Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky has reported a significant decline in crime rates since she took office in January 2025. According to city data, Group A crimes, which include the most serious offenses as defined by the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System, dropped by 24.3% when comparing year-to-date totals for 2025 with the same period in 2024.
Mayor Borowsky emphasized that public safety remains her top priority and attributed these improvements to proactive policing, strategic enforcement, and ongoing investment in officer training. “Public safety is the foundation of a strong, vibrant community,” Mayor Borowsky said. “Thanks to the dedication of our police officers and professional staff, Scottsdale continues to lead not only in quality of life, but in safety and accountability.”
The city now ranks among the top 15 safest cities nationwide for communities with populations over 100,000, placing Scottsdale in the top 5% across the country.
Strategic traffic enforcement has also contributed to neighborhood safety. Focused patrols along key corridors resulted in a 24% reduction in traffic complaints related to speeding, street racing, and excessive noise compared to last year.
The Scottsdale Police Department addressed operational backlogs by reducing a photo enforcement processing queue from nearly 15,000 cases to a manageable level within months. Specialized units such as the Crisis Response Team responded to hundreds of calls involving mental health crises and received recognition for lifesaving actions.
Other police units made major arrests and seizures involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms through partnerships with federal task forces. The Criminal Intelligence Unit assisted with an international arrest related to one of Scottsdale’s most-wanted fugitives.
In 2025, the Thomas A. Hontz Police and Fire Training Facility reopened with advanced simulation spaces and expanded classrooms. Compensation enhancements were implemented for department employees, making Scottsdale Police one of the three highest-paid law enforcement agencies in the Valley—an effort led by Mayor Borowsky intended to strengthen recruitment and retention.
Department employees earned state and national honors during this period. These included FBI recognition for investigative work, national forensic certifications for crime lab scientists, and statewide awards for emergency communications excellence.
“Safety doesn’t happen by accident,” Mayor Lisa Borowsky said. “It’s the result of planning, training, accountability and a deep commitment to serving this community. Scottsdale’s residents deserve nothing less.”
Mayor Borowsky has maintained active engagement with residents through regular updates from her office (official website). She is known for supporting local service initiatives aimed at children, older adults, and underprivileged youth (official website). As mayor—and previously as a city council member—Borowsky has promoted fiscal responsibility while advancing projects that support various community groups (official website).
She is a lifelong resident of Scottsdale who maintains connections through involvement in local organizations (official website). Her background includes a Juris Doctor from St. John’s School of Law and experience in commercial litigation (official website).
