New Phoenix-Area Sheriff Wants to Advance Court-Ordered Reforms

He said he recently had a productive meeting with the court-appointed monitor and pledged to keep open lines of communication with the monitoring team, the judge and the case's community advisory board.

AZ POST Considers Revision to Marijuana Rules for Recruits

“My recommendation for your consideration is we go for a six-month window,” said Matt Giordano, executive director. “We would go to six months of the last use.

Phoenix Asks DOJ Not to Put Police Department Under Federal Oversight

An attorney for the city sent a letter to the Justice Department on Thursday requesting a "technical assistance letter," saying Phoenix had demonstrated "a powerful commitment to reform, a commitment that warrants a different approach from the DOJ.

After Phoenix-Area Sheriff’s Resignation, County Board to Pick Interim Successor

Sheriff Paul Penzone announced that he planned to resign in October and submitted his letter in December

Video: Arizona Detectives Rescue Kidnapping Victim, After Deadly Gunfight

Special Assignment detectives located the suspects’ vehicle, confirmed that the victim was inside, and used their SUV to box it in.

Arizona Investigators Identify Teen Girl Found Dead in 1992

She was identified as 15-year-old Melody Harrison, who was reported missing from Phoenix in June 1992. Officials credited the "persistent" and long-lasting efforts of police investigator Stephanie Bourgeois.

Phoenix Officer Shot Multiple Times in 2021 Throws Out First Pitch at World Series

Officer Tyler Moldovan aided by his wife Chelsea was escorted to the center of the diamond and threw the ceremonial pitch to Diamondback’s player Zach Gallen.

Arizona Sheriff’s K-9 Fatally Stabbed During Search for Suspect

K-9 Kenzo was rushed to a veterinary hospital, where he later died. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says Kenzo had injuries that were consistent with stab wounds.

Arizona SWAT Negotiator Competing to Become Miss USA

Federal Judge Rules AZ Law Limiting Filming of Police is Unconstitutional

The law would have made it illegal to film police officers within 8 feet of law enforcement activity if the officer had requested that the citizen or journalist stop filming.