The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Fountain Hills is reorganizing its staff to include a special enforcement squad, according to MCSO Capt. Hank Brandimarte, commander for District 7 based in Fountain Hills.

The first order of business for the squad will be to beef up traffic enforcement. Using data gathered from the speed trailer that has been placed around town, MCSO has determined there are some hot spots.

“We are a town that likes to speed,” Brandimarte said. “Motorists will notice deputies making more traffic stops.”

They will also be keeping a close eye on stop signs and the right-on-red only from Palisades to westbound Shea Boulevard.

Brandimarte said it is unclear whether the traffic violators are mostly residents or outsiders passing through. He believes it to be about half and half but hopes to refine data to get a clearer picture of where the violators are from.

“Don’t be in such a hurry,” Brandimarte said. “If you are caught it’s a further delay of 15 to 20 minutes.”

Brandimarte is also warning drivers that deputies will have access to at least one unmarked vehicle.

The special enforcement squad will be used going forward to focus on areas of need in the community, according to Brandimarte. Right now the need is for traffic enforcement.