For a sprawling, cosmopolitan city that has grown as steadily as Scottsdale, Arizona, it is good to note that the crime rate has not increased as the population has blossomed. In fact, the city’s crime rate has actually declined. Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) data show that between 2005 and 2009, there were indications of a decreasing trend in burglary, auto theft, aggravated assault and total property crimes. 
All residents, whether you own one of the many luxury Scottsdale homes or more modest real estate, as well as the officers and administration of the Scottsdale Police Department, take pride in Scottsdale’s reputation as a safe, secure community and in its working partnerships and friendly relationships with local businesses and residents. Thanks to forward-thinking programs, investments in technology and careful training and recruitment, the Scottsdale Police Department is well-known for taking good care of the community.
All that said, as in any metropolitan area, smart residents take common-sense safety precautions, and for added security and privacy, some residents choose to install alarm systems and/or live in one of Scottsdale’s many gated communities. Still others choose to participate in police department-supported neighborhood watch programs.
On a related note, Scottsdale’s city government helps residents be safety-smart by enacting ordinances, supporting activities and fostering initiatives that enhance both safety and Scottsdale’s renowned quality of life. For example, the City of Scottsdale’s CityCable Channel 11 programming offers live and recorded shows that Scottsdale residents can also download from the Internet. The wide variety of programming includes shows that discuss personal safety tips associated with home environments as well as the workplace.
While some say that Scottsdale’s old tag line, “The West’s Most Western Town,” is a bit too quaint and possibly outdated, Scottsdale is still a “Western Town” in the sense that its government continues to pioneer ways to keep it safe.
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