Community

The Chandler Police Department strives to serve the community with the best service and programs possible.  There are a variety of educational courses and opportunities to become involve in  the Chandler Police Department and your community.  These  programs are offered through the Community Resources Crime Prevention Unit and include School Resource Officers, Police Explorers, Citizen and Youth Academies, and Volunteers in Policing. In addition to these programs, Chandler Police Department offers public fingerprinting services and participates in numerous charitable benefits and activities. Visit the Crime Prevention Unit on Facebook.

2013 Community Presentation

2013 Community Presentation

Fingerprinting Services

The Chandler Police Department provides public fingerprinting services to citizens living in the area.

Where?  The fingerprinting is done at the Chandler Police Department, 250 E. Chicago St.

When?  Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (excluding holidays)

What do I need?  Bring photo identification (such as a driver’s license or passport), fingerprint card (if you are issued one) and any other materials you were instructed to bring with you, and form of payment.

Cost? The fee is $10 per card (cash, check, credit card, or money order).

Note:  If you are submitting for a fingerprint clearance card for education and a chain of custody must be maintained, you will need to bring a the payment for DPS in the form of a money order, cashier’s check or business check (refer to the instructions on the DPS application). If you have any questions or need to request the DPS packet, please contact Arizona DPS at 602-223-2279 to obtain the correct forms.

The Chandler Police Department Records Unit is available 24 hours a day at 480-782-4000 to answer any further questions.

G.A.I.N. Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods

G.A.I.N. stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods. G.A.I.N. is Arizona’s version of National Night Out. National Night Out is a night where communities participate in anti-crime and drug prevention programs. Arizona’s event takes place in October, and it is an annual statewide crime prevention celebration.  Not only does G.A.I.N. strengthen ties within the community, it is also an opportunity for the police department to show its appreciation for community support of the Police Department’s efforts in the fight against crime.  The celebrations or block parties, take place in various neighborhoods and multi-housing communities throughout the city.  Police officers make scheduled visits to the different G.A.I.N. celebrations upon request.  Other resources available for request are Handy the Graffiti Buster, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, the Mobile Command Center, Special Assignment Unit and other department vehicles, as well as, the popular K9 Police Officers and their K9s.  It’s not too early to begin planning your G.A.I.N. event. This is an excellent time to strengthen community partnerships by joining together for food, music fun, and games!  Here are some of the main reasons we have G.A.I.N.

• Show support for the efforts of those involved in the fight against crime
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

The next G.A.I.N. event will be held in October 2013 and the date will be announced in the summer of 2013.

If you have any questions relating to our G.A.I.N. event, please contact Crime Prevention Officer Dan Chavarria at 480-782-4967 or email daniel.chavarria@chandleraz.gov.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an international series of torch relays run by law enforcement officers, leading up to each state’s or nation’s Summer Games.  Law enforcement officers raise money in conjunction with respective torch runs for their local Special Olympics programs.

Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization providing year-round training and competition to over 7,000 Special Olympics athletes in the State of Arizona.  There is no cost to athletes to participate in these events because Special Olympics Arizona sponsors all participation fees.  Special Olympics Arizona is supported entirely by private donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising activities.

Toy Drive

The Chandler Police Department actively participates each year in the W. Steven Martin Toy Drive.  The program allows officers to deliver toys to children making a difference in how they view law enforcement in the community.  Please click on the above link for more information.