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Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. As of 2008, its population was estimated to be 327,301  
 
Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. As of 2008, its population was estimated to be 327,301  
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Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community.
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Growth from the Phoenix metropolitan area to the south has begun to spread into the northern parts of Pinal County. The cities of Maricopa and Casa Grande as well as many unincorporated areas have shown accelerated growth patterns; suburban development is likely to continue southward through the county.
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Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. As of 2008, its population was estimated to be 327,301.
  
 
Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community.
 
Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community.
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== Pinal County Sheriff's Department ==
 
== Pinal County Sheriff's Department ==
 
[[Image:patch.jpg|frame|Pinal County Sheriff's Department Patch]]
 
[[Image:patch.jpg|frame|Pinal County Sheriff's Department Patch]]
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Pinal County has 5,386 square miles, which are divided into four patrol regions, and one Patrol Support Operation
  
 
-  Ch 1 is used for dispatch unless restricted for priority traffic.
 
-  Ch 1 is used for dispatch unless restricted for priority traffic.
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Region and "beat" boundaries can be found at [http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Organization/PatrolBureau/Pages/RegionMap.aspx Pinal County Beat Maps]
 
Region and "beat" boundaries can be found at [http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Sheriff/Organization/PatrolBureau/Pages/RegionMap.aspx Pinal County Beat Maps]
  
=== Substation Loactions ===
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=== Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) ===
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The mission of the SWAT Team is to support the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement agencies within Pinal County and any other law enforcement agency requesting a tactical response to critical and/or high risk incidents. The presence of a highly trained, highly skilled police tactical unit has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, police officers and suspects. A
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well-managed team response to critical incidents helps to ensure a successful resolution.
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The Pinal Couty Sheriff's Office SWAT team currently has 35 members, which includes
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5 Snipers and 8 Hostage Negotiators. The SWAT Team is a Multi-Agency Team, with personnel assigned from:
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*Pinal County Sheriff’s Office
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*Casa Grande Police Department
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*Coolidge Police Department
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*Eloy Police Department
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*Florence Police Department
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The Pinal County SWAT Team averages 100 call-outs annually, consisting of the following
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incidents:
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*Warrant Service
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*Hostage/Barricades
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*Dignitary Protection
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*Surveillance
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*Fugitive Apprehension
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*Open Area Tracking
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==== Substation Loactions ====
  
 
Arizona City:        13970 S Sunland Gin Road
 
Arizona City:        13970 S Sunland Gin Road

Revision as of 22:28, 1 May 2010

Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. As of 2008, its population was estimated to be 327,301

Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community.

Growth from the Phoenix metropolitan area to the south has begun to spread into the northern parts of Pinal County. The cities of Maricopa and Casa Grande as well as many unincorporated areas have shown accelerated growth patterns; suburban development is likely to continue southward through the county.

Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. As of 2008, its population was estimated to be 327,301.

Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Gila River Indian Community.

Growth from the Phoenix metropolitan area to the south has begun to spread into the northern parts of Pinal County. The cities of Maricopa and Casa Grande as well as many unincorporated areas have shown accelerated growth patterns; suburban development is likely to continue southward through the county.

Pinal County Sheriff's Department

File:Patch.jpg
Pinal County Sheriff's Department Patch

Pinal County has 5,386 square miles, which are divided into four patrol regions, and one Patrol Support Operation

- Ch 1 is used for dispatch unless restricted for priority traffic.

- Ch 2 is usually used for vehicle stops, registration, license and warrant checks.

- Ch 5 is often used for special details, e.g. DUI task force.

Patrol unit identifiers such as "4 Adam 1" refers to patrol unit 4/ Adam region/beat 1.

Region and "beat" boundaries can be found at Pinal County Beat Maps

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)

The mission of the SWAT Team is to support the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement agencies within Pinal County and any other law enforcement agency requesting a tactical response to critical and/or high risk incidents. The presence of a highly trained, highly skilled police tactical unit has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, police officers and suspects. A well-managed team response to critical incidents helps to ensure a successful resolution.


The Pinal Couty Sheriff's Office SWAT team currently has 35 members, which includes 5 Snipers and 8 Hostage Negotiators. The SWAT Team is a Multi-Agency Team, with personnel assigned from:

  • Pinal County Sheriff’s Office
  • Casa Grande Police Department
  • Coolidge Police Department
  • Eloy Police Department
  • Florence Police Department


The Pinal County SWAT Team averages 100 call-outs annually, consisting of the following incidents:

  • Warrant Service
  • Hostage/Barricades
  • Dignitary Protection
  • Surveillance
  • Fugitive Apprehension
  • Open Area Tracking


Substation Loactions

Arizona City: 13970 S Sunland Gin Road

Casa Grande: 820 E Cottonwood Lane

Gold Canyon: 5750 South Kings Ranch Road

Florence-Main: 140 N Florence St

Kearny: 355 Alden Rd

Maricopa: 44625 West Garvey Ave

Oracle: 1790 Justice Drive

Saddlebrooke: 63701 E Saddlebrooke Blvd

San Manuel: 28380 S Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Stanfield: 36697 West Papago Drive

Johnson Ranch: Hunt Hwy & AZ Farms Rd