AZDPS News

AZDPS Prepares for Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement Throughout the State

Phoenix — Beginning May 25, troopers statewide will be targeting impaired drivers, distracted drivers, fatigued drivers, unrestrained occupants and speeders through various focused enforcement operations. Troopers and roadside motorist assistants will also be patrolling for stranded motorists.

Release Date:
Friday, May 25, 2018
Wisconsin Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Woman Found Dead In 1984

Release Date:
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Two Dead in Wrong-Way Collision on SR-347 Near Riggs

On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 8:22 p.m., there was a three-vehicle, wrong-way fatal collision on southbound State Route 347 near Riggs Road.

Release Date:
Monday, May 14, 2018
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Allocates Money to AZDPS for Seat Belt Enforcement

Phoenix — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) a $10,000.00 grant to pay for overtime and other expenses related to the two week Buckle Up Arizona Enforcement Campaign from May 21, 2018 through June 3, 2018.

 

Release Date:
Monday, May 14, 2018
Bird Strikes Cripple AZDPS Helicopter After Search and Rescue Mission

Northern Arizona — On April 29, 2018, at 12:51 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) helicopter, Ranger 56, was flying back to the Western Air Rescue base in Kingman after an unsuccessful search for a four-year-old girl north of Williams.

Release Date:
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Fallen Arizona Department of Public Safety Troopers to be Honored Monday, May 7th

Phoenix — The news media is invited to attend the 2018 Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Arizona Department of Public Safety State (AZDPS) headquarters building located at, 2102 West Encanto Boulevard in Phoenix. The ceremony will commence at 9:00 a.m.

Release Date:
Friday, May 4, 2018
Investigator and Security License Processing Now Available Online

Phoenix — In another stride to keep the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) a national model in providing customer-oriented, state-level law enforcement services, Colonel Frank Milstead has initiated an update to the agency’s licensing webpage at 

Release Date:
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
State Detectives Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Quartzsite

Update May 4, 2018: The injured Quartzsite police officer has now been identified at 34-year-old Keynan Weltha. Officer Weltha has been with QPD for three years. After undergoing some medical procedures, Officer Weltha is now  recovering and is in great spirits.

Release Date:
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
State Authorities Remind #RedForEd Demonstrators to Prepare for the Heat

Phoenix — On Thursday, April 26, 2018, The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) expects thousands of Red for Ed supporters to demonstrate on the grounds of the State Capitol.

 

Release Date:
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Thinking of Flushing Prescription Medication Down the Toilet? Think Again

Casa Grande, Ariz — As a free service to the residents of Casa Grande, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are giving the public its 15th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dang

Release Date:
Monday, April 23, 2018