Vision Statement With a steadfast focus on “Selfless Service For All”, we will continue to foster public trust and strengthen community relationships while striving for excellence through employee development, self-discipline, and strong leadership. 

The Sedona Police Department is committed to working in partnership with the community to improve quality of life and safety, and actively engage in problem solving. We are dedicated to reducing harm and safeguarding our community through maintaining public order, preventing and suppressing crime, and being responsive to needs within the city.

The staff members of the Sedona Police Department are part of a larger city team of talented public servants, all of whom are devoted to and guided by the city's mission: The mission of the City of Sedona government is to provide exemplary municipal services that are consistent with our values, history, culture and unique beauty. We encourage citizen input and welcome opportunities to improve our service.

- Stephanie Foley, Chief of Police

Department Leadership

Field Operations Division

Supervised by Commander Chris Dowell, cdowell@sedonaaz.gov, (928) 203-5139

• Patrol Section responds to calls, investigates crimes, and enforces traffic laws. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Traffic Unit prevents and investigates accidents, enforces traffic laws, commercial vehicle inspection, child safety seat inspection/installation, and DUI patrols. 
• K-9 program consists of a handler and K-9. Assists with searches involving persons and narcotics.
• Recruitment

• Investigation Unit investigates major crime scenes including sex crimes, crimes against children, financial crimes, violent crimes, and burglaries and thefts. The unit works closely with other law enforcement agencies and county attorneys.
• Traffic Unit is dedicated to reducing collisions and enhancing roadway safety through proactive enforcement and public education of state and local traffic law. This unit leads the way in DUI enforcement, collision investigations, and commercial vehicle inspections. Provides emergency and special event traffic control.
• Partners Against Narcotic Trafficking targets street-level drug dealers. If you have information about drug activities in your neighborhood call the Verde Valley office at (928) 639-6999 or Prescott area office at (928) 778-0558.
• School Resource Officer works in partnership with Sedona schools to ensure school safety and security on campus. Provides education and mentorship resources for students and supervises the Sedona Police Cadets program.  
• Community Outreach Officer is focused on addressing the needs of the community including those experiencing homelessness. 
• Property and Evidence Unit responsible for the receipt, storage, disposal, inventory control and issuance of a wide variety of property and evidence.
• Recruiting and Hiring dedicated to obtaining and retaining the best individuals to serve the City of Sedona as a members of the Police Department.
• Volunteers in policing play a crucial role in enhancing community safety and supporting law enforcement. Volunteers assist the police department in many different roles.  Interested? submit a Volunteer Application form.  Or the Citizens Police Academy is a good place to start.

Support Services Division 

Supervised by Support Services Manager, Erin Loeffler, eloeffler@sedonaaz.gov, (928) 203-5171

• Communications Center handles emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching, public safety notifications, and supports officers on patrol. 
• Records Department maintains and distributes police records. Visit our submit a police records request to request a report for a small fee. 
• Public fingerprinting is conducted every first and third Wednesday of the month from 11AM to 1PM in the Police Department located at 100 Roadrunner Drive. The cost is $7.50, payable by check or exact change only. Credit cards are not accepted. Please review this document for a list of alternate locations.
• Victim Advocate Program, the Victim Advocate provides holistic, victim-centered services to individuals impacted by crime. These services include case status updates, referrals for resources, on-site crisis intervention, court accompaniment and support, assistance completing fraud claims and Orders of Protection, and advocacy throughout the criminal justice process. For more information regarding victim’ rights or available resources, contact Jamelah Carswell, Victim Advocate, at jcarswell@sedonaaz.gov or (928) 203-5181.