Public Safety

This is the 22nd year that the The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – have extended this free invitation as a small gesture of thanks to our nation’s heroes. The 2024 WM Phoenix Open will take place Feb. 5-11 at TPC Scottsdale. “The People’s Open” was named Tournament of the Year at the 2023 PGA TOUR annual meetings, garnering the award for the fifth time to acknowledge the tournament’s legendary status as one the most unique events in golf.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program offered through the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department that educates volunteers about preparedness. The class is limited to 25 attendees and participants must be Town of Queen Creek residents or live within the Queen Creek County Island Fire District. This year's training class begins Feb. 8.

The Queen Creek Police Department released the following statement by Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 on its social media outlets.

The Queen Creek Police Department reminds residents that any fireworks that go into the air are illegal. Legal, consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property; individuals who use, discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response.

"I want to thank those parents and children that have come forward to provide information or details related to this case. However, some parents have actively refused to let their children participate in the investigation. We need people to come forward and stand up for Preston."

Hansen just completed paramedic school and passed his National Registry Exam. 

Christian Bajc, Logan Jacobsen and Erik Kuebler recently graduated as part of Class 23-02 from the Gilbert Regional Recruit Academy.

On Friday, Dec. 15, the Pinal County Attorney’s Office announced that Anthony Jason Garcia, 17, has been indicted for the murder of Jamiere Jenkins, 17, a junior at Combs High School in San Tan Valley.

“We have and we will continue to have moments of silence in Preston’s honor. I absolutely condemn this senseless act. Those that are responsible must be held accountable,” said Mayor Julia Wheatley. “Seeking justice for Preston is the Queen Creek Police Department’s top priority.”

If you're planning to watch the cruise this evening, QCPD is asking the public to stay safe by watching from a well lit area that is off the roadway.