The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office provided a quarterly update to the Fountain Hills town council Dec. 2, with Capt. Kevin Thomas spotlighting various improvements in the department.
There was approximately a 20% increase in calls for service from last quarter and a 20% increase in on-view traffic, which entails patrolling neighborhoods, engaging with businesses and interacting with the community. Community policing actions by Fountain Hills Squad 5 saw a 277% total increase due to the partnership with town Mayor Gerry Friedel’s visibility initiative, Thomas said.
Total calls jumped from 6,335 in Q3 of 2024 to 16,012 in Q3 of 2025.
