Arizona – The Legislature allocated $2.1 million to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) last session to purchase virtual training simulators for training of law enforcement officers throughout Arizona.
News Releases
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 10:28am
Tombstone, AZ. – State troopers with the Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) seized over 200 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on State Route 80, milepost 324, south of Tombstone.
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 10:20am
Coconino County, Arizona — Plans to return home from a trip to view the Grand Canyon were delayed over eight hours for 44 Korean tourists including children, when their tour bus became stuck in mud along a remote forest service road during a snow storm on Monday, Jan
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 8:27am
While we continue our investigation into this matter, we cannot comment on the specific details. However, we are able to offer background on standard protocol and procedures currently in place within the department:
Friday, February 24, 2017 - 12:04pm
Munds Park – A carjacking suspect in a stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a pursuit along I -17. During the pursuit, the suspect fired at pursuing vehicles before colliding head-on into a commercial vehicle.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 9:16am
Central Arizona — When hikers and outdoor enthusiasts set out last week to enjoy the renowned Arizona landscapes, the last thing on their mind was what would happen if they were unable to return.
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 2:11pm
Col. Frank Milstead introduced 43-year-old Thomas Yoxall to the media and public today, during a press conference at 1:00 p.m.
Thomas Yoxall is the citizen that saved the life of Trooper Ed Andersson on January 12.
Thursday, January 26, 2017 - 8:12am
On January 11, 2017, at about 7:20 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper conducted a traffic stop on northbound US 93, near Kingman, Arizona. In the vehicle was an adult male and female and a 16-year-old girl.
Thursday, January 26, 2017 - 8:06am
Northern Arizona – Telecommunications technicians with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) recently faced harrowing trips up isolated, snow-covered mountains and freezing temperatures to keep critical communications systems online for first responders in
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 8:46am
