The Superstition Community Resource Officer is a sworn officer who works with a  crime prevention specialist. He has unique abilities to work with the community. The goal of the Community Resource Officer is for the Mesa Police Department and the citizens of Mesa to work in partnership with creative means to solve community problems related to crime, quality of life, and neighborhood conditions.

This officer attended specialized training related to the methodology of community-based policing. He works with the Special Investigations Detectives on problems within the Superstition Division that are recurrent and cannot be properly handled by a patrol officer.  These problems include, but are not limited to, drug houses; stolen vehicles; vehicle, commercial and residential burglaries; and nuisance complaints. He will evaluate the problem and attempt to find a permanent solution. Many resources are utilized in this process, including involvement from other City of Mesa departments, other government agencies, and members of the local community. Contact our Community Resource Officer, Roger Sweet, at 480-644-2532.