AZDPS News

Thousands Of Marijuana Plants Eradicated On Fort Apache Indian Reservation

Fort Apache Indian Reservation — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) assisted authorities in northern Arizona by combining manpower and resources to root out 2,413 marijuana plants and transport them by air to a designated safe area where they could be de

Release Date:
Thursday, August 25, 2016
“Operation Airbrake” shows results in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona - As part of Operation Airbrake - Brake Safety Week, Commercial Vehicle Inspectors with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) conducted a special enforcement detail along Interstate 40 on Sept.

Release Date:
Friday, September 9, 2016
Hit and Run Crash Suspect Turns Himself in to State Detectives

****** Update to Fatal Hit and Run *****

Release Date:
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Operation Safe Driver to Help Improve Commercial Driver Behavior

Operation Safe Driver, conducted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, will combine special enforcement with education to help improve highway safety for commercial vehicles this week.

Release Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Seven Suspects Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges in Payson

Payson - On October 31, 2016, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Gila/Navajo County Narcotics Unit and the Payson Police Department served a search warrant at 701 E. Wade Lane, in Payson, Arizona. 

Release Date:
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Canceled: BLUE ALERT: Show Low Police Department Officer Shot, Male Suspect Still At Large

BLUE ALERT FOR SHOW LOW POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

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Release Date:
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Stealthy Challenger and Mustang Vehicles To Join ADPS Patrol Fleet

Maricopa County — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has once again partnered with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS) in the vital mission – to take enforcement action on dangerous drivers.

Release Date:
Friday, April 8, 2016
DPS Receives Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for Seat Belt Campaign

Arizona — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received a grant totaling $40,000 from the Governor’s Office Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) that will enhance DPS’ passenger protection education and enforcement program targeting motorist seat belt and child restr

Release Date:
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Teaming Up with ADOT and GOHS to Make Roads Safer For Holiday Travelers

The statewide highway-safety team, composed of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will combine resources this Memorial Day weekend in an effort to target im

Release Date:
Thursday, May 21, 2015
GOHS Funds 11 New Patrol Motorcycles for DPS

Arizona — Eleven new police motorcycles are on the road thanks to a grant funded by Director Alberto Gutier of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. 

Release Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2014