CHANDLER, AZ — As students return to the classroom, the Chandler Police Department, in partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, is reminding drivers to use extra caution around schools. From July 20 through July 31, 2026, the Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a high-visibility traffic safety campaign focused on protecting students, parents, school […]

CHANDLER, AZ — What started as a call for service turned into an act of kindness when Chandler police officers noticed an elderly resident struggling to maintain her backyard. So, they decided to lend a hand. During the call, officers saw that weeds had taken over the yard, some nearly as tall as the block fence […]

More than 11 years after losing her father, a Chandler police officer killed in a crash, she was surrounded by the same law enforcement community again. This time as a bride. Ashlyn Holmes-Fuller was married to her husband David, in February at an outdoor Gilbert, AZ wedding. Now in her 20s, Ashlyn was only 11 […]

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