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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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