December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month! Know Your Options: Designate a Sober Driver Call a Rideshare or Taxi Host Responsibly See Something, Say Something

Don't Let a DUI Ruin Your Holiday Cheer!   Make smart choices and plan for a safe ride home. Did you know, DUI incidents spike during the holidays from December 11 to January 1? Let's make responsible choices and keep our roads safe.

🎁Home Safe for the Holidays!🎁 Celebrate responsibly and make sure you have a safe way to get home. #HolidaySafety #DriveSober #DUIPrevention #StaySafe

Hosting a Holiday Party? Ensure Everyone Gets Home Safe! Serve food & non-alcoholic drinks, plan safe rides, provide ride info, monitor guests, and offer overnight options. Let’s celebrate responsibly!

However you celebrate, if your plans involve alcohol, make sure you plan for a designated driver. Drive Sober Get Pulled Over.

🥂Ring in the New Year safely!🥂 Even one drink can cause impairment. If you've been drinking, call a sober friend, use rideshare, or take a taxi to get home safely. Let's make 2025 a year to remember for all the right reasons. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

MPD held its first Recruit Testing event of 2025 with candidates taking the POPAT Fitness test, written exam, and oral board. Thanks to all applicants! Next test: Feb 22, 2025. Learn more at maricopa-az.gov/departments/ci… #MaricopaPolice #PoliceRecruitment #MPD

SMITH ENKE OVERNIGHT WORK 🚧 Tonight at approximately 8 p.m. there will be individual lane closures along JWP as crews conduct electrical work. The traffic signals will go offline temporarily at approximately 11 p.m. MPD officers will be on-site to assist with traffic.

LANE CLOSURE 🚧 Please be advised, the inner eastbound lane of Maricopa Casa Grande Highway between Stonegate Rd and Porter Rd will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for asphalt repairs.

Our Maricopa Police Cadets excelled at the 2025 Chandler Tactical Competition this past weekend! 🏆 They took home Top Honors: 1st in Hatchet Throwing, 1st & 2nd in TI Shooting, 3rd in Vertical Assault & 5 Man HRT. Congrats to our outstanding cadets!

🚧 Smith Enke Intersection Update! 🚧 Great news, Maricopa! Final striping is today, marking the end of this phase. Lane restrictions lift this afternoon! ✅ New right turn lane onto John Wayne Pkwy ✅ Easier access for eastbound shoppers.

Meet Jim DeVenezia, the Community Support Specialist at Maricopa PD. His work goes beyond law enforcement, offering support and a friendly face to those in need. See how Jim makes a difference. maricopa-az.gov/Home/Component…

ROAD WORK 🚧 Upcoming lane closures for overnight crack seal work Feb 17-19, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.: ▶️ Two lanes southbound John Wayne Pkwy (between Cobblestone Dr to northern city limits) ▶️ One lane Edison Rd (between John Wayne Pkwy to Butterfield Rd)

It's National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate our SROs for making schools safe and supportive. Learn more: maricopa-az.gov/Home/Component… #NationalSRODay #AppreciationPost #SchoolSafety #ThankYouSROs

Ever thought about becoming an officer for the City of Maricopa? We're just one week away from our next Recruit Testing Day at MPD on February 22nd. The deadline to register is February 19th. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Learn more and apply at Maricopa-AZ.gov/MPDcareers

TRAFFIC ALERT🚧The city is adjusting traffic to ease commutes. On Feb 27, new signs will guide big rigs to an outer right-turn lane at Smith Enke & John Wayne Parkway. Expect a yellow right-turn light to yield. New lane markings will be installed on March 6 during non-peak hours.

Join the Maricopa CERT for a FREE training starting March 8! Learn emergency response skills, including disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid, and more. Limited spots available! Reserve yours: maricopa-az.gov/CERT

For non-emergency situations, you can easily file a report online instead of calling or visiting the police station. Simply visit MPD.Report   ⚠️ If you know the suspect or are unsure of what qualifies, please call 520-568-3673.

🏛️ Work Here Wednesday! 🏛️ The City of Maricopa is seeking passionate individuals for our team. 📍 Police Officer Recruit & Lateral 📍 Dispatcher PRN & Lateral 💼 Apply: Maricopa-AZ.gov/Careers Come build a city with us!