Angels on Patrol

Mission: Provide officer-initiated support to community members in times of crisis. Vision: Our vision is to support law enforcement efforts by enhancing quality of life for the community. Goals: Assist children and families in crisis to get back on their feet. Provide at-risk youth with enrichment opportunities to encourage healthy life choices. Enhance public perception of law enforcement.

Angels on Patrol is a unique organization that was founded in 2009, by Phoenix Police Lt. Jacqui MacConnell. As the only officer-initiated service provider of its kind, Angels on Patrol is an immediate bridge to services when officers hit roadblocks on the street. For example, we provide a temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence when the accused has fled and no domestic violence shelter has an immediate opening. Officers come across community members at their most vulnerable, critical and stressful time, and they desire to go beyond the call, to do more for those they come in contact with. Angels on Patrol is their direct resource allowing them to immediately help the most vulnerable, without them having to reach into their own pockets.

The list of requests received from officers are unique, as each family's crisis is unique. Angels on Patrol stabilizes the immediate crisis, then connects families to resources.
Specific encounters: Angels on Patrol helped a 20 year old mother of 3 with food and employment resources when she was apprehended while stealing food for her hungry children. Angels on Patrol paid for a domestic violence victim's airfare so she may flee her abuser. These are just two examples of how Angels on Patrol impacts our community through law enforcement. All because an officer was called out, felt the family needed more than the original call could provide, and put a request in for service. Officers are true "angels on patrol" caring for those they come in contact with.

Testimonials

A beautiful video from the Phoenix Police Department of a family we helped in December 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xknwhkzzwcU

"Angels on Patrol continually provides much needed housing and supplies to victims in our community at the request of our Officers. Assistance from Angels on Patrol is vital to our community members who many times find themselves in tragic circumstances with very few resources to get out of that situation. Partnering with Angels on Patrol affords us the advantage of obtaining those resources in a timely manner so Officers can continue their mission to reduce harm." --Lt. M. Hayes, Tempe Police Department

"Angels on Patrol is amazing. There are not enough words to explain the work that this organization does building bridges between police and community. Angels on Patrol immediately responds to requests from Phoenix Valley law enforcement. AOP is a hand up, not a hand out! -- Darcy Jones

"These people are really a blessing. Just when I thought nobody would help me, they showed me that God is always there when I need Him. I highly recommend them." --Asase Yaa Aleku

"Angels on Patrol links families in need with resources through a law enforcement connection. What a great idea to help these individuals learn that police are their friends and care! They are good stewards of your gift and work tirelessly to improve the lives of families in crisis and at-risk youth. Keep up the good work!" --Alisa Chatinski