Scammers posing as representatives of our Planning and Zoning team are sending fraudulent email messages seeking payment for approved applications. All fees due to the City of Mesa for licenses, permits, and development applications are paid through the DIMES ePermit online portal or in person at a Mesa facility. Log into DIMES to check your current case status or contact us at 480-644-4273.
Forensic Scientists assigned to the Biology Unit examine evidence for biological substances and analyze samples to obtain a DNA profile. The Biology Unit compares known profiles from victims and/or suspects to evidentiary sample profiles for inclusion or exclusion in a case. The profiles are then entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). CODIS compares evidence from one crime scene to another as well as arrestee and convicted offender profiles nationwide. Members of this unit provide expert witness testimony in court regarding their findings in the areas of Serology (body fluid identification) and DNA.