Oro Valley Police Department - Tucson, Arizona

Boris Springer

I respect the police in Oro Valley for what they do. That being said I feel there are too many officers for an area with very low crime. The city of Tucson has a horrible crime problem and Oro Valley cops do not seem to have enough to do besides enforce speeding and harass people over minor infractions. They have fast response times and are usually decent thanks to their large numbers. I feel they have a guilty until proven innocent demeanor and will stalk people walking late at night in their cop cars. Oro Valley buys them brand new fleets which is unneeded while the city of Tucson is still running their old Crown Victorias. Send the officers to Tucson we don't need so many security guards protecting old valley's target and walmarts.

Jerrad Trotter

Having had two very life changing and frightening interactions with two of OVPDs celebrated officers, I cannot in good conscious support this department or what it stands for. For reference, I am a business owner with no criminal history. The interactions involved illegal threats, conduct unbecoming, and acting outside the oath the officers swear. It has been disheartening to learn how both the administrative departments, supervision, and officers behave when they do not know they are being observed. It has been all the more heartbreaking to witness aggressive, unwarranted, and threatening officer behavior even when an officer knows he is being observed.

Out of fear of additional retaliation by a department that has proven itself willing and comfortable with acting outside the law and its very own tenets, I have waited to submit my review until now. No matter what position a person holds, there is no place for abuse, threatening, and illegality. But especially so for someone operating under sworn oath and a badge. I pray not one more person is harassed, threatened, hurt, lied to, or retaliated against by Oro Valley's finest. Most unfortunately, the officers eluded to are decorated, with some holding positions of leadership.

If decorated officers and those in leadership behave this way openly and privately, I hazard to imagine what subordinates are being taught and encouraged to do in commission of their duties. And if "Attitude reflects leadership", Oro Valley Police Department's issues are verifiably top down.

Dear God, keep, protect, and be with anyone who has the misfortune of nonconsensual contact with any representative of this department. Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Mr2Cents Lr

Had an “encounter” with officer Vanessa Molina. Found her to be officious, belligerent, and has apparent cognitive bias. Her heuristic techniques is probably to reduce her cognitive load. Oro Valley PD should test her for dysrationalia, and/or quite possibly she just has CWBS (chick with badge syndrome). Thank God not all female cops act in the manner in which I got from V. Molina. Apparently she’s about three years on job now, hopefully she’ll grow up to becoming an unbiased and better cop. Hopefully she doesn’t get to be detective, at least in her current inductive and deductive reasoning skills.
Appears like Oro Valley PD is covering their stellar officer V. Molina
My post was removed regarding their own. Blue line covering their bottoms
At least it was posted for a few days before they caught it

Karin “Desertgrl” M.

I'm totally embarrassed about my situation in a parking lot. I reported, by my big mistake, a false report to OVPD. They rushed out to help me. All was quickly resolved, to my embarrassment. I apologized for wasting his time, and he just smiled and was so kind with his response. He didn't roll his eyes at me, nor was he condescending. I was so appreciative and want to say thank you to him for his service!

At least I made him smile.?

onenikkione

The couple of interactions that I have had with OVPD have been very positive. Also, I appreciate seeing officers out among the general public and keeping drivers in check, including myself!! I grew up in a city that has slowly, over 30 plus years, deteriorated to a point where the local police are rarely seen which has resulted in a huge increase in crime and drivers ignoring traffic signs to the point where many drivers don't even attempt to slow down at Stop signs in neighborhoods. This may not be a police issue, but I would like to see an earlier notification, while driving, maybe a Flashing sign notifying drivers that they are coming upon a 15 mph school zone.

Carolina

Got pulled over no reason given than let off with a warning very confusing

TC Brown

Perfect experience for getting fingerprinted. Easy to schedule appointment. Staff called to remind me of appointment. Cashier and other administrative staff were great to deal with. Volunteers checking me in and taking my prints were efficient, friendly and professional. Great customer service throughout the process. It was a 45 minute drive from my house, but worth the trip. Will use them again if needed in the future.

Jennifer Woulard

I'm 51 and I've spent the majority of my life (12 y.o.- now) active/living in OV. As a teenager, I got lots of waste of finite fuel tickets, but I learned and lightened my foot. Every experience with OVPD from speeding to having high school parties busted to being broken down on the side of the road to having been a victim of a crime have all ended up as positive experiences. I admit there were a couple of instances of arrogance with a couple of rookies, but in general, the majority are good & decent. I treat them with respect and they usually do the same back.

To the reviewer who wants to complain about the "surplus" of officers and equipment while at the same time lauding the low crime rate, you can't have it both ways. OVPD can't just OFFLOAD personnel to another jurisdiction, & our taxes pay for the officers, detectives, etc., who work to keep crime low. If you would like to see fewer patrols, then you should prepare to embrace higher crime - something you claim to appreciate the absence of.

My cousin is a patrol officer for TPD & if his/their conditions, budgets, and manpower were anything like OVPD, Tucson's crime profile would be a very different landscape. I have a lot of sympathy for him & his fellows, but you're ridiculous in your assumption that ANY LEO can or SHOULD just send personnel over to anywhere else. But for the record, OVPD, PCSO, & HP all lend help to each other as well as to TPD when able. They ARE working together, but your solution is fantasy.

5 stars, OVPD. Keep up the patrols & the equipment reqs.