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Feb 17, 2017

Arizona to death-row inmates: Bring your own execution drugs

The novel policy has drawn sneers from defense attorneys who were puzzled as to why the state would think that they would assist in killing their clients.

Feb 13, 2017

Police unions back bill that questions validity of video

A bill proposed in the Arizona Legislature challenges the notion that video evidence in police shootings and fights is foolproof.

Feb 6, 2017

Ducey’s proposed use of ‘miracle drug’ could be costly

Gov. Doug Ducey calls Vivitrol a “miracle drug,” some worry it is an expensive, understudied quick fix to a much larger problem.

Jun 20, 2016

Magnetic crime-fighting tool lets police freeze criminals’ funds by swiping a card

Seizing money from suspected criminals is now as easy as swiping a card through a magnetic reader, and to the dismay of a civil liberties group Arizona is leading the way in using this new crime-fighting tool.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (AP Photo)
Nov 30, 2015

Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon may run against Arpaio

Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is considering running against longtime Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Nov 12, 2015

Ducey creates state police border force

Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered the Arizona Department of Public Safety to create a border strike force comprised of state troopers who will help law enforcement agencies along the Mexican border respond to crimes.

Oct 29, 2015

Sheriff encourages drug dealers to snitch on competition

A sheriff is enlisting the help of drug dealers in his fight to rid a rural eastern Arizona county of narcotics. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office is circulating 3,000 postcards... […]

Feb 4, 2015

Bill banning photo radar set for hearing in Arizona Senate

An Arizona legislator is proposing legislation that would ban the use of photo radar statewide.

May 19, 2014

Arizona to discuss prevention after spate of wrong-way wrecks

Arizona highway safety and transportation officials are trying to figure out how to curb wrong-way accidents on Arizona highways.

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