Proposed Tucson Police raise draws objections
Advocacy groups assail proposed double-digit pay increase.
Navajo County health boss indicted on theft, fraud charges
Indictment alleges Jeffrey Lee misused county funds
New Mexico task force submits report on missing and murdered Indigenous peoples
After collecting data and testimonies, the group made recommendations to the state to better address the crisis.
Crime in Indian Country: FBI explains its role
Crimes in tribal lands are a web of complexity, broken up between multiple jurisdictions.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education
Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.
Missing and murdered Indigenous women study committee releases recommendations
The committee identified a list of legislative, data and law enforcement recommendations.
Ingram-Lopez family seeks grand jury, criminal charges for TPD in-custody death
This week Pima County prosecutors opted against charging officers involved in Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez's April death.
Review of deaths in Tucson police custody leads to 53 recommendations for department
A panel reviewed the deaths of Damien Alvarado, 29, and Carlos Ingram-Lopez, 27, earlier this year.
Seeking to increase transparency, TPD releases data showing disproportionate use of force against Black people
Data from the department reveal officers use force against Black people at four times the rate used against white people.
Laura Conover on reforming the Pima County Attorney’s Office
The Democratic nominee runs unopposed on November's ballot.
'We are not animals': Letter details how Tucson prison became COVID-19 hot spot
In a 22-page letter, a military veteran incarcerated at ASPC-Tucson describes a chaotic pandemic behind bars.
Cold case office for missing and murdered Indigenous peoples opens in Phoenix
The office is one of seven connected to a national MMIP task force called Operation Lady Justice.
News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
Crimes in Tucson, Phoenix fell in second quarter, as COVID-19 took hold
While property crimes fell, both cities saw an increase in aggravated assaults.
Tucson man dies in police custody
The man was unresponsive when police found him and did not respond to efforts to resuscitate him.
