Crime & Police

The institution’s cult-like practices and history of covering up child sexual abuse have emerged only recently.

Chuck Ryan, director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, announced his retirement today following months of criticism.

Tim Baiardi, a Phoenix police officer and former union leader who was caught on video slapping a handcuffed suspect, has been fired.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and several members of the faith community gathered on Sunday to grieve and call for action after the weekend’s shootings.

In March, Phoenix police violently arrested Emily Lopatofsky, who is severely mentally ill. She’s been missing ever since.

“You’re taking events that could easily be classified as a mental health incident or as white-supremacist incident, and manufacturing this new category of domestic terrorist.”

12 News mischaracterized the campaign, prompting many to criticize the department for something police now say they aren’t doing and never intended to do

The protest, organized by the ACLU of Arizona, was held to demand Bill Montgomery drop out of the running for a seat on the state Supreme Court.

Kingman Prison has access to half its usual water supply. The county water provider says it’s obligated to prioritize a power plant over the prison.

Patricia and Caesar Lopez allege Mesa police unnecessarily used lethal force against their 21-year-old son and are demanding a jury trial and damages.

Texts show the Phoenix Police Department may pursue criminal charges against the cop who threatened to kill Ames, shouting, “I’m gonna put a fucking cap in your fucking head!”

After Phoenix cops were caught posting racist memes, the union plans to purchase a service to “scrub” police officers’ information from the internet.

Gionet made a press badge, pretended to be press, said he voted for “based and redpilled” Doug Ducey, & was allowed to flee while cops arrested others.

PLEA also confirmed Phoenix officers were not aware of Dravon Ames’ prior arrest in Tempe when they threatened to shoot Ames and his family for shoplifting.

The same dog chewed a chunk of leg off a Peoria man two years prior.

“Please go back on the sidewalk or you will be subject to arrest!”

The department said that all first responders will have cameras by August.

“City attorneys informed Reynolds’ legal team that the department had no record of their public records request.”

Adams later told Peoria police that rap music makes him “feel unsafe.”

A Starbucks barista asked six Tempe officers to leave because a customer said the police made them feel “unsafe.”

“A token member! The board needed to brown up the place!” read one response to PLEA’s post. “How much are the cartels paying him?” asked another.

Police say the shooting was justified. But video doesn’t match what officers said. Now, police are fighting to keep additional film under wraps.