Tag: Arizona agencies

Patrol
Arizona Officer Saves Firefighter’s Daughter from Burning Car
The driver of the burning vehicle was beeping her horn “desperately signaling for help,” the Goodyear Police Department said.
May 28, 2025
Video release by the Goodyear (Arizona) Police Department shows the perspective of the officer approaching the buring car.
Patrol
Man Rams Truck Through Arizona Department’s Station Gates
On March 20, the Arizona Department of Public Safety put out an attempt to locate alert on the F-150. The truck was located at a bank parking lot.
April 18, 2025
The Glendale, Arizona, Police Department says this image shows a suspect's truck ramming into a police station gate.
Investigations
Women in Law Enforcement: Arizona's Sergeant Amy Chamberlain
“When my investigation skills and thorough approach result in a successful prosecution and incarceration of criminals, I felt a great sense of achievement because it brought a sense of justice and closure for the victims and their families.”
December 10, 2024
Women Of Le Chamberlain
Patrol
Phoenix Officer Remains in Critical Condition After Tuesday Shooting
Officer Zane Coolidge remains in the hospital in critical condition. Phoenix police say he is continuing to put up a brave fight.
September 6, 2024
Investigations
Arizona Detective Killed Last Week in "Critical Incident" Died from Accidental Rifle Discharge
While detectives were unloading equipment following an operation, So was moving a bag from a vehicle when a rifle from the bag fell to the ground and discharged. So was mortally wounded.
June 18, 2024
Detective Ryan So of the Scottsdale (Arizona) Police Department was killed last week by an accidental discharge.
Patrol
Arizona Detective Dies After Thursday Night “Critical Incident”
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for both Ryan’s family and his police family at SPD. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective So’s family, his team, and everyone across our police department," Scottsdale officials said.
June 14, 2024
Scottsdale, Arizona, Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday from injuries suffered during a 'critical incident.'
Point of Law
DOJ Says Phoenix Police Violated Constitutional Rights
The report says the department discriminates against certain races, as well as people with behavioral health disabilities. The report also found that Phoenix police detain and arrest people who are homeless without legal grounds.
June 13, 2024
Patrol
Arizona Tribal Officer Killed Responding to Disturbance
Joshua Briese, who had been with the Police Department for less than a year, and another officer responded to a disturbance call involving a large crowd. Multiple gunshots were fired and both officers were struck.
June 3, 2024
Officer Joshua Briese of the Gila River Police Department was killed Saturday during response to a disturbance at a home.
Command
Arizona Campus Chief Under Investigation for Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protest
On April 26, hundreds of protesters created a pro-Palestinian encampment that was later forcibly removed and ended in the arrests of more than 70 people, including at least 20 students.
May 10, 2024
Patrol
Phoenix Officer Stabbed During Trespassing Call at Gas Station
Employees wanted the suspect out of the store and the officer was escorting the man outside when the suspect pulled a knife and stabbed the officer, police said.
April 8, 2024
Patrol
Tucson Officer Killed in Crash while Responding Code 3
Officer Adam Buckner was responding to a call for service with lights and sirens activated when another driver failed to yield the right of way, police say.
April 1, 2024
Officer Adam Buckner had served with the Tucson Police Department since 2021.
Patrol
Banks in Arizona Vandalized by Protesters of Atlanta Police Training Center
Shattered glass, broken windows, and words spray painted on buildings carried a message Sunday night in downtown Tucson, with “no cop city” written to reference a police training center in Atlanta.
February 29, 2024
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