Police Department

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside's Chief of Police, Sherwood (Woody) Eldredge, and the entire staff of the department welcome you to the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department's Home Page on the World Wide Web.

The department was formed in July of 1985 to serve and protect the citizens and visitors to Pinetop-Lakeside. Located in the heart of the White Mountains of Arizona, the Town enjoys all four seasons of the year and draws visitors on a year-round basis. The police department's main goal is to provide the people of the community a safe environment to work, play and enjoy.

FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU

Welcome to the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department's Field Operations Bureau. The Bureau is supervised by a Commander and is staffed with three sergeants, eight patrol officers, a School Resource Officer and an Animal Control Officer. The Bureau is also supplemented by a number of volunteers who participate in the department's Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.) program who add to the eyes and ears of the department and assist in many nonhazardous areas where a sworn officer is not required.

The Police Department is always looking for individuals who are interested in participating in the Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.) program. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in this valuable program, please contact the Police Administrative Office at (928) 368-8803.

The goal of the Field Operations Bureau is to provide 24 hour, seven-day a week protection of the citizens and visitors of this community by providing a safer environment and serving community through techniques embodied in the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (C.O.P.P.S.).

The Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department employs AZ POST certified officers. Starting salary is $36,333 with a uniform allowance of $200 per month. We have a competitive benefit package, call for details. Work, live and raise your family in the beautiful White Mountains.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION

The Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, (C.I.D.) consists of two Detectives. The C.I.D. is responsible for the follow up investigations of reported crimes and incidents that are usually generated through the initial reporting of a crime to a Uniformed Patrol Officer. Members of the C.I.D. are on a 24 hour, seven-day call out status for response to major crimes, homicide, robbery, major burglaries, etc. The C.I.D. uses many current crime scene protocols in the investigation and solving of crimes, such as crime scene photography-both still and video, latent print examination and collection, forensic impression examination and collection, and electronic surveillance. The C.I.D. has had a very successful conviction rate on crimes ranging from homicide, sexual assault, armed robberies, and drug cases, to white-collar crimes. To find out more about Sex Offenders in the State of Arizona, visit the Arizona Sex Offenders web site.

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

The Communications Center for the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department is a PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) that works in tandem with local, statewide and national law enforcement agencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Communications personnel dispatch for the police department and handle all 911 and public calls for assistance. Once it is determined what type of assistance is needed, they dispatch the appropriate agency. Each dispatcher leaves their shift with the satisfaction that, as first contact with the public, they play a vital role in providing for officer and public safety for the community.

Full time Communication Specialists have a 40-hour work week, five 8-hour shifts, with a starting pay of $13.65 per hour. Full-time benefits are provided including paid sick leave and paid vacation. Communication Specialists need to have multi-tasking capabilities dispatching police services. Part-time Communication Specialists work less than 20 hours per week at $13.65 per hour with possible fill in shifts. Part time Communication Specialists need to have the same multi-tasking capabilities as full time personnel. New hires are required to pass a law enforcement background check.

For further employment information contact Linda Walker at 928.368.8803, or by e-mail at lwalker@ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us

ANIMAL CONTROL

The Police Department provides animal control to the citizens of Pinetop-Lakeside. The responsibility of the Animal Control Officer is to provide the citizens of Pinetop-Lakeside with courteous, efficient, effective animal control. The duties of the Animal Control Officer are to control dogs at large, to insure that dogs are licensed and have the proper vaccination tags. The Animal Control Officer is also charged with the responsibility to enforce the quarantine regulations and work with the State Health Service laboratory to insure a safe environment for the citizens and visitors of Pinetop-Lakeside.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

The Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department Public Information Center telephone number is (928) 368-5500. Calling this number allows the caller to receive up-to-date information that is relevant to Town citizens and visitors concerning emergencies, weather and road conditions, or a public service announcement. The number can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department
1360 N. Niels Hansen Lane
Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona 85929
Administrative Office (928) 368-8803
Public Information Center (Recording) (928) 368-5500
Dispatch (928) 368-8800
TDD (928) 368-8802
FAX (928) 368-8814

PINETOP-LAKESIDE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD

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