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Procedures & Policies

Phoenix PD Implements New Gun Pointing Policy, Announces More Mental Health Training and Full Rollout of Body Cameras

Chief Williams said she expects the new "Pointed Gun at Person" (PGP) reports will help the department track how many times officers can de-escalate potentially deadly situations.

August 19, 2019

Patrol

Arizona Motor Officer Injured in Traffic Collision

A motor officer with the Glendale (AZ) Police Department was injured when his motorcycle was in a collision with another vehicle on Friday night.

August 12, 2019

Point of Law

Cop Killer Pleads Guilty to Killing AZ Officer, Avoids Death Penalty

A man pleaded guilty to all 39 charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Nogales, AZ, Officer Jesus Cordova in April 2018. Prosecutors had planned on pursuing the death penalty, but dropped it in exchange for the guilty plea.

August 8, 2019

Technology

AZ Sheriff's Office Launches Secureview Tablets for Inmates to Reduce Recidivism

The Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office has a new partnership with Securus Technologies to bring technology to the inmates at the Adult Detention Center. Inmates are now able to use tablets to help advance their education and gain new skills while they are incarcerated.

July 31, 2019

Patrol

Phoenix PD Unit Dedicated to Investigating Crimes Against Animals

Two Animal Cruelty investigators staff the Phoenix Police Department's Animal Crimes Unit, routinely working in partnership with the Animal Cruelty Investigators employed by the Arizona Humane Society.

July 17, 2019

Patrol

Why Police Should Ignore the Starbucks Kerfuffle

The blowback on Facebook against Starbucks was especially vitriolic, leading an outside observer to conclude that mistreatment of law enforcement officers in the company's stores is a pervasive problem (spoiler alert: it's not).

July 12, 2019

Patrol

Tempe Officers, Chief Meet with Starbucks Execs Over Treatment of Police

Tempe Officers Association President Rob Ferraro says Starbucks again apologized for the July 4 incident, and the police officers "came away from the meeting feeling heard and respected."

July 9, 2019

Patrol

Starbucks VP Issues Apology to Tempe Police Department

The vice president of retail operations for the Starbucks coffee chain issued a written apology for the events that transpired in one of their stores on Independence Day in which several officers were asked to either relocate away from a complaining customer or leave the establishment.

July 8, 2019

Patrol

Phoenix Officers Repaint Defaced Flag Mural

After a painted mural of the American flag was defaced with graffiti last week, two officers—and one officer's son—went to the scene and restored Old Glory with a fresh coat of paint.

July 1, 2019

Training

How Phoenix is Addressing the Active Shooter Threat

Through special training for all public safety personnel, the nation’s fifth largest city is taking steps to mitigate the terror and tragedy of an attack.

June 28, 2019

Command

Phoenix Chief Promises Changes in Department During Angry Meeting Over Shoplifting Incident

Appearing frustrated at times, Williams assured those gathered that the meeting would not be the last. "We are here to listen, we are here to make change," she said.

June 19, 2019

Patrol

Arizona Police Shoot, Wound Man After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit

Officers with the Gang Task Force for the Mesa Police Department shot and wounded a man who fled on foot after a brief vehicle pursuit.

June 14, 2019