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Arizona officer involved in shooting had raised concerns
At least two officers who trained an Arizona policeman who later shot and killed a woman armed with scissors had serious concerns about his work, including that he was too quick to go for his service weapon, ignored directives from superiors and falsified reports, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
Amid national furor, debate continues over 2 Arizona police shooting bills
SB1445 was supposed to protect the identity of police officers in the often volatile and emotional aftermath of a police shooting. SB1300 was supposed to protect the privacy of innocent victims and witnesses captured on police body cameras.
Governor vetoes bill shielding names of officers
As the son of a cop, Gov. Doug Ducey was sympathetic towards the aim of a bill giving police officers involved in shootings a two-month period of anonymity. But he vetoed it today because it went too far.
