Pinal County - On March 13, 2018, detectives assigned to the Arizona Department of Public Safety Border Strike Force (AZBSF), stopped a shuttle van near mile post 173 for violating traffic laws.
News Releases
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 3:12pm
Tucson, Ariz. – Operation Southern Shield began Tuesday, March 6, and runs through Thursday, March 8, 2018. Troopers and participating agencies will be patrolling the interstates and state highways in southern Arizona, enforcing state and federal commercial vehicle laws.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 12:22pm
Phoenix — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has received $58,000 in federal funds, specifically to help with expenses for troopers taking part in various training programs designed to help detect impaired drivers.
The training programs include:
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 8:39am
McKinley County, New Mexico — An Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper acted quickly, pulling the driver from a vehicle moments before it was struck by a passing train.
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 9:28am
Phoenix — January has been declared as Human Trafficking Prevention Month by Governor Doug Ducey. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has taken several steps to prevent human trafficking here in Arizona, especially the trafficking of children.
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 4:39pm
Holbrook, Arizona — On December 10, 2017, at around 3:15 p.m., a state trooper initiated a traffic stop on a pickup truck traveling eastbound on I-40 for speeding.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 12:03pm
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was recently provided information containing serious allegations against a Department employee.
Friday, December 22, 2017 - 1:14am
Surprise, Ariz. - The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) will be coordinating media coverage for the funeral of fallen El Mirage Police Officer Paul Lazinsky.
- Where: Radiant Church 15522 W. Paradise Lane in Surprise, Az.
- Time: 10:00am
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 11:24am
Phoenix — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) will host 70 students from Washington High School, Franklin Police and Fire High School and NAU as they get an up-close look inside the Department.
The Students will tour:
Friday, December 1, 2017 - 8:42am
Phoenix — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has received $35,000 in federal funds, specifically to help with expenses for troopers taking part in enhanced distracted driving operations statewide.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - 6:25am
