The goal of the Tempe Police Department is to reduce harm in our communities.  As a department, we use a variety of methodology to work toward this goal.  The Tempe Police Department is respected locally and nationally as a leader in innovation.  The key to our success in these areas is the collaboration we have with our community, our businesses, schools, our non-profit partners, Arizona State University, and many other organizations.  

At the Tempe Police Department, we focus much of our time and resources to engage with the community on a deeper level by hiring the right people for Tempe, who align with our values - Excellence, Professionalism and Compassion. We focus on developing a well-trained, resilient workforce committed to meeting the demands of the neighborhoods in which we serve.