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Patrol

Phoenix Cop Recovering from Shooting

Officer Peter Bennett, 36, suffered life-threatening injuries after he was shot three times in the head, abdomen, and arm. Three other rounds struck his ballistic vest.

January 6, 2013

Training

Phoenix Police Reaffirm Oath

For the first time in the 131-year history of the Phoenix Police Department, officers retook the oath of office.

January 3, 2013

Training

Wounded Ariz. Cop Leaves Hospital

A Tucson (Ariz.) Police officer shot in the head while responding to a residential alarm call has left the hospital and hopes to return to duty within six months.

December 19, 2012

Special Units

Scottsdale (Ariz.) PD's Crowd Control Unit

The Scottsdale (Ariz.) PD's Rapid Response Team was established with three squads of officers, plus supervisors and logistics support. Now it totals 40 officers, all trained in the latest crowd control techniques developed by FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala.

December 16, 2012

Special Units

Rating Riot Gear

POLICE Magazine asked some of the officers of the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police Department's Rapid Response Team to review and rate their riot apparel, footwear, and turtle gear.

December 16, 2012

Training

Ariz. Officers Claim Privacy Violation In DNA Lawsuit

Three Phoenix Police officers claim their privacy rights were violated when they were forced to give DNA samples during the investigation into the mysterious death of a fellow officer.

December 10, 2012

Patrol

Ariz. Sgt. Shot In Head Critical

A Tucson (Ariz.) Police sergeant was shot in the head, after responding to a residential alarm early Sunday morning.

November 18, 2012

Patrol

Family of Fallen Ariz. Cop Given Discounted Benefits

The family of deceased Glendale police Officer Brad Jones was about to lose its health insurance through the city one year after the 27-year-old father of two was killed on the job.

November 18, 2012

Patrol

Sheriff Arpaio Elected To Sixth Term

Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio won a sixth term Tuesday in what was his closest race. Arpaio defeated challenger Paul Penzone, a veteran Phoenix Police officer, and Mike Stauffer, a Scottsdale Police lieutenant.

November 6, 2012

Patrol

Insurer Stymies Ariz. Sheriff's Armed Border Posse

An armed volunteer posse set up by Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu to scan the desert for violent drug smugglers is running into serious bureaucratic opposition that might thwart the controversial operation.

October 30, 2012

Special Units

Gang Member Shot, Killed After Grabbing Ariz. Cop's Gun

A gang member who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a woman was shot and killed by a Phoenix Police officer after he grabbed the officer's gun during a struggle.

October 29, 2012

Patrol

Arbitrator To Decide Phoenix Polyester Uniform Dispute

An arbitrator will hear a grievance from the Phoenix Police Department's patrol union objecting to a new uniform policy requiring more formal, polyester uniforms.

October 23, 2012