Public Safety

The newest Queen Creek Police Department unit was part of last week's large-scale event security with QCPD K-9 Officer Deanna Kuhn and K-9 Obi.

When QCFMD began providing services in 2008, the town’s population was just over 24,000. In its first year of operation, the department launched with about 30 employees, two stations and two fire trucks. With a current population of approximately 71,000, the department has grown to meet the needs of the community, with 81 employees, five fire stations located strategically throughout the community and 12 vehicles. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers and firefighters, enjoy fun activities and check out Queen Creek's public safety equipment and vehicles next Saturday.

Friday's event does require prior registration. Participants will need to bring their own car seats and the instructions that came with the seat.

The location of the facility is ideal as it is located adjacent to the town’s Field Operations Facility and Frontier Family Park (under construction). The purchase of the Barney Family Sports Complex is anticipated to cost up to 25% less than the cost to acquire the land and build a new facility.

This K-9 unit includes two German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mixed breed dogs and their handlers: Obi works with officer Deanna Kuhn and Jack works with officer Ryan Grossman. Both specialty trained police canines are now working in the Queen Creek community for search and detection operations or tasks. Jack is being trained in narcotics detection and Obi is trained in explosives detection.

Come and meet your town police officers and command staff from 5 to 7 p.m. this Thursday at Someburros.

"Thanks to the hard work of QCPD detectives, and with help from the Gilbert Police Department and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, QCPD has identified and arrested a 23-year-old Mesa man. The suspect was booked into the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jail on two separate felony charges. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering at a local hospital," said QCPD officials. "We appreciate all of you who reached out to help and provided tips in this case." 

"You have a plan, but when you see it on paper it's really an extraordinary group of people who have done amazing things and we've exceeded my expectations in my own mind," Police Chief Randy Brice said yesterday.

Officer Rachel de la Torre had a blast reading "The Book with no Name" to the children who participated in this month's event. She also talked to them about her role as a "helper" in the community. She told them not to be afraid to come up to an officer if they ever get lost or need help.