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As it recruits, Tucson Police look to diversify its force

A recent event showcases effort to double the number of female officers by 2030.
Melissa Ayun, who joined the Tucson Police Department in 2005, says she is grateful for the career opportunities and benefits.

The Buzz: Law enforcement recruiting and shortages in Southern Arizona

How are law enforcement agencies being hit by a shortage of staff and what are they doing to fill open positions with diverse staff?
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Willcox football and cheer league a victim of embezzlement

The treasurer allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Pima County constable, 3 others killed

She was shot Thursday while serving an eviction notice.
Lights mounted on the tops of Tucson Police cruisers in a parking lot outside of the department's headquarters.

Former Tucson police officer charged with manslaughter in November shooting

Tucson Police Department fired Ryan Remington after the shooting.
An armed suspect sits in the back of a UAPD patrol vehicle, surrounded by officers.

University of Arizona Police arrest armed man on campus

22-year-old suspect evaded officers for less than an hour.
A Tucson firefighter checks out damage in the English wing of Salpointe High school in Tucson, Monday July 18, 2022.

Salpointe fire ruled arson, suspect arrested

The fire took place on the night of July 17, 2022.
Gabby Giffords at a special advance screening of "Gabby Giffords: Won't Back Down" in Washington D.C.

“Gabby Giffords: Won’t Back Down” is a journey of healing from gun violence.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The mission of Homicide Survivors Inc.; and exploring meaning & purpose at the 39th International Dream Convention.
Sebastian Robins and Mona Hayda

Travel Route 66 with "The Great Muslim American Road Trip."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Archive Tucson features Cesar Aguirre; the Longfin dace's return to the Santa Cruz river; and the fantastical story of a "Mythical Creature of the Southwest."
A sign directs participants to an active shooter training workshop hosted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department at Cienega High School on July 5, 2018.

Police chiefs prepare for mass shooting

Area law enforcement doesn't want another Uvalde.
With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Judge rejects Arizona prisoner’s bid to delay execution

Frank Atwood is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday.
A watchtower seen in the distance at the Florence State Prison.

Man put to death in Arizona's first execution since 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last minute appeal to halt his death by lethal injection.
File image of razor wire lining a fence at a state prison in Arizona.

The man behind Arizona's sentencing laws

This week on Gavel to Gavel, ProPublica's Nicole Santa Cruz discusses the role of Steve Twist in shaping criminal justice in Arizona.
A file image of a Pima County Jail inmate.

New court contract hung up over debate on bail reform

Pima-Tucson contract has expired.
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover speaks at a news conference. August 3, 2021

Pima County attorney says she will resume charging minor drug offenses

The new policy reverses a memorandum County Attorney Laura Conover issued to area law enforcement back in December.
A news release photo of the Arizona State Courts Building, in Phoenix.

Arizona lawmakers move to partially restore jury challenges

Proponents of elimination of the challenges say it would help prevent discrimination in jury selection.

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