The Gilbert Police Department’s Authority to Arrest for Trespass form is intended to allow property owners and managers the ability to provide law enforcement with “preauthorization to arrest” for the offense of Criminal Trespass which is done through “reasonable notice”, posting “No Trespassing” signage as per the Arizona Revised Statute 13-1502.  The following is an excerpt from the Arizona Revised Statutes:

13-1502. Criminal trespass in the third degree; classification

A. A person commits criminal trespass in the third degree by:

1. Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully on any real property after a reasonable request to leave by a law enforcement officer, the owner or any other person having lawful control over such property, or reasonable notice prohibiting entry.

It is your responsibility to provide “reasonable notice prohibiting entry”.  This is most commonly done using “No Trespassing Signs.” These signs should be clear, concise, and must contain the ARS statute 13-1502 and saturate an area so that an individual coming on foot or by vehicle would not miss them.

Field of vision, landscaping, terrain, along with the uniqueness of the area should all be taken into consideration.  Once the sufficient signage has been completed on your property, the Gilbert Police Department will do a final check prior to the submission of your completed form.  

Examples of Common Signage

  Recommended Signage Placement Locations

Remember each area presents its own unique challenges. It is highly recommended the person responsible for the property physically visit the site and see the signage prior to submitting the form.

Any additional questions, please feel free to email us at:

Policecrimeprevention@gilbertaz.gov  or by calling the Crime Prevention Unit at 480-503-6527.

Click below to complete your Authority to Arrest for Trespassing form: 

Request: Authority to Arrest for Trespass Form

The Gilbert Police Department Crime-Free “Lite” Program is an opportunity for owners and managers of rental property in Gilbert to partner with local law enforcement in order to receive daily police calls-for-service “CFS” Report generated using the rental address. Through this CFS Report, owners and managers can better arm themselves with knowledge necessary to combat criminal activity on or around their property. 

Participating in the program is as easy as completing a simple form. Once completed, we will be able to provide the CFS Report to you by emailing it to no more than two (2) representatives of the property.  Should contact information of these individuals need to be changed or deleted, a new form must be submitted to replace it.    

The CFS Report will be emailed daily and/or weekly and provide a short synopsis of each police call, minus calls protected by victim’s rights.  Should a full Police Report be needed, you must make an official request through the Gilbert Police Department Records Unit, a special on-line link will be provided to you once you begin to receive your CFS Reports.    

We encourage all participants of the program to schedule a complimentary, security review with a Gilbert Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist by emailing: PoliceCrimePrevention@Gilbertaz.gov , use a Crime Free Lease Addendum and complete a background check for all rental tenant/occupants.  

To start receiving your CFS Reports, please complete the required form here.

For parents, guardians, and adults: click on this quiz  to help start the conversation with your child about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, as well as  word search and math puzzle activities.  It is a fact that children whose parents talk to them about drugs are half as likely to ever use them, however only 20% of children report having had a conversation about drugs with their parents. 

The Gilbert Police Department houses a drop box for prescription and over-the-counter drugs in the lobby of the main station at 75 East Civic Center Drive.  This drop box was set up in order to keep these harmful chemicals out of our children's hands and keep our environment chemical free. It is available 24/7.

Acceptable items include: Prescription drugs, prescription patches, prescription samples, pet medication, and over the counter medications including vitamins.

Unacceptable items include, but are not limited to: Aerosol cans or inhalers, prescription ointments, bio-hazard or infectious waste, sharps, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, thermometers, food items and supplements

Statewide, residents and visitors can view an interactive map at www.acpa.net listing permanent collection sites around the state.  Residents can now search for the nearest collection site by entering their address or by simply reviewing the map.  Clicking on the map will also reveal the sites’ hours of operation as well as guidance on what should and should not be dropped off at the collection sites.

Find out what Gilbert is doing to G.A.I.N this year.  

October is National Crime Prevention month and the Gilbert Police Department encourages all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and work together to make the community stronger and safer by hosting an event within your own community. Please click here for more information.

In order to assist citizens in further protecting their private information, the Crime Prevention Unit offers secured document shredding at various times throughout the year as well as various resources. 

Additional information on preventing identity theft is available on our Identity Theft Prevention page.

This program, also known as USA On-Watch or Block Watch promotes citizen and police cooperation in reducing crime within a community.  In Gilbert, communities who desire participation into this program are encouraged to assign a coordinator, contact a Crime Prevention Specialist and host an initial activation meeting with your own community.

 Learn more about Block Watch here.

If you are planning a vacation, don't forget to let the Gilbert Police Department in on your plans. When a resident of Gilbert goes on vacation, the Police Department can offer extra patrol to check on your property. Learn more and submit your request by visiting our Vacation Watch page.