Phoenix Law Enforcement Agencies

Arizona

Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon State, is a vibrant and diverse region in the southwestern United States. Famous for its breathtaking natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, Arizona offers a striking mix of desert landscapes, pine forests, and rugged mountains. Its capital, Phoenix, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, while Tucson and Flagstaff showcase the state’s rich cultural and historical roots. Arizona is home to numerous Native American tribes, whose traditions and heritage deeply influence the state's identity. With a booming economy driven by technology, aerospace, and tourism, Arizona blends natural beauty with innovation and cultural depth, making it a unique and dynamic place to live and explore.

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Phoenix

United States | Arizona

Updated - July 18, 2025

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Phoenix is the vibrant capital and largest city in Arizona. Phoenix Police Department is the primary responding agency.

*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in Phoneix*

-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-

Local/State Agencies

Agency (Click Me)	Governing Body	Type
Phoenix Police	City of Phoenix	Municipal police
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office	Maricopa County Sheriff	County Police
Arizona State University Police Department	Arizona State University	Campus Police
Grand Canyon University Police Department	Grand Canyon University	Campus Police
Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department	Maricopa Community Colleges	Campus police
Highway Patrol Division	Arizona Department of Public Safety	State Police
Arizona Game And Fish Department	Arizona Game and Fish Department	State Police
Arizona State Parks – Law Enforcement	Arizona State Parks	State Police
ADOT Enforcement and Compliance	Arizona Department of Transportation	State Police
Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control	Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control	State Police

Federal Agencies

*with a visible patrolling prescence*

Agency (Click Me)	Governing Body
U.S. Forest Service - Rangers	United States Department of Agriculture

Ability to issue Arizona traffic citations?

Agency	Yes/No
Phoenix Police	Yes
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office	Yes
Arizona State University Police Department	Yes
Grand Canyon University Police Department	Yes
Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department	Yes
Arizona Highway Patrol	Yes
Arizona Game And Fish Department	Yes
Arizona State Parks – Law Enforcement	Yes
ADOT Enforcement and Compliance	Yes
Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control	Yes
US Forest Service	Yes, if deputized

*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property. Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*