Operations Division South

Sector map of TPD Operations Division South

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Santa Cruz Substation
4410 S Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85714-1653
520-791-4949
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The City of Tucson is divided into four patrol divisions and a downtown district. Each division is divided into sectors, designated by the numbers on the map. When contacting a patrol division about a concern in your neighborhood or place of business, referring to the sector number may speed your inquiry.


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Blood Evidence Leads to Residential Burglary Arrest

On May 12, 2024, a residential burglary took place in Operations Division South. Surveillance from the victim's home showed three male suspects. A crowbar was used to break a rear window to gain access. Once inside, one of the males took the victim's rifle and handgun.

Police responded and the Crime Scene Unit processed the home. Suspected blood evidence was found near the point of entry and submitted for testing. The victim alleged that a friend was involved - a friend who knew the layout of the property, as he had been there weeks before and photographed the victim's weapons.

Lab work on the suspected blood sample was associated to two potential contributors. The mixture was sent through CODIS and returned with a match to a male unknown to the victim. Further investigation found that the male had been contacted by police for an unrelated matter two days before the burglary. In body-worn camera video of that contact, he was wearing clothing and a wristwatch similar to those seen on surveillance video of one of the burglars. Coincidentally, the victim’s friend was also seen on body-worn camera video that same night, with an acquaintance of the male.

Probable cause was established for the suspect and a stop and arrest was issued on May 28th. That same night, Operations Division West officers located and arrested the suspect. A search warrant was granted for the suspect’s DNA for further testing and he was booked into the Pima County Jail. Evidence against the alleged co-defendant will be presented to the prosecutor at Issuing.


Apollo Middle School Bike Rodeo

TPD members in uniform stand in the shade around bicycles in a school parking lot.

On April 27, 2024, Sergeants Hackett and Leon; Officers Figueroa, Marroquin, Montero-Garcia, Placencia, and Soriano; and CSOs Mendoza and Zamora participated in the Bike Rodeo and Ride at Apollo Middle School.

This community event provided bike safety instruction, as well as bike inspections and minor repairs, to children ages 8 and older and their families. There were also costumed characters present, giving a nice family feel to the event. Tucson Police Department members did an amazing job demonstrating bike safety and providing assistance to all who attended. To quote the organizer of the event, Rebecca Quintero, “We would like to thank each and every one of you for all your help, love, and support for making our 3rd annual Bike Rodeo and Ride a successful event. The students had a great time! Some even said it was the best day ever!”

The ODS personnel not only helped with bike safety, but served as role models for the youth involved, exemplifying TPD values of excellence, service orientation, and teamwork. Well done!

View a list of ODS newsletters here.

Division Info

Operations Division South (ODS), sometimes referred to as "Team 1," is home to nearly 230 dedicated men and women. This successful team consists of command staff, professional staff, Neighborhood Crimes Section (NCS) detectives, the Community Response Team, community service officers, and the highly visible patrol officers. The sworn and non-sworn personnel all share the common desire to serve our community, thus enhancing the quality of life. Our officers go far beyond just handling calls for service.

People in the neighborhoods we serve often get to know our officers outside their law enforcement role. We have personnel who are active in youth sports and mentoring programs, volunteering with the elderly, music programs, and many church and social functions. We realize we are not just here to support the community. We are part of this community.

While our officers go above and beyond in engaging with the community, they still perform traditional policing tasks with expertise and professionalism. These traditional functions include protecting life and property, preserving the peace, enforcing laws, and arresting suspects.

Neighborhood Info

Within the boundaries of Operations Division South (ODS) are 30 active Neighborhood Associations. ODS lead police officers and patrol officers take a very active part in these groups. They attend meetings, special events, and neighborhood cleanups, and are available to help address neighborhood concerns.

Contact Info

Emergency: 911

Police Non-Emergency: 520-791-4444
Tucson Police

88-CRIME
520-88-CRIME (882-7463)

TPD Human Resources/Recruiting

520-791-COPS (2677) Fax 520-791-5604
recruit1@tucsonaz.gov

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