Sedona AZ (July 13, 2015) – In April of 2008, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office received approval from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) to implement the 287(g) Program which allows specially trained law enforcement personnel to enforce immigration law and identify foreign born criminals. Over the years, YCSO’s Detention Services Division has maintained a staff of trained... 

Camp Verde Arizona Detention Center Sedona AZ (November 16. 2013) –  The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office learned that a program in place within the Camp Verde Detention Center will receive the 2014 “Innovation in Corrections Award” for its Restoration to Competency program, known as “RTC.” This unique and effective program is managed at the Detention Center under a contract with... 

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Area Commands Map Sedona AZ (October 31, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher announces an Open House at the newly remodeled Village of Oak Creek Yavapai County Sheriff’s office substation in Sedona, Arizona. Sheriff Mascher welcomes all local residents, business owners, and community members to tour the new facility. The YCSO substation has a... 

Bell Rock Sedona AZ (July 16, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher evaluated the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office service to the Sedona, Arizona community of the Village of Oak Creek (VOC) and, as a result, is forming a new, full time patrol squad for the community, businesses, and tourists in the Village. Under current conditions, YCSO deputies may not be present in the... 

Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher Sedona AZ (June 26, 2012) – The Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service and law enforcement authorities in Yavapai County participated in a joint fugitive apprehension initiative, termed Operation Independence, from June 18 through 22, 2012. The Arizona joint task force operation targeted fugitives charged with felonies across... 

Hammes Prescott AZ (May 31, 2012) – Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested and booked 51-year-old Steven Hammes for one count of Arson involving the May 31, 2012 fire on Grey Hawk Point, Prescott. Initial bond was set at one million dollars and Hammes remains in the Camp Verde Detention Center. Detectives began the investigation into the cause of the fire and early... 

L to R – Lt. Nate Auvenshine, Captain Marc Schmidt, Captain Brian Hunt, Chief Deputy John Russell and Sheriff Scott Mascher Prescott AZ (May 8, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher announced several promotions during a ceremony held at the YCSO headquarters in Prescott, Arizona today. The promotions fill current vacant budgeted positions.  Commander John Russell accepted the promotion... 

Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher Phoenix AZ (April 21, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher has been appointed by Governor Jan Brewer to serve on the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. His term began Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The mission of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is to foster public trust and confidence by establishing...