City of Kingman Police Department

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The Kingman Police Department is interested in improving the quality of service we provide to the community. We strive for quality service and good community relations. You have every right to expect the very best from us.

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News and Announcements

Armed Robbery Suspect Sought
Publish Date: 6/22/2009 Source: KPD

On Sunday, the 21st, of June at approx. 3:00 Kingman Police Officers responded to a convenience store in the 3100 block of Harrison Avenue in reference to a armed robbery. The suspect was described as a white male, wearing black pants, white shoes, a gray long sleeve T shirt, and a dark colored ski mask, entered the store with a knife and demanded money. The male suspect then left the store and went towards Centennial Park where he was later observed on foot. Officers arrived on scene as the suspect was getting into a vehicle and a pursuit ensued. The suspect went westbound on Andy Devine when he tried to negotiate a right turn onto Harrison Avenue and collided into another vehicle. The suspect then left the scene of the accident and abandoned his vehicle at Los Angeles and Golden Gate Avenue. The suspect was last seen jumping into a back yard of a residence. The driver of the vehicle was later identified as Larry Eugene Brooks, 45, of Kingman. The area was searched with negative results. A temporary Felony Warrant has been issued for his arrest. Anyone with information please contact the Kingman Police Department or Mohave County Silent Witness, at 928 753-1234.

KPD Year End Report Available
The Kingman Police Department Year End Report for 2008 is complete and available. It is available on the web site here in a “pdf” format. A printed copy or a CD can be picked up at the Kingman Police Department.

MAGNET Auction
The Kingman Police Department/M.A.G.N.E.T. is conducting an on-line auction of seized property. This auction is planned to be continuous with items added weekly. The Kingman Police Department/M.A.G.N.E.T. has no first hand knowledge of these items. All items are sold "As-Is". To view or bid on an item please visit the Public Surplus website.

NOTE: Employees of the Kingman Police Department; Bullhead City Police Department; Lake Havasu City Police Department; Arizona Department of Public Safety; the Mohave County Sheriff's Office; or the Mohave County Attorney's Office are not eligible to bid/purchase items from this auction.

About the Kingman Police Department

Currently there are 57 full time sworn officers, 1 part-time reserve officer, 2 animal control officers, 27 civilian employees proudly serving the people of the City of Kingman.

General Services

Provide police services to the City of Kingman; provide e911 dispatching for the City of Kingman Fire Department, and City of Kingman Animal Control.

Employment

If you are interested in employment as a sworn officer; communications operator; secretary; or records clerk. Complete the following:

1. Fill out job interest card
2. Obtain application packet

NOTE: Applications will only be sent out or accepted for positions that are currently available. Please see the Kingman Job Board.

When a position becomes available, applicants are invited to begin the testing process if their application is accepted. The applicant will proceed to the next step providing a passing score is obtained at each level.

The testing process for a sworn officer consists of:

Physical agility test
Written examination
Oral board assessment
Polygraph examination
Psychological examination
Physical examination

Starting salary - Non-certified police applicants:

Step 1 = $38,573 while in academy
Step 2 = $40,502 plus .80/hr shift pay upon successful completion of academy
Laterals maybe higher depending on experience and qualifications.

Divisions within the department:

SWORN
Patrol
Traffic
Investigations
School Resource
MAGNET
GITEM

NON-SWORN
Communications
Records
Animal Control
Crime Lab
Administration
Neighborhood Services

Any of these divisions can be contacted by dialing 928-753-2191 and asking to speak with the supervisor of that department.

LIST OF MOST REQUESTED PHONE NUMBERS:

Mohave County Animal Shelter
MAGNET
Sarah's House
Road Conditions
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Other city departments
Mohave County Jail
Mohave County Sheriff's Office
Kingman Police Department Fax

928-753-2727
928-757-5200
928-718-5522
602-779-2711
928-753-5551
928-753-5561
928-753-0759
928-753-0753
928-753-2542

For Fingerprinting contact:

Marcie Haskell

928-715-5850 or 928-681-2958