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AZDPS Continues Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking Through Education and Enforcement

Following Governor Katie Hobbs’ declaration of January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and in recognition of January 11 as of National Human -

Trooper-Involved Collision on Interstate 10 in Phoenix

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) motorcycle trooper was involved in a two -

Arizona National Guard and Department of Public Safety Provide Enhanced Security in Southern Arizona

PHOENIX – The Arizona Departments of Emergency and Military Affairs and Public Safety posture to support Southern Arizona in response to Governor -

AZDPS Awarded $696,781 in Grant Funding by Governor's Office of Highway Safety

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was awarded $696,781 in grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) -

Traffic Stop in Marana Leads to Seizure of Fentanyl, Cocaine and Heroin

On Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers stopped a driver for civil traffic violations on westbound Interstate -

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Notice of Hearing Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1061

The Arizona Department of Public Safety Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board will conduct a rehearing of Mr. Ashton Shewey’s -

ACTIC Receives Leadership in Homeland Security Award from International Association of Chiefs of Police

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Homeland Security -

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Arizona State Troopers Seize More Than 262 Pounds of Fentanyl Pills

Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers seized approximately 262.02 pounds of fentanyl pills in incidents across the state from Nov. 7 -

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE DPS LOCAL RETIREMENT BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

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Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership Conducts Three-Day Enforcement Operation Along Interstate 40 in Northern Arizona

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Three Sergeants Complete Half Ironman in Honor of Fallen

Congratulations to Sergeant Jason Christie, Sergeant Jason Coughlin, and Sergeant Jason Covert on completing the Paradox Ironman 70.3 Arizona! The -

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE DPS LOCAL RETIREMENT BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

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Driver Convicted of Negligent Homicide After Investigation Reveals Texting Led to Fatal Collision in 2019

For the first time in Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) history, the driver of a passenger vehicle was convicted of negligent homicide for a -

Vehicle Theft Task Force Detectives Recover Over $1 Million Worth of Stolen Vehicles, Arrest Four Suspects Following Months-Long Investigation

A lengthy investigation into a criminal group buying and selling stolen vehicles resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of multiple -

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Hazardous Materials Response Unit Provides Specialized Support for Hazmat Incidents Across Arizona

The Arizona Department of Public Safety's (AZDPS) Hazardous Materials Response Unit (HMRU) is dedicated to providing statewide response and support -

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