Arizona
Applying a “when/then/why” approach to the tactical challenges of an ambush situation with a baby in the crossfire
Partnership between Arizona State University and Tempe PD yielded a curriculum designed to help officers keep contacts with the public peaceful and productive
Phoenix PD is empowering patrol officers to spearhead intelligence-led problem-solving initiatives in their precincts
“Just this week alone, I’ve had a patrol car damaged, I’ve had two officers, deputies, that were trying to be run over by smuggler drivers. This is every day down here,” Sheriff Mark Dannels said
While the cruiser was moving, the back seat officer fired bean bag rounds while another officer, who saw the suspect reach for a gun, discharged his weapon
Tribute
Officer Shawn Patterson, an Army veteran, is set to participate in the Legacies Alive Challenge as a tribute to his fallen friends, Sergeant Tyler Holtz and Specialist Ricardo Cerros, Jr.
In only a year and a half, gun crime in some Tucson neighborhoods has dropped over 75% since the Place Network Investigations program was put into motion
“She is by all accounts safe, she is by all accounts healthy, and she is by all accounts happy,” Officer Santiago said at a news conference
Officer Morgan Bullis said putting on her uniform again is a big part of her healing
The law would have made it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet or closer if the officer tells the person to stop
Officer Downey’s wife packed him some freshly baked pumpkin muffins for his patrol shift, so he knew the dog would be intrigued by the tasty treat
A sergeant successfully deployed the Grappler Police Bumper, netting one of the suspect vehicle’s rear tires, and brought it to a safe stop
Officer Candace Kanavel said she plans to use her platform, #YesSheCAN, to promote confidence in women and help them develop situational awareness
During his career with Phoenix police, Officer Cooley rose to become captain, a rank the department said is equivalent to commander today
LODD
Two officers died in as many days from medical emergencies
The union released a statement critical of the “vanilla media release” from the department about an officer suffering multiple facial fractures
The WalletHub report compares 45 of the largest U.S. cities to identify which cities are grappling with the most significant homicide rates
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
Chief Michel Moore and two recruitment officers will talk about working for the department after baseball
Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan said there is an increasing level of violence within the community
Officer Brandon Griffith founded “Griffith Blue Heart” to help police have the capability to administer lifesaving techniques before firefighters or EMTs arrive
“I would not be surprised if we increase the department by doubling it in the next five years. I think the data is telling us that we’re moving that quickly.”
Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training
“To me, it just feels like a challenge I have to overcome,” Officer Tyler Moldovan said
Police also found other drugs inside a stash house, which totaled over $4.4 million in street value
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
The man has racked up six filming-related court cases since he began showing up at police scenes in 2021, live-streaming officers as they conducted investigations
She told the dispatcher her husband knew she would call police for his intoxication, so gathered ammunition to meet police with gunfire at front door
Officers were conducting surveillance on the suspect stemming from warrants associated with a home invasion and bank robbery
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers used a helicopter to reach the vehicle
News media organizations and the ACLU are now asking that the law, which was set to take effect next week, be permanently blocked
Isaiah Steven Williams was armed with an automatic rifle and tactical gear during the rampage
Jay Stevens initially flagged down a deputy to report he’d fatally shot a person before leading them to a deceased body in a home
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