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Tempe Police Chief Resigns, City Manager to Appoint Interim Chief

Tempe Police Chief Resigns, City Manager to Appoint Interim Chief

By Josh KeletySeptember 15, 2020

Sylvia Moir, who has served as Tempe Police Chief since 2016, will step down on October 25.

Activist Says Phoenix Cops Are Targeting Protesters of Police Brutality

Activist Says Phoenix Cops Are Targeting Protesters of Police Brutality

By Josh KeletySeptember 10, 2020

Phoenix police have been targeting and arresting people protesting police brutality and racial injustice due to their political beliefs, a local activist and his attorney allege.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged With Child Abuse

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged With Child Abuse

By Josh KeletySeptember 4, 2020

A MCSO Deputy Service Aide allegedly committed child abuse.

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Lawsuit: Black Teen Received Burns When Phoenix Cops Held Her on Hot Street

Lawsuit: Black Teen Received Burns When Phoenix Cops Held Her on Hot Street

By Josh KeletySeptember 1, 2020

Phoenix cops held a 17-year-old Black girl on hot concrete so long that her skin burned off, a new lawsuit alleges.

‘They Kill With Impunity’: Families of Phoenix Police Shooting Victims Call for Accountability

‘They Kill With Impunity’: Families of Phoenix Police Shooting Victims Call for Accountability

By Josh KeletyAugust 27, 2020

“Our police chief was talking about marching in solidarity for George Floyd. But she had George Floyd happen right here in Arizona.”

National Groups Call for Prosecution of Phoenix Cops, Claim Officer Mocked Islam

National Groups Call for Prosecution of Phoenix Cops, Claim Officer Mocked Islam

By Josh KeletyAugust 21, 2020

“If you want to show your residents that justice is within reach, it starts by delivering justice for the Muhaymin family,” the letter states.

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‘We Are Not Animals’: Prisoner Slams State Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

‘We Are Not Animals’: Prisoner Slams State Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

By Josh KeletyAugust 19, 2020

Over 500 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Whetstone Unit at the state prison in Tucson.

Homeless Woman’s Camping Ticket Dismissed

Homeless Woman’s Camping Ticket Dismissed

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 14, 2020

It’s small relief for Nadeen Bender.

Arizona Prisons Are Replacing Kosher and Halal Meals With Vegan Food

Arizona Prisons Are Replacing Kosher and Halal Meals With Vegan Food

By Ray SternAugust 8, 2020

And a notorious prisoner has filed a federal complaint about it.

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An Arcadia School Is Investigating Its Girls Wrestling Coach for Misconduct

An Arcadia School Is Investigating Its Girls Wrestling Coach for Misconduct

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 27, 2020

“This dude should not have access to his own all-girls wrestling team.”

Phoenix Sex Abuse Survivors Condemn Catholic Church PPP Loans

Phoenix Sex Abuse Survivors Condemn Catholic Church PPP Loans

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 21, 2020

At least 41 Catholic Church affiliates across the state received the funds.

Police Ticket Homeless Woman for Camping in Alley, Despite Crowded Shelters

Police Ticket Homeless Woman for Camping in Alley, Despite Crowded Shelters

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 15, 2020

“You have to be the law-abiding citizen you expect us to be.”

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Fatal Shooting by Phoenix Police on July 4 Sparks New Protest

Fatal Shooting by Phoenix Police on July 4 Sparks New Protest

By Josh KeletyJuly 6, 2020

Phoenix cops shot and killed a man at point-blank range who allegedly pointed a gun at them.

Family of Unarmed Woman Shot During Traffic Stop Sues Maricopa County Sheriff

Family of Unarmed Woman Shot During Traffic Stop Sues Maricopa County Sheriff

By Josh KeletyJune 29, 2020

The filing claims that a law enforcement task force wrongfully killed a bystander during a fugitive arrest.

‘It was Like a Hunt to Them’: Lawsuits Filed Over Phoenix Cops’ Protest Crackdown

‘It was Like a Hunt to Them’: Lawsuits Filed Over Phoenix Cops’ Protest Crackdown

By Josh KeletyJune 26, 2020

A local bartender is suing the Phoenix police after an officer broke his arm during a protest.

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Felony Charges Filed Against Phoenix and Mesa Cops Who Allegedly Abused Suspects

Felony Charges Filed Against Phoenix and Mesa Cops Who Allegedly Abused Suspects

By Josh KeletyJune 25, 2020

A Phoenix cop sexually assaulted a woman handcuffed in his patrol car, a new indictment claims

Scottsdale Looting Suspects Had No Ties to Antifa or Other Groups, Police Say

Scottsdale Looting Suspects Had No Ties to Antifa or Other Groups, Police Say

By Ray SternJune 12, 2020

Scant evidence that antifa is behind looting or vandalism nationwide, either.

Phoenix Police Union Rejects Call to Defund Cops, Calls Criticism ‘False and Offensive’

Phoenix Police Union Rejects Call to Defund Cops, Calls Criticism ‘False and Offensive’

By Josh KeletyJune 12, 2020

Activists point to frequent police shootings as evidence that Phoenix cops should lose funding.

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Phoenix’s Police Chief Supported a Neck Restraint Method Before She Banned It

Phoenix’s Police Chief Supported a Neck Restraint Method Before She Banned It

By Josh KeletyJune 10, 2020

It was only a few years ago that Williams herself was a proponent of the tactic…

The DEA Helped Monitor a Scottsdale Black Lives Matter Protest

The DEA Helped Monitor a Scottsdale Black Lives Matter Protest

By Erasmus BaxterJune 9, 2020

The agency’s powers regarding protests have been expanded dramatically.

Phoenix Approves New Police Oversight Funding as Protesters Call for More Action

Phoenix Approves New Police Oversight Funding as Protesters Call for More Action

By Josh KeletyJune 8, 2020

Phoenix Approves Police Oversight Funding as Protests Continue

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Protesters Descend on Department of Public Safety in Phoenix for Latest Rally

Protesters Descend on Department of Public Safety in Phoenix for Latest Rally

By Brendon KleenJune 8, 2020

“Dion Johnson was murdered for falling asleep.” – Zarra Teacola

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