Town of Sahuarita
Manuel "Manny" Amado is an experienced law enforcement professional, currently serving as Police Commander for the Town of Sahuarita since November 2021. Previously, Amado held the position of Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety for the City of South Tucson from November 2017 to November 2021. Prior to that, Amado served as Director of Campus Safety-Emergency Manager at Regis University and spent nearly two decades at Pima Community College Police Department, ultimately as Chief of Police/Executive Director of Public Safety. Amado's early career includes roles as Traffic Unit Supervisor at South Tucson Police Department and various positions at Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Academic qualifications include a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Mountain State University, along with several professional leadership certifications.
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Town of Sahuarita
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The Town of Sahuarita is one of Arizona’s fastest growing communities. Safe, vibrant, and family-friendly, it’s home to over 34,000 residents who enjoy a high quality of life: affordable homes, safe streets, scenic beauty, access to excellent education, a wide array of recreation amenities, and a thriving business environment. Located just 20 minutes south of downtown Tucson, Sahuarita is replete with outdoor activities and natural beauty unique to Southern Arizona. Sahuarita residents have convenient access to the Tucson International Airport and the University of Arizona, one of the world’s top 100 research institutions. Developing a highly-skilled workforce requires exceptional educational opportunities. Sahuarita boasts an excellent educational system. The Sahuarita Unified School District serves the residents of approximately 606 square miles in Pima County. The school district serves more than 6,000 students in preschool through 12th grade. Multiple schools in the district repeatedly earn the Arizona Educational Foundation’s A+ School of Excellence award. The district takes great pride in all its programs and has an outstanding record of students continuing to further their education at universities, community colleges and technical schools. In citizen surveys, Sahuarita receives high marks for its reputation, lifestyle, responsive and knowledgeable employees, and delivery of core services, such as public safety, roads, infrastructure, wastewater reclamation, and parks. Open spaces, vibrant parks, walking and bicycle trails, ball fields and sports courts, close-knit neighborhoods and excellent schools make Sahuarita ideal for families. Also nearby are Madera Canyon, Mt. Lemmon, Saguaro National Park, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Coronado National Forest which offer many regional amenities where residents can enjoy nature’s beauty.