Since announcing its proposed ban on commonplace 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition, the Obama administration has been careful to claim that this attack on gun rights is in the interest of law enforcement officer safety. On Monday, White House Press...
Read moreThe state House took steps Monday to create an interstate compact that would limit Arizona’s ability to regulate firearms transfers. Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, said the proposed compact would prevent member states from creating firearms...
Read more“Whatever you think of the report, you’d be wise to use it as an opportunity to learn and steer your department away from a similar fate” As expected, the DOJ report on Ferguson released this week basically spanked the department. The...
Read moreBy Nedra Pickler and Eric TuckerAssociated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the deaths of unarmed black men in Missouri and New York show that law enforcement needs to change practices to build trust in minority communities...
Read moreThe Arizona House of Representatives yesterday passed a proposal to significantly cut the price of some speeding tickets. On a 40-20 vote, the House voted to pass House Bill 2662, which would expand one of Arizona’s lesser known laws...
Read moreTheir radios may be silent, but the memories of Arizona officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the 11th Annual Arizona Fallen Officer Memorial 5k Run/Walk. The community-based run takes place in Downtown Phoenix on Sunday...
Read moreA bill advancing at the state Legislature would prohibit law enforcement agencies from establishing quotas for traffic citations or determining officers’ ranks or assignments based on the number of tickets issued. And that would be fine with Levi...
Read moreORO VALLEY, Ariz (KGUN9-TV) – While Police around the country consider asking their officers to wear body cameras, and Tucson Police prepare to routinely deploy cameras after trying them on a limited basis, Oro Valley Police already have...
Read moreOn February 20, 2015, NAPO joined fellow stakeholders in meetings with Congressmen Tom Reed (R-NY)and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) to discuss the Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act. This legislation clarifies that both federal and state...
Read moreThe Arizona Senate yesterday passed a bill that would significantly delay the release of the identities of officers involved in deadly shootings.Senate Bill 1445 would keep the officer’s identity under wraps for 90 days following any...
Read moreArizona lawmakers may prevent police from forcing someone to unlock their phone with a fingerprint without a warrant.A recent court case in Virginia brought up the possibility that there are situations in which police could force someone to...
Read moreBy Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services Sen. Judy Burges wants county sheriffs declared the supreme law enforcement officers, giving them power to block federal officials from making arrests and conducting searches. Enlarge Photo PHOENIX —...
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