BPD approved for VR training system, crisis trainer
The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded Buckeye Police Department a $269,166 grant to purchase a new virtual reality training system and fund the salary for […]
City submits $4.8 million in grants
The City of Buckeye’s grant team has been busy, with a total of more than $4.8 million between six grants approved for submission on Oct. 21 by city council. District […]
5-minute council meeting sees cybercrimes grant OK’d
The Oct. 7 Buckeye City Council meeting was over almost as soon as it began. With no new business on the agenda, council members wrapped up in less than five […]
Elementary School District approved for two SROs
Buckeye Elementary School District will welcome two new school resource officers, provided through an agreement with the Buckeye Police Department. Thanks to funding from a Arizona Department of Education School […]
2 firetrucks purchased for Teravalis and Verrado
In anticipation of incoming fire stations in the Floreo at Teravalis and Victory at Verrado neighborhoods, Buckeye City Council approved the purchase of two new firetrucks. Currently, the Buckeye Fire […]
Buckeye’s Lewis state prison seeing heightened death rates
The number of inmates who have died at the state’s Lewis prison complex in Buckeye is approaching an annual benchmark just four months into the year, according to data from […]
Wildfires and street sweepers: Grants in Buckeye this week
What’s happening in the world of grants this week? At its April 1 regular meeting, the Buckeye City Council took action on two grants. Awarded: Street sweeper, $373,182 From: Maricopa […]
MCCCD designates 77 acres for Buckeye public safety facilities
Maricopa County Community College District has partnered with the City of Buckeye to provide approximately 77 acres for new public safety facilities. The land, owned by MCCCD, is located at […]
Fire department seeks public input for strategic plan
Most fire departments release strategic plans every five years or so. Because of Buckeye’s exponential growth, however, the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department operates on a three-year plan that’s updated […]
Buckeye Police Seek Volunteers for Patrol Program
The Buckeye Police Department wants residents to join its Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) program. This initiative invites local citizens to actively keep their neighborhoods safe by patrolling designated areas in […]