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Fugitive Apprehension Unit Takes Career Criminal Off The Street

In early February, the AZDPS Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) was requested to provide assistance locating a suspect who had fled from a traffic stop

Monday, March 2, 2020 - 8:20am
Procedural Advances Reduce DNA Analysis Backlog

What a difference six years makes!

Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 2:55pm
Drugs, Currency & Weapons Seized Following Search Warrants in Two Valley Residences

On February 18, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Arizona Departm

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 10:47am
Special Edition Publication: 50 Years of Vigilance

The Arizona Department of Public Safety celebrated 50 years of vigilance in 2019.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 8:31am
6th Annual AZDPS 5K Memorial Highlights

Our 6th annual AZDPS Memorial 5K was a huge success thanks to the 300 people that came to run, walk, support, and honor our 30 fallen troopers. You helped us exceed our goals and make this the best run yet!

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 11:54am
Restoration of Fallen Trooper Memorials

Fallen trooper memorials all over Arizona are being restored to their original glory thanks to the dedication of retired and active DPS troopers, family, friends and other members of the law enforcement community.

 

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 1:36pm
National Police Week 2019 - Washington, D.C.

Colonel Milstead and the AZDPS Honor Guard represented the Department at National Police Week in Washington, D.C. to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, in particular, was an important year for AZDPS with the passing of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer on July 25, 2018.
 

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 3:54pm
1975 Down the Highways: Statewide Radar Speed Enforcement Program

1975: In this week’s entry we look back on the initial purchase of radar sets, which enabled DPS to perform speed enforcement. The below story was from May 1975.

 

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 12:30pm
DPS Communications Center Creates Care Package for Salt River

After his death, communications personnel in the Central Communications Center collected funds and items for a basket, which was delivered to the Salt River communications center on January 16, 2019.

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 8:08am
1974 Down the Highways: Project HERCO

1974: In this week’s entry we look back on a project that issued radios to truck drivers, which allowed them to directly communicate with DPS dispatchers. The below story was featured in the April 1974 issue of The Digest. 

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 9:35am
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