Crime & Safety

Take A Tour Of Scottsdale’s City Jail At This Week’s Open House

The public can visit Scottsdale's detention center Thursday to ask questions and learn about detention officer careers.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Ever wondered what goes on inside the Scottsdale City Jail? This week, you'll have a chance to find out.

The Scottsdale Police Department is opening the doors to its detention center for a free public open house on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 9065 E. Via Linda.

Visitors will be able to tour the facility, meet detention center staff, ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the city jail operates.

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The event is also an opportunity for anyone interested in a career as a detention officer to learn more about the job and speak with employees about what the role involves.

"Whether you're exploring a career in law enforcement or just curious about what we do, this event is open to the public," the department said in its announcement.

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The Scottsdale Police Department is asking anyone who plans to attend to RSVP by sending a direct message through the department's Facebook page.

The open house will be held Thursday evening at the Scottsdale Police Department's detention center, giving residents a rare opportunity to see an area of the department that is typically closed to the public.

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