Surprise Police Department

10/16/2026

Tomorrow night is G.A.I.N. Night! 🚓🚒🎃

Join Surprise Police and Fire-Medical for a FREE night of family fun featuring trick-or-treating, a gaming trailer, bounce houses, music, public safety displays and more!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.

Learn more at surpriseaz.gov/GAIN.

10/15/2026

🎓 INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE. BUILDING OUR FUTURE🚔

Today, the Surprise Police Department proudly welcomed eight new officers following their graduation from Class 9 of the West Valley Law Enforcement Training Academy!

Their graduation marks the end of months of demanding academy training, but their preparation began long before day one. Through programs like SPEED (Surprise Police Exercise Education and Development), our team invests in future officers before they ever earn a badge, helping prepare them not only to succeed in the academy, but to build successful careers serving and protecting Surprise.

And Class 9 certainly made its mark.
💪 Officer Rice | Top Physical Fitness & Top Overall Recruit
📚 Officer Fawzi | Top Academics
⭐ Officer Dumlao | Exemplary Recruit, selected by his fellow Class 9 graduates

These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of our new officers and the employees who continue to mentor, train, challenge, and invest in them along the way.

Graduation is a major milestone, but it is only the beginning. These eight officers now move forward into the next phase of their training as they prepare for careers built around , .

Congratulations, Class 9. Welcome to . 💙🚔

10/14/2026

*UPDATE - the lights are now functioning*

*** W Bell Rd and N El Mirage Rd *** (10/14 @ 7:30 AM)

The traffic lights at W Bell Rd and N El Mirage Rd are malfunctioning and officers are currently directing traffic. There is no estimate on when the lights will be repaired.

Please be patient as you approach and follow the directions of the officers on scene.

10/14/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING | PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST 🚨

Are you creative, quick on your feet, and always thinking about the next great story, photo, video or social post? 📱📸🎥

The Surprise Police Department is looking for a Public Information Specialist to join our team!

This role is more than managing social media. You’ll help tell the stories of our department, create engaging content, support community outreach, assist with media relations and help communicate important public safety information to our community.

Think you’re the right fit? We want to hear from you.

📅 Apply by October 27
📅 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3WpHwi8

10/13/2026

🚨 TRAINING EXERCISE | SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 🚨

On Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Surprise Police Department and Surprise Fire-Medical Department will conduct a joint active threat response training exercise at Shadow Ridge High School.

Community members may notice an increased presence of police, fire and emergency vehicles in and around the campus during the exercise.

This is TRAINING ONLY. There is no actual emergency.

Shadow Ridge High School is closed for Fall Break, and no students will be on campus.

Joint exercises like this allow our first responders to train together in a realistic school environment, strengthen coordination and better prepare to respond should a real emergency occur.

We appreciate Dysart Unified School District for partnering with our public safety teams to provide this important training opportunity.

10/10/2026

Due to weather, tonight’s Fiesta Grande has been canceled

⚠️ FIESTA GRANDE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER ⚠️

Due to weather conditions and for the safety of our attendees, vendors, performers and staff, Fiesta Grande scheduled for Saturday, October 10 has been canceled.

We appreciate your understanding and thank everyone who helped prepare for this year’s event. Please stay safe!

10/09/2026

We are very proud of Officer Nate and know the students and staff at Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise are happy to have him as part of the Wranglers family too!

10/08/2026

*** Traffic Alert*** 163rd Avenue and Pat Tillman (10/8 @ 4pm)

Due to a traffic collision 163rd Avenue is restricted for northbound traffic. The restriction is anticipated to last one hour.

Please drive with caution and stay safe.

10/08/2026

📢 Surprise PD is hosting an interview panel workshop next Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 PM!

🤔 Who should attend? Anyone interested in getting helpful tips and practice on police recruit oral boards!

Registration is required! 📧: [email protected] for more information and registration!

10/07/2026

🍕💙 PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE!

Recently, Hadley returned to Surprise PD with a special delivery for our graveyard officers: pizza for the entire shift! 🚓

Through Hadley’s Hope Foundation, this remarkable young member of our community continues to find ways to serve others and make a difference throughout Surprise.

Hadley, thank you for thinking of our officers and for continuing to lead with kindness and generosity. The pizza was great, but your support meant even more! 💙

Learn more at www.hadleyshope.org.