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Troopers Seize More Than 73 Pounds of Methamphetamine, 64 Pounds of Fentanyl Pills in Two Traffic Stops

On the morning of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck for moving violations on westbound Interstate 10 at milepost 239, near Marana.

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 9:09am
Vehicle Theft Task Force Recovers Stolen Vehicles, Arrests Three Suspects Following Search Warrants in Wittmann

On the afternoon of January 10, 2023, detectives with the Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) served two residential search warrants in the area of 204th Lane and Patton Road in Wittmann, AZ.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 8:46am
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center Partners with Event Staff and Volunteers for Training to Ensure Safe and Fun Super Bowl LVII

This week, the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), in partnership with the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) is rolling out the Community Awareness Program (CAP), a critical public safety training program.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 1:15pm
Driver Arrested for Racing, Aggravated Assault After Causing Serious Collision on Interstate 10 in Phoenix

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a three-vehicle collision occurred on westbound Interstate 10 near 43rd Avenue, in Phoenix. Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported several vehicles engaging in street racing in the area at the time of the crash.

Monday, January 23, 2023 - 2:23pm
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force and Partners Participate in Initiative to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

From January 9th through January 13th, 2023, the AZDPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force (CVETF) Division participated in the second annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Human Trafficking Awareness initiative.

Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 3:15pm
Vehicle Theft Task Force Conducts Sweeping Chop Shop Investigation Near 43rd Avenue and Broadway Road in Phoenix

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) conducted salvage yard business inspections in order to combat chop shop operations at businesses in the area of 4024 to 4124 West Broadway Road in Phoenix.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 8:16am
Governor Hobbs Appoints Jeffrey Glover as Director of Arizona Department of Public Safety

We are pleased to announce Governor Hobbs’ appointment of current Tempe Police Chief Jeffrey Glover as Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 2:56pm
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force Participating in Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

The AZDPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force (CVETF) Division will participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's 2023 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative from January 9, 2023, through January 13, 2023.

Friday, January 6, 2023 - 3:30pm
Colonel Heston Silbert Announces Retirement

I am announcing my retirement from the Department of Public Safety effective Friday, January 6, 2023. It has been an honor of a lifetime to have served the men and women of the Department of Public Safety, and the citizens of this great state.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - 4:08pm
Troopers Seize Large Quantities of Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Fentanyl Following Two Traffic Stops

Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers arrested three suspects and seized approximately 31.5 pounds of cocaine, 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 8 pounds of fentanyl following two traffic stops on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Friday, December 23, 2022 - 4:01pm
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