The Arizona Department of Public Safety's (AZDPS) Hazardous Materials Response Unit (HMRU) is dedicated to providing statewide response and support for incidents related to hazardous materials (hazmat), radiological materials, and weapons of mass destruction.
The Digest Blog
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 3:02pm
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a female burro and her day-old foal were on State Route 74 near Lake Pleasant when she was struck by a car and killed. The small male foal survived with minor injuries and remained nearby.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 2:21pm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) service canine Fallon. Fallon, a beloved member of the AZDPS family, was 9.5 years old and served with the department since 2015.
Friday, August 18, 2023 - 10:15am
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, AZDPS motor troopers proudly escorted Andrea Rebel to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as she departed for the East Coast to participate in the 2023 Police Unity Tour (Chapter 1 – Northern NJ).
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 9:22am
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Trooper Taron S. Maddux, #10233. Trooper Maddux passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 2:14pm
On Friday, March 17, 2023, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Sergeant Tom Simon retired after 30 years of dedicated service to the State of Arizona.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 1:55pm
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
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
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
Do you know what to do if you’re involved in a minor crash on an Arizona highway?
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 10:11am
