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A Pima County Sheriff's deputy removes wrapped bundles of cocaine discovered hidden in a gift bag during a traffic stop in June 2019.

A firsthand look at how the Pima County Sheriff's Department seizes drugs off the streets

Lorraine Rivera rides with the department's Border Interdiction Unit.

Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Zaira Livier at Arizona Public Media. Zaira serves as executive director of the Peoples Defense Initiative, a group spearheading a voter-initiative to declare Tucson a sanctuary city.

Sanctuary city initiative organizer on the movement's goals

A discussion with Zaira Livier, who leads the group spearheading the initiative in Tucson.

An altar at the end of a hallway inside the Benedictine Monastery in Tucson.

Migrant shelter in Benedictine Monastery preparing for move

Catholic Community Services talks about its future plans for aiding asylum seekers.

A cross atop the Benedictine Monastery in Tucson.

Leaving the monastery, sanctuary city initiative, seizing drugs

Plus, hearing from independent Tucson mayoral candidate Ed Ackerley.

Developer and Democratic candidate for mayor of Tucson Randi Dorman sits for an interview with Arizona 360 at Arizona Public Media on June 12, 2019.

Arizona 360 interviews Tucson mayoral candidate Randi Dorman

The longtime developer is making her first run for public office.

The new White House press secretary's roots in Arizona

Stephanie Grisham served as a spokeswoman for the Arizona House Republicans.

A view of downtown Tucson as seen from Tumamoc Hill.

Summer's effect on air quality in Southern Arizona

A discussion with UA hydrologist Eric Betterton.

A man walking in downtown Tucson uses an umbrella to shade himself from the sun.

How rising temperatures impact public health

And what local municipalities can do to reduce hazards.

Firefighting gear hangs in the dock at Tucson Fire Station 3.

First responders discuss how to stay safe in the heat

Tucson Fire and Pima County's Search and Rescue Unit respond to dozens of cases each summer.

Members of Pima County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Unit help a member of the department's SWAT team repel down a wall in a training exercise at the Pima Regional Training Center on June 26, 2019.

Summer rescue preparations, rising temps & public health

Plus, hearing from Democratic Tucson mayoral candidate Randi Dorman.

Democratic Tucson mayoral candidate Steve Farley at Arizona Public Media.

Arizona 360 interviews Tucson mayoral candidate Steve Farley

The former state lawmaker has served in both the State House and Senate.

Commercial trucks travel through the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales.

What did companies learn from tariff threat on Mexican trade?

A discussion with Luis Ramirez, whose firm advises clients on cross-border trade.

KJZZ Mexico City Bureau Chief Rodrigo Cervantes participates in a Skype interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera.

Mexico's southern border deployment faces pushback

A discussion with KJZZ Mexico City Bureau Chief Rodrigo Cervantes.

Members of the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Honor Guard stand with United States and Mexican flags at the annual PISA conference held at Casino Del Sol in Tucson on June 19, 2019. The event brings together law enforcement agencies in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.

Conference brings together authorities from Arizona and Sonora

The annual event aims to improve communication between agencies in both states.

Scott Brown, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Arizona, sits for an interview with Arizona 360 at Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Phoenix on June 17, 2019.

How ICE investigates border-related crimes in Arizona

A discussion with the head of the agency's investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations.

Flags representing the United States and Mexico are bundled together decoratively.

Investigating border crimes, Mexico deploys National Guard

Plus, talking to Tucson mayoral candidate Steve Farley.

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