FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I understand the Police Department sponsors police academies
for members of the community. Where can I learn more?
A. Citizens are encouraged to sign up now for our 2010 Citizens
Police Academy that begins Monday, August 9. Participants will
receive a complete overview of the various functions and services
offered by our agency. Topics include criminal investigations,
evidence collection, narcotics, traffic law, and more.
Please click HERE to download a 2010 PVPD Citizens Police Academy
application.
Please click HERE to download a 2010 PVPD Citizens Police Academy
brochure.
Q. What can I do about my neighbor's barking dog?
A. We always recommend trying to determine where the barking dog
location is and attempting to make contact with its owner first.
Often, a neighbor-to-neighbor approach is most appropriate and the
first level towards gaining change. Next, is a phone call to the
police department. Since it usually is not an emergency, call 772-9267,
not 911, and ask for Animal Control. An Animal Control Officer will
attempt to locate the owner and give them a verbal warning. Repeated
calls for service will escalate the process ranging from a Departmental
Report to a citation.
Q. If my dog has been lost, where should I call?
A. You may contact the Police Department and ask for Animal Control.
All impounded dogs are transported to the Prescott Animal Control
Center, located at 1605 Sundog Ranch in Prescott (928-778-7701).
The center is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays
from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. For service after normal business
hours or on weekends and holidays, please call 928-445-3131.
Q. Where can I have my dog licensed?
A. Most veterinarians within of Prescott Valley carry our license
registration information. You may also have your dog licensed at
the Police Department and at the Prescott Animal Control Center,
located at 1605 Sundog Ranch in Prescott. In addition, Petsmart
and Petco stores have licensing paperwork.
Q. I suspect my neighbors are doing drugs. Who should I
contact?
A. There are three answers. The first you may always call the Prescott
Valley Police Department. We do not necessarily need your name.
But we will need to have as much information as possible regarding
the location, possible suspect names and type of activity. License
plates are very helpful. You also contact Yavapai Silent Witness
program 1-800-932-3232. Finally, the Partners Against Narcotics
Trafficking (PANT) collects information about drug
trafficking or manufacturing. The Prescott Valley Police Department
participates in this task force by assigning a detective to this
agency. PANT's phone number is 928-778-0558.
Q. What is the deal about noise complaints? What are the
hours?
A. Town code concerning construction is from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Generally other noises such as yard work, band music, car repairs,
power tools, etc., unless unreasonable in volume must terminate
by 10:00 p.m. You are always welcome to call the police department
and request an officer to check out the source of the noise.
Q. Where do I obtain a copy of a police crime report or
accident report?
A. Copies of these reports can be obtained at the Police Department
information counter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
See the the Records section of the HYPERLINK "http://www.pvaz.net/Index.aspx?page=462"
Support Services page for more information.
Q. Can I report a crime anonymously and possibly receive
a cash reward?
A. Yes. Telephone Yavapai Silent Witness at (800) 932-3232 24-hours
a day, seven days a week to report a crime anonymously. All information
on crimes that you report is investigated, and based upon the outcome,
you may qualify for a cash reward.
Q. If I have questions about property I have lost, that
has been found or which I need to pick up, who do I contact?
A. The Property & Evidence Unit located at the Prescott Valley
Police Operations Building, 7601 Civic Circle, and open Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can contact the Property Custodian
at 928-772-9261. Any found property brought into the police station
will be held for 90 days. Every attempt will be made to locate and
contact the rightful owner of the property. After the 90 day period
has elapsed, unclaimed property items are released to the finder,
auctioned or destroyed. The following items cannot be claimed: contraband,
obscene material, credit cards or personal identification of another
person.
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