Police Department

smiling female patrol officer in uniform in front of a patrol vehicle

Read TPD's 2024 Annual Report

Viewing from a mobile device? Click here: Tucson-Police-Department-2024-Annual-Report.pdf(PDF, 8MB)

TPD is a learning organization, engaged in evidence-based policing

In fact, TPD was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice as a partner agency in the National Public Safety Partnership, a program to combat violent crime, especially drug, gang, and gun violence. Our participation is already paying dividends, with a threefold increase in our clearance (solve) rate of non-fatal shootings. Our clearance rate for homicide cases is already among the highest of any major city in the U.S. – over 90% in 2023. Read more...

Impact of Inflation on Department Budget

Below is an excerpt from the department's presentation to the City Manager on February 21, 2025, showing the impact of inflation.

FY26-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 558KB)

Slide 13 from FY 26 Budget Presentation. See link above for machine-readable text.

And here are the department's budget presentations for FY24 and FY25.

FY24-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
FY25-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 945KB)

Police Non-Emergency Services

For emergencies, call 911. To report a non-emergency, call the police non-emergency line: 520-791-4444.

The Tucson Police Department provides many non-emergency services. If you don't find what you're looking for, check Other Resources, Contact and Feedback, or contact your nearest police substation.

Alarm Registration, Renewal, & Info
Attorney Interview Request
Attorney Services
- HGN Logs
- Intox Records
Car Seat Help Line: Call 520-837-7232 for help with child passenger safety. Leave your name, phone number, and closest major intersection and a Car Seat Technician will get back to you.
Crime Prevention
- Crime Free Multi-Housing
- Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.)
- Homeowner/Neighborhood Association Request for TPD Member to Attend a Meeting
- Neighborhood Watch
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Fingerprinting
Hire an Off-Duty Officer
Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permits
Report a Crime
Report Embezzlement
Report a Loud "Unruly Gathering" (Red Tag Ordinance)
Report Street Racing (Call 911 if it's happening now.)
Report Unsafe Driving / Traffic Watch (Call 911 if it's happening now.)
Retrieve an Impounded Vehicle
Request Police Records
Safe Place Program
Submit a Trespass Letter
Victim Rights Information

Other Resources

Tucson is fortunate to have many government and community partners working to meet community needs.

Services

Legal

Courts

Contact and Feedback

The Tucson Police Department welcomes feedback that helps us improve as an agency.

File a Complaint Against a TPD Member

Thank a TPD Member

About Us
Contact Us
Crime Victim Survey
Explorers (Tucson Police Explorer Post 180 youth program, exploring a career in law enforcement)
Investigative Services Bureau
Patrol Services Bureau (Police Substations)

Data and Oversight

The Tucson Police Department benefits from data-informed practices and community oversight.

TPD has a robust Analysis Division that compiles data on crime, traffic, and staffing. Community oversight includes the Community Police Advisory Review Board (CPARB), Force Review Board, and Sentinel Event Review Board.

Critical Incident Review
General Orders
Office of Professional Standards (Internal Affairs)
Media Releases
Police Dashboards
- Crime Statistics
- Police Activity
- Traffic Statistics
Police Use of Technology
Radio Codes ("10 Codes")

Department Head

Department portrait of Chief Monica Prieto in uniform in front of an American flag.

Chief of Police Monica Prieto

A Tucson native and 26-year veteran of the department, Chief Monica Prieto promoted to Captain in 2020 and served as the Southside Patrol Division commander until her promotion to Assistant Chief overseeing the Investigative Services Bureau in February 2022.

She was promoted to Deputy Chief in January 2023 and to Chief in February 2026.

Main Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 520-791-4444

88-CRIME

520-88-CRIME 520-882-7463
https://88crime.org

Submit information on crimes. You can remain anonymous.

Organization Chart

Click to view Tucson Police Department Org Chart(PDF, 200KB) (for machine readable version, click here(PDF, 96KB))

Contact Us

Headquarters

Tucson Police Department
270 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

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