a garage, etc.
The reasons people get dogs range from companionship to personal
property protection. If you believe a dog is being neglected, such
as not being fed regularly or has no access to shade or water, you
may report this by calling (623)773-8311. An Animal Control Officer
will investigate.
Q.
How do I start a
Neighborhood Watch?
A.
• Talk with your neighbors to determine if they have interest in the
program.
• Ask two or three neighbors to assist you by becoming Co-Captains.
• Discuss neighborhood concerns.
• Inform them of the benefit of the Neighborhood Block Watch.
• Let them know Neighborhood Block Watch does not require frequent
meetings or personal risk.
• Ask all of your neighbors for their support and participation.
To learn more about the benefits of Neighborhood Watch and how to
start one in your area, click here:
Neighborhood Block Watch.
Q.
What do I need to do to shut
my street down for a block party?
A.
Allowing for a 3-week minimum
notice, you will need to mail or deliver a letter to the Police
Department with the following:
• Name, address and phone number of the responsible party
• The date of the party.
• Hours of the party.
• Number of people expected.
• Will there be alcohol? (If you intend to sell alcohol you must
obtain a special use permit.)
• Exact times of the street closure.
• Obtain signatures from ALL the residents on the street,
intersection to intersection.
Residents must be notified of any street closure, regardless of
whether or not they plan on attending the block party. By signing
the sheet, they are indicating they were notified of the date and
times of the closure. To learn more about the entire process, click
here: Block Party/Street
Closure Procedure.
Q.
How do I learn about
Volunteering with the Police Department?
A.
We have a very active
volunteer/internship program. The first steps toward a volunteer
position here are to complete an application and background packet.
To obtain those, go to Police Department Background Forms From there, download two files: Volunteer
Background Form Part A as well as Background Form Part B. Return to
the Police Department home page, go to
Volunteer Opportunities, then scroll to the bottom to
Download a Volunteer
Program Application.
If you are seeking one of the Department’s unpaid internships for
college credit, follow these same steps but contact the internship
coordinator at your learning institution as well, to learn about the
school’s requirements.
Once you have those completed, contact the Police Department’s
Community Services Supervisor at (623) 773-7019 or
jayd@peoriaaz.gov to set
up an interview.
To learn more about the volunteer program, go to
Volunteer Opportunities.
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