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Sheriffs Aux Vols of Pima Cty

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860450921 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE I60 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · pcsdsav.com
revenue
$101K
expenses
$134K
net assets
$341K
employees
mission · from form 990

POLICE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO PIMA CTY AZ

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers of Pima County (SAV) is an all-volunteer organization that supports the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona. SAV members perform various tasks including patrol, fingerprinting, emergency response, crime prevention, and community outreach. They aim to enhance public safety and strengthen community ties through volunteer service.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Crime Prevention Specialists
Offers a program to inform citizens about protecting their homes and property, including free safety and security evaluations by appointment.
Dispose-A-Med Events
Supports events that provide residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of unused, expired, and unwanted medications to reduce misuse and accidental poisoning.
Field Operations
Provides non-law enforcement roles at major incidents such as traffic control at crash scenes, natural disasters, and criminal investigations. Drives and maintains patrol vehicles and Mobile Command Centers, and provides dispatching services.
Fingerprinting Services
Provides Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprinting services for employment, education, or healthcare related clearances at minimal cost. Also offers Child ID services for special events.
Neighborhood Watch Division
Manages and assists over 300 Neighborhood Watch Organizations, provides training to neighborhood leaders, and offers speakers for meetings to enhance awareness and safety.
Patrol
Patrols over 300 Neighborhood Watch areas and county parks, assists Search and Rescue, responds to calls for service, and aids citizens at the neighborhood level. Includes a Bike Patrol unit.
Recruiting and Training Division
Actively seeks new members and provides basic training as a foundation for more advanced skills in specific areas.
Scam Squad
Works with commissioned deputies to educate citizens of Pima County on how to avoid financial predators and combat fraud through awareness and education.
Shred-a-Thon Events
Hosts free events for county residents to securely destroy personal paperwork on-site, reducing the risk of identity theft.
Special Operations Division
Participates in safety fairs and public events, including Shred-A-Thons, Dispose-A-Med, and Trunk or Treat, with McGruff the Crime Dog.
Trunk-or-Treat Event
Supports an annual Halloween event providing a safe, family-friendly environment for trick-or-treating, community connection, and positive interaction with public safety personnel.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Volunteer Law Enforcement Support Patrols 6 activities
    • Bike Patrol Unit
      Operates a Bike Patrol unit that rides along county portions of The Huckleberry Loop to assist users, provide surveillance, and support the Sheriff's Department.
    • Emergency and Incident Support Services
      Provides non-law enforcement support at major incidents including traffic control at crash scenes, natural disasters, and criminal investigations; maintains patrol vehicles and Sheriff's Mobile Command Centers; and includes personnel who function as dispatchers during emergency responses.
    • Patrol and Emergency Response Support
      Conducts patrols in over 300 Neighborhood Watch areas and county parks, operates a Bike Patrol unit on The Huckleberry Loop, and provides non-law enforcement support at major incidents such as traffic control, natural disasters, and criminal investigations, including maintaining patrol vehicles and mobile command centers.
    • Patrol and Emergency Support Services
      Conducts patrols in over 300 Neighborhood Watch areas and county parks, including bike patrols on The Huckleberry Loop, to assist citizens, respond to calls for service, and support the Sheriff's Department. Provides non-law enforcement support at major incidents, including traffic control, and operates patrol vehicles and Mobile Command Centers.
    • Sheriff's Department Support and Patrol
      Provides non-law enforcement support at major incidents, including traffic control, and operates patrol vehicles and Sheriff's Mobile Command Centers. Patrol-trained volunteers patrol over 300 Neighborhood Watch areas and county parks, assist Search and Rescue, respond to calls for service, and aid citizens, including a Bike Patrol unit on The Huckleberry Loop.
    • Volunteer Patrol Operations
      Conducts patrol operations across over 300 Neighborhood Watch areas and county parks in Pima County, where trained Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers assist Search and Rescue, respond to calls for service, and aid citizens.
  • Neighborhood Watch Support & Patrol Programs 5 activities
    • Neighborhood Watch Program Management
      Manages and assists over 300 Neighborhood Watch Organizations in Pima County by providing training to neighborhood leaders and speakers for meetings to enhance resident awareness and safety, and shares program activities and volunteer opportunities through a monthly newsletter.
    • Neighborhood Watch Program Management
      Manages and assists over 300 Neighborhood Watch Organizations in Pima County by providing training to neighborhood leaders and speakers for meetings to enhance resident awareness and safety, and patrols these areas.
    • Neighborhood Watch Program Management
      Manages and assists over 300 Neighborhood Watch Organizations in Pima County, providing training to neighborhood leaders and speakers for meetings to enhance resident awareness and safety.
    • Neighborhood Watch Program Support
      Manages and assists over 300 Neighborhood Watch Organizations in Pima County by providing training to neighborhood leaders, speakers for meetings, and monthly newsletters featuring program activities, volunteer opportunities, and local success stories.
    • Scam Squad Financial Fraud Education Program
      Operates the "Scam Squad" in collaboration with commissioned deputies to educate Pima County citizens on avoiding financial predators and combating fraud through awareness, education, and community interaction.
  • Safe Disposal Events 4 activities
    • Community Safety and Crime Prevention Programs
      Organizes and supports community events such as Shred-a-Thons and Dispose-A-Med events for safe disposal of sensitive documents and medications, and an annual "Trunk-or-Treat" event. The organization also provides crime prevention tips, home safety evaluations, and operates a "Scam Squad" to educate residents on fraud prevention.
    • Community Safety and Crime Prevention Programs
      Supports and participates in community events such as Dispose-A-Med and Shred-a-Thon for safe disposal of medications and sensitive documents, and "Trunk-or-Treat" for safe family engagement. The organization also provides crime prevention tips, home safety evaluations, and educates residents on avoiding scams through the "Scam Squad" program.
    • Community Safety and Crime Prevention Programs
      Supports and participates in community events such as Dispose-A-Med and Shred-a-Thon for safe disposal of medications and sensitive documents, and "Trunk-or-Treat" for safe family engagement. The organization also provides crime prevention tips, home safety evaluations, and educates residents on avoiding scams through the "Scam Squad" program.
    • Participation in Public Safety Events
      Participates in safety fairs and public events—including Shred-A-Thons, Dispose-A-Med, Trunk-or-Treat, and school events—with volunteer personnel and McGruff the Crime Dog to promote community engagement and public safety awareness.
  • Notary and Fingerprinting Services 4 activities
    • Fingerprinting Services
      Provides Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprinting services for employment, education, or healthcare clearances, and offers Child ID services for special events.
    • Fingerprinting Services
      Provides Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprinting services for employment, education, or healthcare clearances, and offers Child ID services for special events.
    • Fingerprinting Services
      Provides Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprinting services for employment, education, or healthcare clearances, and offers Child ID services for special events.
    • Fingerprinting and Child ID Services
      Provides Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprinting services for employment, education, or healthcare clearances at minimal cost, and offers Child ID services at special events.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Community Crime and Safety Outreach
      Provides monthly crime and safety updates, disseminates information on upcoming neighborhood meetings and safety workshops, and shares practical prevention tips to help residents avoid theft, scams, and other safety issues.
    • Community Information Dissemination
      Distributes monthly crime and safety updates, shares information on Neighborhood Watch activities and volunteer opportunities through a newsletter, and disseminates information about upcoming neighborhood meetings and safety workshops.
  • Medication Safety & Disposal Programs 2 activities
    • Medication Disposal Events (Dispose-A-Med)
      Supports Dispose-A-Med events that provide residents with a safe and responsible method to dispose of unused, expired, and unwanted medications.
    • Shred-A-Thon Document Disposal Events
      Supports Shred-a-Thon events in Pima County to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of sensitive personal documents.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
    • Fundraising Golf Tournament
      Organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds that support the mission of serving and supporting the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the local community.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 1 activity
    • Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Event
      Organizes an annual "Trunk-or-Treat" Halloween event to provide a safe place for local families to celebrate, connect with the community, and interact with public safety personnel.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Crime Prevention Home Safety Evaluations
      Offers a crime prevention program where specialists conduct free home safety and security evaluations and provide advice to citizens on protecting their homes and property.
    • Volunteer Training Programs
      Offers comprehensive training for volunteers, including an Associate Course (24 hours), a Basic Course (40 hours) covering department programs and crime prevention, a one-week Field Operations class with one-on-one training, and specialized Patrol training for Field Operations qualified individuals.
    • Volunteer Training Programs
      Offers comprehensive training for Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers, including an Associate Course (24 hours), a Basic Course (40 hours) covering various law enforcement support topics, and specialized Field Operations and Patrol training with Field Training Officers.
    • Volunteer Training Programs
      Offers structured training programs for volunteers including a 12-hour Associate Course, a 40-hour Basic Course, a one-week Field Operations class with a Field Training Officer, and Patrol training covering department policies, emergency response, radio procedures, use of force, CPR, and specialized units like bicycle patrol and Mt Lemmon operations.
    • Volunteer Training and Development
      Provides comprehensive training courses for volunteers, including an Associate Course (24 hours), a Basic Course (40 hours), Field Operations training (one week), and specialized Patrol training, covering topics from department organization and rules to emergency response and crime scene management.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$32K31%
Program service revenue$57K56%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$341K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$341K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -46.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Debra Ford — Director
  • Mike Rice — Director
  • Pete Cinquemani — Director
  • Steven Permut — Director
  • Tom Schnell — Director
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Dispose-A-Med Partner — Collaborates with Dispose-A-Med to support medication take-back events in Pima County.
  • Pima County Sheriff's Department Partner — Bike Patrol unit provides extra eyes and ears for the Sheriff's Department.
  • Pima County Sheriff's Department Partner — Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers work with commissioned deputies to teach citizens how to avoid financial predators.
  • Pima County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Performs tasks vital to the overall mission of the department.
  • Pima County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Supported by the organization's mission and receives support from the organization's volunteers.
  • Pima County Sheriff’s Department Partner — The Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers support Shred-a-Thon events hosted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
  • Vantage West Credit Union Funder — Platinum sponsor for the 2026 annual golf tournament.