The Gilbert Police Department's cooperative initiaive with Mesa and Queen Creek police, "Operation Safe Break, resulted in 89 arrests, including 63 of juveniles.

The initiative, which went from Sept. 6-Oct. 8, deployed increased police resources in addition to on-duty patrol teams to locations frequented by youth.

The initiative aimed to address issues such as underage drinking, curfew violations, and unruly gatherings in our respective communities during fall break, police said.

Operation Safe Break also aimed to continue to foster a strong partnership between law enforcement and the community. 

The results as reported by Gilbert Police:

• Reports taken: 70;
• Loud party calls: 15;
• Juveniles disturbing calls: 20;
• Juvenile diversions: 45 (38 curfew violations, six minor in consumption, one minor tobacco possession);

• Civil citations: 81;
• Trespass warnings from Heritage District garages: 9.           

Total arrests: 89

• Adult arrests: 26 (18-22 years of age); 
• Juvenile arrests: 63 (17 and under).

The data does not include cases taken by patrol.

The department also has three reminders for the public to keep teens safe:

• Stay Connected: Make sure you know the location of your teen, who they are with, and what they are doing.
• Have a Conversation: Talk to your teen about the importance of reporting any safety concerns to police.
• Report, Don’t Repost: Urge your teen to report any acts of violence immediately to police instead of sharing it on social media.

Those who would like more information on teen resources and programs can visit gilbertaz.gov/Teens.