The Scottsdale Police Department is recognized as one of the most progressive police agencies in the world with state of the art technology. A strong set of values that emphasize ethical behavior, principled decision-making, commitment to the community served and an appreciation for diversity are cornerstones of the Scottsdale Police Department.

The Scottsdale Police Department is a young, quickly expanding force where opportunity abounds. Here an environment exists where sworn and civilian staff enjoy parity, the citizen satisfaction rate for police services is 97% and community-based policing is on the cutting edge. Scottsdale, Arizona is also recognized as one of the safest cities in the nation. It is also a fairly affluent community with a median household income of $61,700.