Patrol
When stopped by police, remember:
- A police officer may pull you over at any time for a traffic offense or police investigation.
- When you see the red and blue lights and/or hear the siren, remain calm and safely pull over to the right side of the road as soon as possible.
- Remain in your vehicle unless the officer advises you otherwise.
- Keep your hands on the steering wheel where the officer can see them.
- Avoid any sudden movements, especially toward the floorboard, rear seat, or passenger side of the vehicle.
- Do not immediately reach for your license or other documents until the officer requests them. Arizona State Law requires drivers to show their license, vehicle registration and insurance card upon request.
- If your documents are out of reach, tell the officer where they are before you reach for them.
- If you have a weapon in the vehicle, promptly notify the officer of its location.
- If the stop occurs during darkness, turn on your dome or interior lights so the officer can easily see the interior of your car.
- If there are passengers in your vehicle, encourage them to remain quiet and cooperative with instructions.
- The officer may issue you a ticket. If you feel the reason is vague or unclear, ask the officer for details.
- Avoid becoming argumentative. Arguing will not change the officer's mind. If you want to contest the violation, you will have an opportunity to address the matter in court.
- Be honest with the officer. If you really didn't see the stop sign, or were unaware of the speed limit, let the officer know. Being honest about the situation never hurts.
- Finally, if you receive a ticket, accept it calmly. Accepting is not an admission of guilt.
Don't become a victim! The best way to prevent you or your family from becoming a victim of a burglary or theft is to secure all personal property.
Automobile Burglary / Theft:
Automobile Burglary / Theft:
- Do not leave the doors unlocked.
- Do not leave windows open.
- Do not leave the keys to the car in the vehicle.
- Do not leave valuable inside the vehicle.
- Activate the alarm, if there is 1.
- Do not leave the doors unlocked when nobody is home.
- Do not leave windows open when nobody is home.
- Activate the alarm, if there is one.
- Be careful who has knowledge of your alarm code.
- When going on vacation, contact the Wickenburg Police Department at 928-684-5411 for a Vacation Watch form or download it.
- Have the delivery of mail and newspapers stopped while on vacation.
- Make sure the exterior property has proper lighting at night.
- If you notice a suspicious person at a neighbor's house or in the area, contact the Wickenburg Police Department at 928-684-5411.