America’s police officers find themselves in an increasingly difficult situation. As crime rates continue to dramatically increase across the nation, officers are frequently accused of not doing their jobs, or deliberately turning a blind eye to...
Read moreBENSON — A countywide anti-bullying event that featured a line-up of keynote speakers, entertainment, vendors and fun activities for children drew a dismal-sized crowd Saturday, with organizers pointing to the hot, stormy weather as a reason for...
Read morePHOENIX — It has been nearly a year since a police officer shot Michael Brown to death in Ferguson, Missouri. The ripple effect of the killing led to legislative changes throughout the nation. According to a report by the Associated Press, 24...
Read moreMany law enforcement officials and even the American Civil Liberties Union have voiced support for the use of body cameras by police officers in the wake of recent incidents across the country involving police and the use of force. Would police...
Read moreArizona Republican Congressman Matt Salmon introduced a bill Wednesday designed to protect students accused of rape on campus, to change the way on-campus safety hearings are conducted, and to prevent Greek organizations from being forced to go...
Read morePHOENIX — A recent slew of fatal crashes in Arizona has driver-advocacy groups calling on lawmakers to update the state’s seatbelt laws. While buckling up is a requirement in Arizona, it is only a secondary offense to ignore the law. “So a police...
Read moreA new report from the Migration Policy Institute indicates changes to immigration enforcement policies should “significantly transform the U.S. deportation system.” The Department of Homeland Security is adopting new policy guidance for...
Read moreThe House passed a bill Thursday which would punish cities that refuse to enforce federal immigration law. H.R. 3009 passed easily in the lower chamber 241 to 179, The Hill reported. The bill would force local law enforcement agencies to notify...
Read moreFlagstaff has approved the purchase of additional body cameras for the police department to outfit all officers and supervisors. The Arizona Daily Sun reported that the City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of an additional 34 Avon Flex...
Read morePHOENIX — The smell of marijuana is no longer enough in Arizona for police to get a warrant and come busting down the door, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. In a split decision, the judges acknowledged that the odor of the plant...
Read moreChandler is taking steps to become more food-truck friendly. City officials, after meeting with industry representatives, have drafted changes to an ordinance governing mobile food units, relaxing rules that food-truck operators say are too...
Read moreIn order to outfit supervisors and special assignment officers, the Flagstaff Police Department has requested 34 more Taser Axon Flex cameras. The police department has seen an over all positive effect since the implementation of body cameras...
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