Protests over the United States Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade brought an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people to the Arizona State Capitol Complex in Phoenix on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Colonel's Statement
There is no greater responsibility bestowed upon Government than the duty of protecting and serving its citizens. In Arizona, it is the Department of Public Safety (DPS) that finds itself at the forefront of this duty. This responsibility is not taken lightly.
For the past five years I have aligned the implementation of policies, programs, and professionalism with law enforcement best practices and the management philosophy of Governor Ducey. The results have merited national attention and are evidenced by integrity-based improvements within the agency.
These improvements are made possible by our dedicated Arizona state troopers and professional staff who take tremendous pride in the mission of the agency. Day in and day out, they prove their commitment to executing their duty through our Department motto, Courteous Vigilance.
Being trusted to lead this agency is one of the greatest honors of my life. The men and women of DPS are some of the finest police and professional staff in the entire country. It is my goal to continue to lead the Department of Public Safety into the future and provide the most professional law enforcement services in the nation to everyone who lives in or visits our state.
Current News
On Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro on eastbound Interstate 8, at milepost 20, east of Yuma. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed multiple indicators of criminal activity.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is pleased to announce a new method of accessing the state’s crime statistics with the introduction of the Arizona Theme-Oriented Public Site (TOPS).