Crime Prevention & Safety
Know the 10 W’s:
When you call 911 – Know the 10 W’s
Precinct Information
Black Mountain Precinct
33355 North Cave Creek Road
Phoenix AZ, 85331
602-495-5002
Northern Command Station
302 East Union Hills Drive
If you do give your name, the info is redacted from the public record access.) TEXT 9-1-1 “Call if you can. Text if you can’t.”
After months of collaboration between numerous public agencies and advocates for the disabled community (or advocates for the disabled) if you are in imminent danger and are unable to talk to a 911 operator, you now have for the first time in Phoenix the ability to text to 9-1-1.
Better a Flash, Than a Crash!
You’ll notice photo safety cameras at nine locations throughout the city, that we identified based on data, focusing on roadways with a high number of serious and fatal injuries. Eight additional cameras are placed in 15-mph school zones, rotating weekly throughout the school year. Citations start March 25!
Photo Safety Program Launch
The City of Phoenix officially launched the Photo Safety Program last month. During the initial implementation period, the system has issued warning notices only. Beginning March 25, 2026, the system will begin issuing citations to drivers traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
There are nine mobile enforcement systems currently deployed throughout the city at the following locations:
School Zone Systems
At a future date, the program will be adding eight School Zone Photo Safety Units throughout the City. The Department will share these locations and the go-live date shortly.
Phoenix Partnership Encourages Residents to
Stop the Poo-lution
We can do the same here in Moon Valley. Read On!
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is expanding its stormwater pollution awareness efforts through a new five-year partnership with Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) to encourage residents to clean up after their pets and help “Stop the Poo-lution.”
Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over streets, parking lots, and other hard surfaces. Along the way, it can pick up pollutants such as oil, trash, fertilizers, and pet waste before entering storm drains.
Unlike wastewater, stormwater in the City of Phoenix is not treated before it flows into local waterways.
“We share a responsibility to protect our water quality with everyday actions,” said Christine Nuñez, an Environmental Programs Manager at Phoenix Water. “By raising
awareness and encouraging small changes in behavior, we can make a big difference in protecting our water supply in the Valley.”
Phoenix Water’s Stormwater Management Program works with various City departments to meet federal Clean Water Act permit requirements and Arizona’s State Surface Water
Protection Program. So many times when we walk our dog/s, we see Poo-lution on the sidewalks, corner lots
and in the gutters. If you are out getting exercise by walking your dog, take a moment to get more exercise and bend down to clean up after your dog. Don’t leave it for the home owner to clean up. That’s not fair.
MVNA has several signs purchased with funds from the Neighborhood Block Watch Grant:
“Please Clean Up after Your Dog” to be installed in your front yard. Please contact Grants@MoonValley.org if you are interested in obtaining one for your yard.
Also, be aware that the Phoenix City Code has a section on solid waste that addresses this issue:
Phoenix City Code:
Sec. 27-12. Animal waste.
A. Wastes from animals and pets must be removed and disposed of to prevent creation of a nuisance or health and safety hazard.
B. Small animal waste from typical domestic pets such as dogs and cats must be placed in a plastic bag, securely tied and placed in a solid waste container.
C. The City may collect large animal waste from animals such as horses and livestock. If the City collects such waste, it may charge a separate fee and require the use of an alternate collection method.
D. All animal owners and custodians must immediately clean up and properly dispose of wastes left by their animals on any public street, alley, gutter, sidewalk, right-of-way, or park. (Ord. No. G-4623, § 1, 2004; Ord. No. G-5756, 2012; Ord. No. G-5920, 2014)