Police Department

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FY26 Budget Public Input

The City will be holding town halls to hear from the public on the FY26 City budget. You can also fill out a survey on budget priorities (Survey Closes Friday, April 11, 2025). Over the past three budget cycles, TPD's unfunded needs have continued to grow.

In-person:

Tuesday, April 1, 6-7 p.m. – Randolph Recreation Center, 200 S Alvernon Way (Bldg. 2)
Wednesday, April 2, 6-7 p.m. – El Pueblo Senior Center, 101 W Irvington Rd (Bldg. 13)
Thursday, April 3, 6-7 p.m. – Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd

Virtual:

Thursday, April 10, 6-7 p.m. – Click to join the meeting.

	Requested	Approved	Unfunded Needs
FY23	$20,519,910	$7,128,700	$13,391,210
FY24	$29,658,010	$14,716,010	$14,942,000
FY25	$58,545,227	$17,386,830	$41,158,397

FY26 Department Request

Below is the department's presentation to the City Manager on February 21, 2025, and an excerpt showing the impact of inflation.

FY26-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 558KB)

And here are the department's budget presentations for FY24 and FY25.

FY24-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
FY25-Budget-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 945KB)

TPD is a learning organization, engaged in evidence-based policing

In fact, TPD was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice as a partner agency in the National Public Safety Partnership, a program to combat violent crime, especially drug, gang, and gun violence. Our participation is already paying dividends, with a threefold increase in our clearance (solve) rate of non-fatal shootings. Our clearance rate for homicide cases is already among the highest of any major city in the U.S. – over 90% in 2023. Read more...

Police Non-Emergency Services

For emergencies, call 911. To report a non-emergency, call the police non-emergency line: 520-791-4444.

The Tucson Police Department provides many non-emergency services. If you don't find what you're looking for, check Other Resources, Contact and Feedback, or contact your nearest police substation.

Alarm Registration, Renewal, & Info
Attorney Interview Request
Attorney Services
- HGN Logs
- Intox Records
Car Seat Help Line: Call 520-837-7232 for help with child passenger safety. Leave your name, phone number, and closest major intersection and a Car Seat Technician will get back to you.
Crime Prevention
- Crime Free Multi-Housing
- Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.)
- Homeowner/Neighborhood Association Request for TPD Member to Attend a Meeting
- Neighborhood Watch
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Fingerprinting
Hire an Off-Duty Officer
Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permits
Report a Crime
Report Embezzlement
Report a Loud "Unruly Gathering" (Red Tag Ordinance)
Report Street Racing (Call 911 if it's happening now.)
Report Unsafe Driving / Traffic Watch (Call 911 if it's happening now.)
Retrieve an Impounded Vehicle
Request Police Records
Safe Place Program
Victim Rights Information

Other Resources

Tucson is fortunate to have many government and community partners working to meet community needs.

Services

Legal

Courts

Contact and Feedback

The Tucson Police Department welcomes feedback that helps us improve as an agency.

File a Complaint Against a TPD Member

Thank a TPD Member

About Us
Contact Us
Crime Victim Survey
Explorers (Tucson Police Explorer Post 180 youth program, exploring a career in law enforcement)
Investigative Services Bureau
Patrol Services Bureau (Police Substations)

Data and Oversight

The Tucson Police Department benefits from data-informed practices and community oversight.

TPD has a robust Analysis Division that compiles data on crime, traffic, and staffing. Community oversight includes the Community Police Advisory Review Board (CPARB), Force Review Board, and Sentinel Event Review Board.

Critical Incident Review
General Orders
Office of Professional Standards (Internal Affairs)
Media Releases
Police Dashboards
- Crime Statistics
- Police Activity
- Traffic Statistics
Radio Codes ("10 Codes")

Department Head

Chief Kasmar, in uniform, smiling in front of an American flag

Chief of Police Chad Kasmar

Chief Kasmar is a Tucson native who came to TPD in 2000, shortly after graduating from the University of Arizona. He has served in multiple roles in the department, including as Deputy Chief, Chief of Staff, and Eastside Patrol Division Commander.

The father of two boys, and an avid cyclist, Chief Kasmar serves on the board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson, and has for the past 9 years.

Main Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 520-791-4444

88-CRIME

520-88-CRIME 520-882-7463
https://88crime.org

Submit information on crimes. You can remain anonymous.

Organization Chart

Click to view Tucson Police Department Organization Chart(PDF, 170KB)

Contact Us

Headquarters

Tucson Police Department
270 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

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Police Department

FY26 Budget Public Input

Requested

Approved

Unfunded Needs

FY23

FY24

FY25