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City Of Yuma Arizona - Park Patrol program begins Feb 1 31 January 2024 ( news )
City Of Yuma , state Arizona ( By Press Release office)
Jan 31,2024
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The Yuma Police Department ( YPD ) and Parks and Recreation will implement a new Park Patrol program beginning Feb . 1 .
Park Patrol will take place in addition to regularly scheduled patrols by on - duty officers . The focus is to provide a positive and enjoyable experience at City of Yuma parks . The Park Patrol will help educate park visitors on park rules and regulations while helping to preserve these facilities by deterring vandalism and crime .
Park Patrol officers are there to interact with park users to provide information regarding proper park use . Park Patrol will be staffed by sworn officers who will have full enforcement authority .
“Our first thing is to educate park visitors , so if they’re doing something they shouldn’t , we will let them know that , ” said YPD Captain Wayne Boyd . “Certainly , if we need to , we will take appropriate enforcement action . ”
Visitors to City parks who happen to see a crime being committed should call the Yuma Police Department at 928 - 783 - 4421 or download and utilize the YPD mobile app . To remain anonymous , use the YPD app or call 78 - CRIME at 928 - 782 - 7463 . For emergencies , call 911 .
To report a maintenance issue with a park playground , restroom , ramada , or sports facility , use the
Yuma Click & Fixapp or visit
yumaaz . gov/YumaClickFix
.
“Parks are popular and important community spaces . Preliminary findings from the public outreach portion of the Parks , Arts , Recreation and Trails Master Plan process indicate that Yuma’s residents place a high value on these spaces – more so than in most other cities the consultant has studied , ” said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Urfer . “Usage rates are very high and the survey overwhelmingly validates that parks are important in Yuma . With that level of value and usage in mind , it is important for the City to focus on ensuring park visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience . First and foremost , residents simply want their parks to safe and well maintained . One very important program that will help us achieve that goal is to employ an effective park patrol program . ”
City of Yuma Parks are open from sunrise to 11 p . m . daily .
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