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Scottsdale police seek public assistance in identifying hit-and-run suspect
The Scottsdale Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle that struck a pedestrian. At 9:30 p.m. Sept. 26, an adult female … more
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Surprise Police Department was one of many agencies located in Maricopa County that showed after Siri was asked, "Where are terrorists located?"
Apple quickly adjusts Siri’s response to terrorist question
Fred Cuthbertson was not happy when a fellow police officer shared Apple’s voice talk assistant, Siri, answered a question about terrorists by directing users to police departments. The … more
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Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel speaks at a news conference in Phoenix on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. The prosecutor announced that no charges would be filed against Trooper George Cervantes in the May 25,2020, fatal shooting of 28-year-old Dion Johnson. The shooting death inspired protests of police violence in Phoenix during June. (AP Photo/Jacques Billeaud)
No charges filed against trooper in Dion Johnson shooting death
PHOENIX — Prosecutors have declined to criminally charge an Arizona state trooper in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a roadside struggle nearly four months ago that inspired protests … more
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Authorities were looking for this silver 2008-2013 four-door Infiniti G37 with custom wheels and a temporary license plate as of Thursday afternoon. The car pulled up next to two state troopers sitting in their car Thursday morning and the passenger stepped out and fired on the troopers with an assault rifle. The shooter was taken into custody, but the driver fled the scene in the car. A Blue Alert was issued Thursday to alert Arizonans to a suspect not in custody after being involved in a violent attack on law enforcement officers. Authorities urged anyone who sees the car to call 911. [Submitted photo/Arizona Department of Public Safety]
Two state troopers fired upon; 1 of 2 suspects in custody
A teenage boy was arrested Thursday for shooting at two state troopers in Phoenix. Authorities are still searching for a second suspect, who was driving the car the shooter was in. more
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Sun City Fire and Medical Department crew and its brush truck working a wild fire.
Valley fire agencies modify, eliminate wildland deployments
Fighting wildfires is a necessary task, but fire agencies are finding it harder to justify sending teams to operate outside established jurisdiction. more
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A makeshift memorial grows in front of the home where Rachel Henry was arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home earlier in January. Domestic violence homicides in Phoenix rose in the first half of 2020 compared with the same time last year.
Domestic violence trends upward during pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has kept people home more often, but that doesn’t mean everyone is safe indoors. more
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A Phoenix police officer stands outside the scene of a deadly shooting early Monday, March 30, 2020, in Phoenix.
An Independent examination of law enforcement data across the Valley of the Sun
If you ask Chief Paul Marzocca, you’ll never hear police departments say they have enough officers because they are always establishing needs and wants. more
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Firefighters try to put out flames from a derailed freight train as it burns on a bridge spanning Tempe Town Lake Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Tempe, Arizona.
Train derailment, bridge collapse under investigation in Tempe
Authorities are investigating after a freight train traveling from Tucson to Phoenix derailed along a bridge in Tempe, with that structure partially collapsing, according to officials. more
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Funeral services for Peoria police Officer Jason W. Judd are July 13 and 14.
Funeral services set for Peoria police officer
Funeral services have been set for a Peoria police officer who died last week after a crash. more
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Surprise Fire-Medical Department Engineer Ken Coomber and firefighter Mark Stephens monitor patients while responding to a call.
Arizona fire departments see decrease in calls due to coronavirus
Municipal fire departments around the valley have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since late February and the call volume has decreased inside some organizations, officials contend. more
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Peoria police Officer Jason W. Judd
Fundraisers set up to benefit Peoria officer's family
Those wishing to support the family of a Peoria police officer who died in a motorcycle crash have several opportunities to do so. more
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Peoria police Officer Jason Judd died July 1, 2020 following a motorcycle accident at Liberty High School, near 91st Avenue and Deer Valley Road.
Peoria officer dies after crashing at Liberty High School
Peoria police said an officer has died after crashing his motorcycle while leaving a youth citizen academy demonstration at Liberty High School. more
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Salt cedar burning in the river bottom near Phoenix Raceway puts out a column of smoke visible from around the West Valley, Friday June 26.
Avondale Fire near Phoenix Raceway forces evacuations
Over 30 homes have been evacuated as crews from multiple agencies battle a brush fire near Phoenix Raceway. more
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Glendale officer injured in collision while responding to call
An officer was taken to a hospital following a crash in Glendale. The incident happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday near 75th and Glendale avenues. Police said officers were responding to a call … more
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Protesters confront Phoenix police officers Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Phoenix during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.
ASU criminology faculty dives into police reform
A memo penned by faculty with the criminal justice school at Arizona State University is raising some critical points on how to address police reform while supporting officers and the community … more
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Scottsdale Fashion Square charges include social media star following vandalism, looting spree
The Scottsdale Police Department has announced the arrest and/or charges of nine additional individuals following Saturday night’s civil unrest --- including social media star Jake Paul. more
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Scottsdale Fashion Square stores took the brunt of damage that occurred May 30 during protests that turned violent. Police officials estimate millions of dollars worth of damage in the aftermath.
A night of Scottsdale destruction, looting follows Phoenix police protests
As the community continues to reel from social and political unrest turning Scottsdale Road into chaos Saturday night, business leaders look for answers and city officials condemn the activity that … more
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A Phoenix fire extinguishes an on fire semitruck cab. A bill under consideration by the state legislature would increase workers’ comp protections for firefighters who contract cancer presumed to be related to carcinogen’s they’re exposed to on the job, but cities and the state must decide on who’s going to pay for the increase in payouts.
Cities, Arizona must find funds for boosted support of firefighters with cancer
Arizona cities must brace for more workers’ compensation payouts if and when a bill passes in the state House of Representatives that ensures listed cancers contracted by firefighters must … more
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Volunteers help sweep up broken glass from the vandalism damage at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall Sunday, May 31, in Scottsdale, Ariz., following a night of unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody with much of the arrest captured on video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd.
Ducey enacts 8 p.m. curfew across Arizona
PHOENIX — Saying he needs to act because of “lawlessness,” Gov. Doug Ducey has imposed an 8 p.m. statewide curfew for one week. The governor said that the incident in Minneapolis … more
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Glendale police and other agencies continue to investigate at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale following a shooting May 20, 2020.
Police: Glendale suspect wanted to shoot 10 people at Westgate
Glendale police are investigating after multiple people were shot at Westgate Entertainment District. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. Westgate Entertainment District is … more
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