Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census. The
city
population is estimated to be 88,265 according to a 2005 mid-decade census survey, although current
growth
rates would indicate the city has now attained a population of over 100,000 [1]. As such, it is the second
fastest-growing municipality in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area (after Gilbert), and between 1990
and
2000, it was the sixth fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona.
Geography
Surprise is located at 33°39'6?N, 112°23'50?W (33.651785, -112.397197)GR1. It is about 20 miles
northwest
of Phoenix.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 km sq (69.5 mi sq). 180.0
km sq
(69.5 mi sq) of it is land and 0.1 km sq (0.04 mi sq) of it (0.03%) is water.
Law and government
Local government
Surprise is governed on the local level by Mayor Joan H. Shafer and a six member City Council. The
mayor is
elected at large, while the City Council members are elected from the six districts which they represent. All
representatives serve four-year terms.
Police force
The Surprise Police Department consists of four divisions:
Field Operations Division
Comprised of six squads of Patrol Officers, complimented by the Support Services Unit which includes K-9
Officers, Animal Control Officers, and Motor Officers. It is the largest division in the department.
Administrative Services Division
Consists of The Community Relations Unit, Training Unit, Public Information Unit, Records Unit, Recruiting
Unit and Technical Services Unit.
Criminal Investigations Division
Includes Detectives, General and Special Investigations, the Special Assignment Unit (SAU), and Evidence
Technician.
Technical Services Division
Is comprised of civilian employees and is supervised by a civilian.
Sports
The city is the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers baseball teams.
These
Major League Baseball teams use Surprise Stadium for their activities.
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