When Lt. Nicole Vasey went back to the office following maternity leave, she brought her young sons with her not just once, but twice. Both boys participated in the Chandler Police Department’s Baby at Work program. “The purpose of this program is for you to bond and have that time with your child while still […]

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chandler Police arrested three men following a disturbance involving firearms at the Chandler Fashion Center Monday night. Officers responded to the mall, located at 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., around 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 5 after receiving reports that two men were threatening another man with guns near the food court. Officers located Jalen Thomas […]

As we welcome the New Year, I want to take this opportunity to thank the community for your continued trust and support throughout 2025. Public safety is a shared responsibility, and it is an honor for the men and women of the Chandler Police Department to serve such a safe and vibrant city. 2025 was […]

Chandler Police Increases Holiday Patrols to Keep Shoppers Safe The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the Chandler Police Department is stepping up visibility and patrols to help keep our shopping areas safe, deter theft, and ensure a joyful season for everyone. Through December, shoppers at Chandler Fashion Center and nearby retail areas will […]

Chandler Community Partners Come Together for Second Annual Youth CPR Training Event More than 150 teens gathered at the Chandler/Gilbert YMCA on Nov. 22, 2025 for the second annual Youth CPR Training Event, an expanding community partnership dedicated to equipping young people with lifesaving skills. The event brought together the Chandler Police Department, Chandler Fire […]

Chandler Launches Winter Drowning Prevention Campaign More than 20% of Chandler’s Drowning Calls Happen During Winter Months As our desert temperatures cool and residents shift their attention away from summer heat, The Chandler Police Department is urging the community to remain vigilant around pools, lakes, canals and other bodies of water. Despite the common perception […]

Media Advisory: Three Juveniles Facing Charges in Conley Elementary Burglary Case

9th Annual Pizza With Police Brings Neurodiverse Community Together The Chandler Police Department’s 9th Annual Pizza With Police brought our neurodiverse community together for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and fun. What began as a simple idea from a parent of a child with special needs has grown into one of one of the departments most meaningful […]

Chandler, Ariz. – Since July 1, 2024 The Chandler Police Department’s Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) has played a critical role in modernizing public safety and improving officer response. Serving as a central hub for public safety technology, the RTOC integrates camera feeds, sensors, license plate readers, 911 streaming software, and databases to deliver real-time support to […]

On the morning of July 17, Chandler Police officers responded swiftly to a potentially life-threatening situation involving a non-verbal child found walking alone along Ocotillo Road. Just minutes after the initial call came in at about 9:30 a.m. the department’s Real Time Operations Center (RTOC) staff located the 11-year-old on surveillance cameras and relayed the […]