How many police officers are
there?
How do I know if I should call
9-1-1 or the regular 855-4111 number?
Why did it take an hour for an
officer to come out to my house when my house was burglarized?
What do I do if there is a
drug house on my street?
What can we do about speeding
on our street?
What is the most common way
that burglars enter homes?
What can we do about graffiti?
How do Police Officers patrol
the City?
Will the police department
recommend an alarm company, gun shop, or brand of pepper spray?
How do I obtain a concealed
weapon permit?
How
many police officers are there?
The Lake Havasu City
Police Department employs 96 sworn officers and 31 full time
civilians. There are also many part time and volunteer positions
available.
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How do
I know if I should call 9-1-1 or the regular 855-4111 number?
If you are involved
with an immediate life-threatening situation or there is a crime
in progress, call 9-1-1. If you want to report suspicious
activity, have a non-emergency or have a question, call (928)
855-4111.
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Why did
it take an hour for an officer to come out to my house when my
house was burglarized?
When a citizen calls
and requests a police officer, the call is prioritized based on
the nature of the call and the number of personnel on duty. The
highest priority calls are life-threatening situations. The
lowest priority is to take a report after a crime has occurred
and there are no suspects on scene. The response time for a high
priority call is less than 5 minutes citywide. The response time
for low priority calls can be an hour. Also, if you call at high
call volume times (3pm-10pm) the response time can be longer.
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What do
I do if there is a drug house on my street?
First, call the Lake
Havasu City Police Department at (928) 855-1171 and ask for a
narcotic officer. If a narcotic officer is not available, please
leave a message, one will return your call as soon as possible.
You may also call silent witness at 854-TIPS (8477). Your name
isn't necessary, but actually talking to an investigator will
greatly increase the ability to solve a crime. Second, document
the car traffic to and from the house. Get descriptions of the
vehicle and license numbers. Record when the cars come and go
and how long they stay. Save this information because it can be
very useful to the detectives.
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What
can we do about speeding on our street?
First, set an example
by being aware of the speed you drive. Second, call the police
(928) 855-1171 and make a traffic enforcement request. This puts
an officer on the street to enforce speeding.
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What is
the most common way that burglars enter homes?
The most common way
that burglars enter homes in Lake Havasu is through an unlocked
door or window. A good lock is a great deterrent. Another common
method of entry is breaking glass on a front or side window or
sliding glass door. Neighborhood Watch is an excellent tool to
prevent these types of crimes. Also, consider an alarm system. A
small investment may reap considerable savings.
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What
can we do about graffiti?
As soon as you see
graffiti anywhere in the city of Lake Havasu, call the Lake
Havasu City Police department. Lake Havasu is a gang/graffiti
free community and the police department will take immediate
steps to ensure the graffiti is removed promptly. Don't allow
the graffiti to take over your neighborhood!
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How do
Police Officers patrol the City?
The city of Lake Havasu
is divided into five beats of varying sizes. Every beat has at
least one officer covering for three shifts (days, swings and
nightshift), seven days a week. That means that at least six
different police officers (including a supervisor) will work to
patrol your area throughout the week at different times of the
day and night. During the busy times (3pm-10pm) there is usually
more than one officer assigned to selected beats.
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Will
the police department recommend an alarm company, gun shop, or
brand of pepper spray?
No, the police
department doesn't recommend companies or brands. We can tell
you what features may be of benefit and what to avoid.
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How do
I obtain a concealed weapon permit?
The Arizona Department
of Public Safety authorizes and issues concealed weapon permits
for Arizona residents. Forms can be obtained at any local gun
shop and are forwarded to DPS.
If you have any other
questions, please do not hesitate to call the Lake Havasu City
Police Department at (928) 855-1171. We will be glad to answer
your questions!
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