911 emergency 911 emergency Nijhawan emergencies is now a Lada had a call for this number is there an emergency the Mesa police department offers many career paths that are great for civilians interested in serving the community we employ over 400 civilian personnel in 100 different job classifications a public safety dispatcher is responsible for receiving and dispatching calls and messages for police or fire emergency medical services as well as maintaining radio contact with mobile units the evidence section is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all property that comes into their possession in accordance with state laws city ordinances and departmental policies and procedures the goal of the Forensic Services section is to maintain high levels of quality analysis in the areas of biology controlled substances toxicology firearms fingerprints latent prints and crime scenes the Records Division serves as the central repository for all police reports and related records records produces a monthly statistical report which is sent to the FBI for tracking crime the Mesa police department is made up of a diverse group of professionals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences our focus is on providing quality candidates long-term rewarding careers that keep our community safe you