Today 19 lateral candidates graduated from the AZDPS State Trooper Academy. Four of the new troopers worked at law enforcement agencies out of state. This is the first lateral-only AZDPS academy this year.
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Raiden Aguilera's wish is to one day be a SWAT Operator. On December 7, 2017, the Arizona Department of Public Safety's SWAT team made this wish come true! The SWAT team went above and beyond what Raiden and his family expected for their Wish Day.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 7:39am
The NAU Experience took place on December 4th.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 7:56am
The Arizona Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory’s community outreach program is responsible for educating and informing the public about the job duties our Forensic Scientists do every day.
Monday, October 30, 2017 - 1:32pm
“To protect human life” are the first words of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Mission Statement, and an important part of a trooper’s job, which they do with excellence and pride.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 2:27pm
On October 8, 2017, the Arizona chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) hosted the 5th annual Arizona Department of Public Safety Memorial 5K. This event honors DPS Troopers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have died in the line of duty.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 1:39pm
The mission of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the State of Arizona and its citizens.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - 12:00am
On August 18th, 2017, class five hundred completed their 28-week academy. Not only did they endure extreme physical and mental training but they were also challenged with becoming the first all trooper academy for DPS since 1979. Congratulations to the 39 men and women who graduated.
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 4:59pm
In life, great things happen that benefit others. In Oro Valley, Arizona, patrons at El Charro Café were presented with an opportunity to make a great thing happen during a Tip-A-Cop event.
Monday, August 21, 2017 - 12:00am
