Public Safety

As a reminder, Arizona State law ARS 28-857 requires motorists to stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign, unless the school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway/roadway (i.e. there is a physical barrier between the opposite lanes of travel such as a raised median, guardrail or other longitudinal barrier system).

The Queen Creek Police Department Youth Academy is a free two-week program for Queen Creek youth between the ages of 14 and 18. Students are provided with an inside look at local law enforcement and it is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

“This ceremonial promotional ceremony recognizes the dedication and commitment of our membership,” shared QCFMD Chief Vance Gray. “Many of these individuals were officially promoted months ago, serving our community with compassion in a new role for months before being recognized. This selfless service is what the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department stands for – keeping the community and one another safe."

The mission's Code:Red Heat Relief Campaign goes through Aug. 31 and aims to save vulnerable populations within Maricopa County from the deadly summer heat by distributing 1 million water bottles and helping get people off the streets. They've distributed more than 230,000 water bottles and provided more than 430 heat-relief transport rides so far this summer to people living on the streets of the Valley.

“These grants play a crucial role in our ability to enhance our traffic safety initiatives. Speed, aggressive/reckless driving and DUI/impaired driving are some of the most common factors in injury-related traffic collisions in Queen Creek. The support of these grants is beneficial in helping us meet our goals, which are to keep our roads safe and ensure that everyone in Queen Creek reaches their destination safely,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice.

Proper hydration helps your body regulate its temperature, eliminate waste and keep your mind functioning well. Not getting enough water can have real effects on your health – when your body becomes dehydrated, you can begin suffering from heat-related illnesses, and if left untreated, it can even lead to death.

Legal consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property from June 24 to July 6, and include ground and hand-held sparkling devices; any devices that rise into the air and explode/detonate or fly above the ground are illegal. Individuals who discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response that is required.

Creation of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team will allow for greater transparency and accountability as East Valley police agencies involved in critical force incidents will not be directly involved in the criminal investigation; however, the involved agency will still conduct its own internal investigations.

Officers arrived and identified the body as a boy between 15 and 16 years old who was 6 feet tall and had brown hair. Police are awaiting autopsy results to release the name of the teen.

The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, in partnership with For Our Town – a community initiative between the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Queen Creek – is currently hosting a bottled water drive. You can drop off cases of bottled water at the QCFMD Administration Building, located at 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.