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A federal judge has set a timeline for unsealing court documents in a multimillion-dollar wrongful death and disability lawsuit against Phoenix and a group of police officers. A city spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the order.
Nov. 3, 2021
Phoenix is nearing three months since the U.S. Justice Department announced a sweeping investigation of the city and its police department that may take years to finish. Civil rights investigators are asking about the possessions of people living on the street.
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Oct. 29, 2021
Phoenix has created a website with the hope of giving weekly updates on the U.S. Justice Department investigation of its police department, which began nearly three months ago. The digital resource gives an email address and phone number for people to contact the federal government.
Oct. 28, 2021
As cities around the country consider vaccine mandates for employees — including Tucson, here in Arizona — one area that’s proving difficult when it comes to compliance is police departments.
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Oct. 27, 2021
A judge on Tuesday told lawyers that he will likely rule that a new Arizona law that prevents a majority of civilians from serving on police oversight panels is unconstitutional.
Oct. 27, 2021
The Anti-Defamation League recently released a report about the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, an organization it has labelled an anti-government extremist group whose aim is to recruit sheriffs into an anti-government movement.
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Oct. 26, 2021
The review says a supervisory agent stationed in Arizona faced getting fired for posting internal video with a migrant falling to their death. Instead, their final discipline was a 30-day suspension, according to the report from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oct. 25, 2021
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor says there isn’t enough staff for a unit of her office created to handle crimes against police, firefighters and paramedics. A retired judge tapped to investigate bogus gang charges against protesters had recommended all personnel in the First Responder Bureau be rotated out.
Oct. 22, 2021
Arizona is no stranger to high profile sheriffs, with Joe Arpaio leading Maricopa County’s department for decades, and Paul Babeu for a couple of terms in Pinal County. Jessica Pishko is an attorney who’s working on a book about sheriffs. She recently profiled Sheriff Lamb for Politico magazine.
Oct. 20, 2021
At least two Phoenix council members describe the police department’s staffing levels as “a crisis.” Fewer officers are patrolling city streets while calls for service and response times have increased.
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Oct. 19, 2021
Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed legal briefs with the Arizona Supreme Court to challenge the position to rule on budget legislation. Brnovich argued a mask ban written into this year’s budget bill is a political question beyond the reach of judges.
Oct. 19, 2021
The pandemic led Phoenix’s Municipal Court to offer a virtual option for people contesting traffic tickets. And the program is reportedly working so well, the court is looking to expand it.
Oct. 14, 2021
Neighboring Sonora, Mexico, has experienced rising violence for years now. In response, the state’s new governor has released a plan he says will curb crime and corruption and restore peace.
Oct. 14, 2021
A recent investigation by the Arizona Republic has found that training materials and documents used by state Department of Corrections personnel includes imagery that is militaristic and similar to graphics used by gangs and white supremacy organizations.
Oct. 13, 2021
A Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy, who authorities say was attacked by a man he had arrested, has died.
Oct. 12, 2021
Authorities say a man suspected of gravely injuring metro Phoenix sheriff’s deputy Juan Miguel Ruiz has been shot and wounded by a homeowner with whom he had a history of conflicts. Sheriff’s officials said the suspect was hospitalized, while the deputy was on life support, but is not expected to survive.
Oct. 11, 2021
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is implementing a new policy, requiring prosecutors who know of video evidence showing a crime or suspect to watch it before filing felony charges. Video may come from a cellphone, a surveillance system or a police officer’s body-worn camera.
Oct. 8, 2021
About two months have passed since the Civil Rights arm of the U.S. Justice Department launched a sweeping investigation of Phoenix police. Now another DOJ entity called the Bureau of Justice Assistance is running a partnership with Phoenix Police Department to work on reducing violent crime.
Oct. 8, 2021
Glendale has launched the first municipal court in the West Valley to serve all active duty military and veterans, regardless of military discharge or length of service.
Oct. 6, 2021
An appellate court decision says Arizona's state constitutional protections for crime victims don't prevent prosecutors from conducting pretrial interviews of victims who object.
Oct. 6, 2021
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