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Patrol

Arizona Sheriff's Deputies Threatened by Drug Cartel

Sheriff Mark Dannels told the crowd of about 25 people that the Mexican cartel is extremely organized on both sides of the border and no one crosses from Mexico into this country unless they pay a member of that organization first.

April 19, 2021

Command

Biden Nominates Tucson Chief to Head Border Patrol, Customs

In Tucson, Magnus led a department with about 1,000 officers and staff. If confirmed, he would be in charge of a staff 60 times as large at CBP, which includes the U.S. Border Patrol as well as the Office of Field Operations.

April 14, 2021

Patrol

Video: Phoenix Officers Save Man from Burning SUV

Officers Rudy Castillo and Joel Kaminsky are seen in the video running toward the SUV as flames were engulfing it. The 55-year-old man inside is believed to have had a medical issue that caused him to swerve off the road crash.

March 31, 2021

Patrol

AZ Tribal Officer Struck with Blunt Object and Injured, Suspect Fatally Shot

Officers responded to a possible murder that occurred in the area. While making contact with the suspect, an officer was hit on the head with a blunt object.

February 17, 2021

Patrol

Arizona FOP Asks YouTube to Remove Auditors who Harass Police Officers for Profit

"The auditors then use YouTube channels like 'Pigs Under Pressure' to post and livestream their profane rants, monetizing the videos through YouTube clicks and advertising," the union said in a statement. Auditors are also funded by donations from their viewers.

January 29, 2021

Patrol

Phoenix PD Releases Video of Fatal OIS of Gunman Holding Baby

"An officer armed with his city-issued rifle shot at the suspect when he saw the suspect point the gun at the baby and others," Phoenix PD said.

January 26, 2021

Patrol

NV Deputy Shot, Wounded Fugitive Suspect Arrested at Scene

Sgt. John Lenz was shot twice in the chest and once in the face near the cheek. Police said body armor stopped the shots to the chest.

December 22, 2020

Patrol

AZ Lieutenant and His Wife Adopt Little Girl He Comforted After She was Abused

In March 2018, Lt. Zach was working as a patrol sergeant when he and his officers got a call to check Kaila's residence. Kaila is a survivor of abuse and Zach spent that night bonding with her.

December 4, 2020

Special Units

Phoenix K-9 Shot, Credited with Protecting Officers in Deadly Confrontation with Homicide Suspect

The incident started when officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 3:30 a.m. When officers arrived on the scene they reportedly found a man who was dead. During a search for the suspect, they were directed to his apartment.

December 3, 2020

Patrol

Phoenix Officer Hailed as Hero for Saving Young Boy from Traffic

An officer with the Phoenix Police Department is now being recognized publicly for an act of heroism he performed in late September.

October 22, 2020

Patrol

Woman Indicted in Crash that Killed Phoenix Officer

A grand jury in Maricopa County, AZ, has indicted a woman who reportedly struck and killed an officer with the Phoenix Police Department in 2019.

October 7, 2020

Patrol

Phoenix Officer Shoots, Wounds, Knife-Wielding Man

An officer with the Phoenix Police Department shot and wounded a knife-wielding man as he moved toward the officer after being told the drop the weapon, police say.

October 1, 2020