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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon may run against Arpaio
Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is considering running against longtime Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
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.
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... […]
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.
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.