Special Services

FLAGSTAFF POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2021

SPECIAL SERVICES

EVIDENCE

In 2021, the Evidence Section received and processed 5,131 pieces of evidence, which were logged in by officers, agents, detectives and Police Aides for case investigation and prosecution. In addition to items of evidence, our technicians handle individual’s property, retained for safekeeping. . There were 581 articles of evidence that met the criteria to be submitted to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Northern Arizona Crime Laboratory) for scientific analysis. This section continues to house and manage over 100,000 items of evidence. The Evidence Section consists of two full-time technicians. Each maintains membership in the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. and participate regularly in trainings put on by the FBI, and Department of Public Safety Crime Lab.

PARKING CONTROL

The Flagstaff Police Department works in conjunction with ParkFlag to help support the mission and vision of the City of Flagstaff and its community members. Officers and Police Aides continue to remain vigilant enforcing parking violations, primarily outside of the downtown area. During 2021, 464 parking citations were issued by Officers and Police Aides. Officers and Police Aides also continue to identify and remove junk or abandoned vehicles. In 2021, the department received 356 calls for service regarding abandoned or junked vehicles, of which, 113 were tagged and reported as such. Ultimately, over 53 of these identified vehicles remained in violation of the city ordinance and required removal via tow. We are excited to continue our work with ParkFlag to promote safe and lawful parking throughout Flagstaff!

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PROPERTY CONTROL

The Flagstaff Police Department employs one Property Control Coordinator. This non-sworn employee actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. They also perform non-commissioned police support duties associated with the maintenance of over 90 police, administrative and specialty vehicles. This includes scheduling and coordinating the service and repair of these vehicles to ensure fleet preparedness as well as coordinating the retirement of vehicles and the upfit of their replacement. Additionally, they manage and stock equipment issued to officers to keep personnel safe and the Department functioning at its highest level.

ANIMAL CONTROL

The Flagstaff Police Department has two full-time Animal Control Officers with a combined total of over 40 years’ experience in the field. They are dedicated to providing the best customer service to the community and our partners to ensure the safety and welfare of animals. They enforce city and state laws, impound strays, as well as investigate bite, cruelty and noise disturbances. They provide outreach and educational resources to the public through events such as the Coconino County Fair. Both are members of the Arizona Animal Control Association.

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