Community Relations & Recruitment Division

The mission of the Community Relations & Recruitment Division is to provide outreach, engagement, and educational and career pathway opportunities to our community and the department. These initiatives strengthen relations within our community, promote growth within the department, and foster proactive police engagement in Mesa.

Click below to find out more about each of our programs and initiatives.

30x30

Pledge to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.

Careers with Mesa Police

Careers with Mesa Police.

Citizen Police Academy

Providing members of our community with an inside look at law enforcement.

Community Engagement Academy

A one-day experience that offers the opportunity to learn about police operations and obtain a personal view of what a day in the life of a police officer is like.

Community Liaisons

Liaisons play a vital role in the communication between the Mesa Police Department and the community groups they serve.

Crime Prevention

About the Crime Prevention Officers and their role in the community.

G.A.I.N.

Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods annual neighborhood event.

Police Internship Program

Internships with the Mesa Police Department

Cadet Post #2055

Mesa Police Cadet Post 2055 is dedicated to preparing young men and women for a career in law enforcement.

Mesa Police Volunteer Program

Volunteering with Mesa Police.

SPARC Youth Programs

Mesa Police youth programs providing youth in Mesa with opportunities to engage in fun sports and new experiences while learning life and leadership skills under the mentorship of Police Officers.

SkillBridge Program

A program for active military service members within the last 180 days of service to be a part of day-to-day operations within the Mesa Police Department.