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Arizona Police Use Mannequins with Radar Guns to Discourage Speeding

The Operations Division recently outfitted mannequins armed with radar guns and positioned them next to empty police vehicles in order to encourage drivers to slow down at intersections known to be the locations of frequent collisions due to speeding.

August 20, 2018

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Arizona Officer Critically Wounded in Gunfight During Traffic Stop

According to ABC-15, a Phoenix police spokesperson said both the officer — who has not yet been named — and suspect were in critical condition on Thursday night.

August 17, 2018

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Video: Arizona Police Sergeant Fired for Using BWC to Film "Office Sex"

A former police sergeant with the Superior (AZ) Police Department has been fired after he reportedly used his body-worn camera to record himself having sex with a woman in his office.

August 16, 2018

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Owner's Claim That Arizona Deputy Unnecessarily Shot Her Dog Refuted by Video

MCSO says the pet dog called Chevy attacked Tarzan and inflicted a number of injuries. The deputy tried to separate the two dogs but after that failed, he shot and killed Chevy. "MCSO K-9 Tarzan sustained injuries to his face and chest to include a broken tooth," the statement reads.

August 10, 2018

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NFL Team Raises Money in Honor of Slain Arizona Trooper

“It’s great that the team can be a vehicle for the whole community to participate in this fundraiser,” Cardinals President Michael Bidwill said during Saturday’s event.

August 8, 2018

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Arizona Chief Given Prestigious CALEA Award

Last week Scottsdale, AZ, Police Chief Alan G. Rodbell was awarded the "Egon Bittner Award" for his significant contributions to the public safety profession and to CALEA.

August 3, 2018

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Arizona Trooper Killed, Another Wounded in Gun Grab Attack

Trooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed. Edenhofer had just graduated from the DPS academy on May 4 and was an officer-in-training.

July 26, 2018

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Arizona Officer's Widow Grateful for New PTSD Law for First Responders

The widow of Craig Tiger — a Phoenix police officer who had been diagnosed with PTSD before dying by suicide — told reporters that she "is grateful for the new law that will help other first responders across the state have better access to mental professionals."

July 20, 2018

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Arizona Officer Critically Injured in 2-Vehicle Collision

The officer was reportedly not in uniform and not in a marked police car, while conducting "administrative tasks" at the time of the accident.

July 20, 2018

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Arizona Governor, Accompanied by Phoenix Officials, Signs New First Responder PTSD Bill into Law

The purpose of this new law is to provide help to first responders who experience PTSD as a result of events they experience or witness on the job. “Arizona is grateful to the first responders who put their lives on the line every single day to protect our communities. With these commitments and sacrifices, we want to ensure that those who experience trauma on the job have access to the support they need," Governor Ducey said.

July 19, 2018

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Arizona Deputy Dragged, Shot in Leg at Traffic Stop

Deputy Velasco went after the suspect on his motorcycle and approached the car again. The suspect then shot Velasco in the leg.

July 18, 2018

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Wide Open Spaces

As it turned out, this was a perfect example of the "bad assignment" that resulted in many positive outcomes.

July 13, 2018