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AZDPS Troopers Seize 106 Gallons of Liquid Methamphetamine During I-8 Traffic Stop

YUMA, Ariz. – On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Canine District trooper conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a Ford F-350 pickup truck towing a trailer on Interstate 8 near Yuma. During the stop, the trooper observed several indicators of criminal -

Scene photograph of a dark blue F-350 dually pickup truck with an attached trailer stopped on the side of an interstate. On the rear driver-side corner of the trailer, an amber-colored liquid pours from the trailer rails into a clear plastic tub.

Close-up photo of an amber-colored liquid draining from a trailer rail into a white five-gallon bucket.

Photograph of 21 five-gallon buckets filled with liquid methamphetamine beside the F350 truck and trailer.

Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Assists with Grand Canyon Flood Rescues

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Aviation Bureau assisted the United States National Park Service with multiple rescue operations at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, helping hikers stranded by severe flash flooding.

2025 image of AZDPS Air Rescue's Ranger 3 helicopter in the Flagstaff area

AZDPS Personnel Provide Security Assessment and Training in the Republic of Palau

PHOENIX — Four Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) personnel flew more than 7,000 miles to Koror, Republic of Palau, on a mission to get Palau ready to secure the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

From July 20-24, 2026, Captain Brad Kudler, Captain Vern Havens, Captain Jared -

Representatives from Palau, AZDPS, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Embassy Koror, the FBI, and Australian Federal Police pose for a group photo during the training.

Captain Kudler gives a presentation during the training.

Captain Kramer and Captain Havens, stand at the front of a classroom speaking during a presentation.

SOMB Meeting - August 31, 2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION OF THE DPS LOCAL RETIREMENT BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the DPS Local Retirement Board endeavors to ensure the accessibility of its meetings to all persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for the meeting, please contact Leanne Lunsford at (602) 223-2147. Requests should be made as -