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Retired Colonel Heston Silbert Receives 2022 Chief of the Year Award from Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police

Congratulations to recently retired Colonel Heston Silbert, who was named 2022 Chief of the Year by the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) today!

Colonel Silbert was honored during the AACOP Meeting and Luncheon held in Mesa this morning, January 27, 2023.

Friday, January 27, 2023 - 3:28pm
Troopers Rescue Motorist Trapped in Flood Waters

On Monday, January 2, 2023, AZDPS Air Rescue was requested by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) to assist with the rescue of a motorist stranded in flood waters in Tonto Creek.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 11:52am
Farewell to the Last Crown Victoria at AZDPS

It’s off to retirement for the last in-service Crown Victoria at the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS). After going for a special “farewell” patrol shift in Phoenix recently, this classic cop car assigned to our Agency Support Division was stripped of its police equipment and delivered

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 12:10pm
Help Prevent Secondary Collisions by Moving Minor Incidents Off of the Highway

Do you know what to do if you’re involved in a minor crash on an Arizona highway?

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 10:11am
Arizona State Troopers and Idaho State Police Work Together to Honor Fallen Arizona Deputy

On April 21, 2007, Deputy Philip A. Rodriguez of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 in Kingman. Deputy Rodriguez was just 21 years old.

Monday, November 7, 2022 - 4:09pm
Fentanyl in Our Communities - Arizona State Gang Task Force

The Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) is a statewide multi-agency task force led by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Gang Enforcement Bureau.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 10:41am
Graduation of Arizona State Trooper Academy Class 554

Congratulations to the 22 graduates of Arizona State Trooper Academy Class 554! 

On Thursday, August 1, 2022, Colonel Heston Silbert addressed the graduates, presented their badges and read them the Oath of Office at their graduation ceremony at Living Word Bible Church in Mesa. 

Friday, September 2, 2022 - 8:51am
Dog Rescued After Going Missing for Three Months Following Collision

On February 13, 2022, a dog named Bubba went missing after he and his owners were involved in a single-vehicle rollover collision on U.S. 93 near milepost 147.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 12:00pm
Trooper Forms Lasting Friendship With Man He Helped Rescue After Fatal Collision

Troopers, dispatchers, and other first responders face difficult situations on a regular basis, but every once in a while, they have an experience that leaves a lasting impact on them and those they help.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 2:50pm
Celebrating Women's History Month - Lieutenant Colonel Jenna Mitchell

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Lieutenant Colonel Jenna Mitchell, Assistant Director of the Highway Patrol Division (HPD). She is the second woman in AZDPS history to hold the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 10:10am
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