Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol has long supported the notion that involved residents are the most effective crime fighters, reporting suspicious activity as it occurs. This program allows residents to become more actively involved as partners in crime prevention. They are the Phoenix Police Department's "Eyes and Ears!"
History of Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol
The Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Program began in 1994 as Block Watchers on Patrol and was associated with the Block Watch McGruff logo. In 1995 P.N.P. members donated over 5,468 hours of their time patrolling their neighborhoods. By 2004, they spent over 26,000 hours and traveled 77,490 miles assisting the police officers of the City of Phoenix Police Department by driving through their neighborhoods and watching for suspicious criminal behavior, fights, traffic problems, stolen vehicles, and missing persons.
In 1999 the program adopted the name of Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol and its new logo. We have had the opportunity and privilege of training over 4300 citizens in observation skills, criminal codes, police procedures, and drug recognition through non- confrontational methods.
PNP Members average nearly 35,000 miles and 32,000 volunteer hours each year in their Neighborhoods! This is over $741,000 in value to the community.
Forms for Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol members
Log Sheet for Hours
Clothing Order Form
Vehicle Signs
Metal Neighborhood Signs
Citizen Patrols?
I thought patrolling was a job for the Police!
Crime prevention is every citizen's responsibility. Some communities in Phoenix already have conducted citizen patrols with success. Providing these patrols often gives people a stronger sense of ownership in their neighborhood, as well as drawing neighbors together in a common cause.
The citizen patrols can be conducted on an 'as available' basis and are by no means mandatory. The Phoenix Police Department will provide the training and tools to volunteers who would like to become more involved in crime prevention around their neighborhoods.
What are the requirements for becoming a P.N.P. Member?
After the following qualifications are met, a background check will be completed. This process will include a check for warrants and any criminal record. Persons listed as suspects or investigative leads on police reports will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Final approval for participation in the Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol program will be at the discretion of the Patrol Division Assistant Chief of Police
Qualifications:
- Reside in the City of Phoenix
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a government issued photo ID
- Complete mandatory Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol training
Disqualifying conditions:
- Felony convictions within the past 60 months (from time of application)
- Currently on Probation or Parole
- Any pending criminal charges
- Any conviction for a sex crime or crime against children
- Registered as a sex offender
- Adjudicated by the courts to be mentally incompetent
How many hours are required to participate?
Once you complete the 4 hour training, you decide the amount of time you wish to participate. Any volunteers contributing documented hours to this program will be invited to annual program-related ceremonies.
Below are the Training Outline and Schedule dates.
The "powers" of a Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol member?
Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol participants are citizens, not police officers or police department volunteers. They have no powers of arrest beyond that of any private citizen. They are trained for observation purposes only and participate for benefit of their community or neighborhood.
Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Training
The 4-hour Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol classes are now being offered in two formats:
As an In-person class or as an online webinar.
For more information, or to register please send an email to, PNP.Coordinator@phoenix.gov.
