The last 50 days in Phoenix gives a clear picture that the need for personally owned rifles in patrol is crucial.
- West Cyprus tactical assault by illegal Mexican nationals (06-23-08).
- Officer Jennifer Moore was shot by an armed suspect in the hand and chest (06-28-08).
- Police involved shooting with Sgt. Ferranti (07-26-08).
- Three officer involved shootings in the last two days (08-09-08 & 08-10-08).
- Home invasion involving three suspects with body armor and assault rifles (08-11-08).