Public Safety Information
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How do I request a Criminal History Check? | ||
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Individuals requiring background or criminal history information may obtain a Sheriff’s Certificate of Immigration Letter from:
Records Maintenance Unit
1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite C Tucson, AZ 85714-1758 (520) 351-4650 Please note the certificate will only include information reference Pima County Sheriff’s Department contacts. Other background and criminal history checks may be obtained from each individual agency or contact:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
(602) 223-2222 Visa letters providing date, charge and disposition of felony convictions are prepared for requesting adults
for the purpose of international travel only. No letters are issued for purposes of employment or housing. Responses to requests submitted by mail will be forwarded directly to the consulate. Research for visa letter requests is limited to a search of the Department’s original records for the past 10 years. Research does not include a query of other agencies’ records or databases. Requests may be made in person or by mail to the Records Maintenance Unit. Requests for certificates or letters must include:
Requests for juveniles must be made at the Pima County Juvenile Court Center. |
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Where is the Pima County Adult Detention Center? | ||
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1270 W. Silverlake Rd. |
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How do I find out if I have a Warrant for my arrest? | ||
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If you suspect that a warrant exists for your arrest you should contact the court of jurisdiction. Individuals seeking information about the status of a court case or final case disposition must contact the court of jurisdiction.
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How do I contact my Arizona State Prosecutor? | ||
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Pima County Attorney’s Office
32 N. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 740-5600 State of Arizona, Attorney General 400 W. Congress St., Suite 315 Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 628-6504 United States Attorney |
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I am required to register as a sex offender, how do I do this? | ||
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In Arizona, sheriff’s departments are responsible for providing registration services to convicted sex offenders and disseminating information to the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the statewide registry. For those individuals residing in Pima County, registration shall be completed at our Forensic Unit located at:
Pima County Sheriff’s Department
Forensic Unit 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite D Tucson, AZ (520) 351-4982 Offenders may register Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 9:00AM – 11:30AM and 12:30PM – 3:00PM |
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How can I find out about sex offenders living in my neighborhood? | ||
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety is responsible for maintaining a state-wide database of level 2 and level 3 sex offenders. Visit the Sex Offenders InfoCenter for additional information. Searches can be performed by zip code, address, or offender name. |
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Does PCSD perform public fingerprinting? | ||
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers provide fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, or immigration applications for a fee of $10.00 (cash only) per card. Government-issued photo identification cards are required for fingerprinting services. These services are available Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, during the hours of 10:00am and 1:45pm. Also the first Saturday of every month, duringthe hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm at: 1650 E. Benson Highway, Suite B Tucson, Arizona 85714-1758 Phone: (520) 351-4680 |
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Where can I obtain information about a concealed weapons permit? | ||
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Contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety at (602) 223-2000 or visit their Website. Applications for a concealed weapons permit must be made to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. |
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How do I recover seized or found property? | ||
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Individuals seeking information about the release of seized, recovered, or found property should contact the Evidence Unit at (520) 351-4724. |
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A deputy confiscated my property, how do I get it back? | ||
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You must contact the assigned case officer and request that the items be authorized for release. After the officer advises you that the property is authorized for release, contact the Evidence Unit at (520) 351-4724 to make arrangements (date and time) to pick-up your property. Bring identification and verification of ownership with you. Please be advised that Evidence personnel cannot authorize the release of confiscated property. Contact our Records Unit at (520) 351-8550 to obtain the name and phone number of the assigned case officer. |
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What is the contact information for other Law Enforcement Agencies? | ||
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
1 S. Church Ave., Suite 600 Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 623-4306 Marana Police Department 13291 N. Lon Adams Marana, AZ 85653 (520) 616-0539 Oro Valley Police Department 11000 N. La Canada Dr. Oro Valley, AZ 85737 (520) 229-4934 South Tucson Police Department
1601 S. 6th Ave South Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 622-3307 State of Arizona Department of Public Safety 6401 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85706 (520) 746-4500 Tucson Police Department 270 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 791-4444 |
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How do I obtain crime statistics or crime maps? | ||
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To obtain monthly and annual crime statistics, including a breakdown of Part I and Part II statistics, please visit the Crime Statistics page. Additionally, the Pima County Sheriff's Department now provides interactive crime mapping via CrimeReports.com. Through these maps, the public can search for a specific location/area or address, and view information in nine different crime categories. This is a very useful tool for general public and realtor inquiries. These maps only display data for incidents reported to the Pima County Sheriff's Department including Ajo and Green Valley, and the towns of Sahuarita, Marana, and Oro Valley. CrimeReports.com also provides basic statistical information through their use of analytics. For general public and realtor inquiries, please contact our Community Resources Unit at (520) 351-4615, or e-mail your request to pcsd@pimasheriff.net. Please provide specific location (address and/or cross streets), timeframes, and the reason for your request. Please enter “Crime Statistics Request” in the subject line. Law enforcement inquiries should be directed to the Grants and Planning Section at (520) 351-6240, or e-mail your request to pcsd@pimasheriff.net. |
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