About PHX PD
Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1881
The City of Phoenix Police Department was first established as a Town Marshal’s Office in 1881 with the election of Enrique Garfias. The agency would function as a Town Marshal until 1913 when AJ Moore was appointed as the first Phoenix Police Chief.
As the Department grew on pace with the City, several additional resources were created to assist officers in the field, including a Reserve Division in 1918, and a Communications Bureau in 1932.
Around 1948, the Department created a formal training facility near South Mountain, where it remains today. This facility created a state-of-the-art training environment for officers entering the profession. Beginning in 1956, the first four female officers were hired by the Department, assigned to the Downtown area in a limited capacity.
P.R.I.D.E. Statement
Referred to as P.R.I.D.E., these values define the highest standards of conduct and professionalism required in law enforcement that our employees have identified with for many years.
(P)rotection & Prevention
(R)esponsibility & Respect
(I)ntegrity & Ideals
(D)edication to Duty
(E)mployee Excellence
