The Consent Decree Scam
It has been over two years since the Department of Justice (DOJ) began its “pattern and practice” investigation... Read More
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PhoenixPhoenix: “Nobody signs a contract without reading the contract” Save Phoenix1 hour ago07 mins As we said just days ago, there will be significant pressure placed on the City Councilors to sign off on a consent decree without actually...
Phoenix: “Nobody signs a contract without reading the contract” – Save Phoenix
Despite nearly 30 years of demands for transparency, the DOJ's law enforcement agencies release little data about whom they shoot, why and when, and they rarely use body cameras.
PhoenixIt’s Time To End The Consent Decree Era Save Phoenix5 days ago5 days ago037 mins Since October 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened two new pattern or practice investigations of municipal law enforcement...
Opinion: I won't sign anything the Justice Department gives us until I get to read the results of their investigation into Phoenix Police.
Why I'm not about to give the Justice Department control of Phoenix Police
It has been over two years since the Department of Justice (DOJ) began its “pattern and practice” investigation... Read More
This year, we changed the name of the Police Officers’ Ball to the Police Officers’ Charity Gala. We are also proud... Read More
It used to be that when critical incidents occurred, the practice of the Department was to roll two MAC vans to the... Read More
Almost everyone in Phoenix has seen the video and/or images of the August 22, 2017, protest and the response measures... Read More
End of Watch September 22, 2021
Police Officer Phillip Vavrinec died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving as a School Resource Officer at Charles W. Harris Elementary...
End of Watch August 07, 2021
Police Officer Matt Hefter died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
End of Watch May 31, 2021
Police Officer Ginarro New passed away from injuries after being and struck by another vehicle motorist that was traveling at a high rate of speed...
End of Watch March 29, 2020
Commander Greg Carnicle was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call involving roommates at a residence near 40th Drive and...
End of Watch March 21, 2019
Police Officer Paul Rutherford died from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Indian School...
End of Watch April 17, 2018
K9 Bane was killed while attempting an apprehension following a vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle. A male and female had led officers on a...
End of Watch May 19, 2016
Police Officer David Glasser succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day after responding to a burglary in progress at a home near the...
End of Watch March 03, 2014
Detective John Hobbs was shot and killed on March 3rd, 2014 as he and other members of the Fugitive Apprehension Team attempted to serve a felony...
End of Watch May 19, 2013
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on May 19, 2013, Officer Daryl Raetz, #8899 and his partner were finishing the processing of the scene from a DUI stop in the...
End of Watch May 26, 2010
Officer Travis P. Murphy was shot and killed when he confronted a suspect who had fled the scene of a shots fired call earlier in the night. Officers...
From 1928 to the present, the Phoenix Police Department has lost 44 Officers in the line of duty.
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