At approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, a uniformed Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) State Trooper was on duty in a fully marked patrol vehicle, patrolling in the area of westbound Interstate 10 near Park Avenue in Tucson. The trooper …
--Update: Thursday, April 3, 2025-- The injured trooper was released from the hospital on Wednesday night and is recuperating at home. The driver of the Dodge Ram has been identified as Andrii Mykhailivk of Brooklyn, New York. This investigation is ongoing …
Congratulations to our newest S.T.A.R students! The fourth session of the AZDPS STEM Training and Application in Real World Public Safety (S.T.A.R.) program was held March 17-20, 2025, in and around AZDPS Headquarters in Phoenix. During this session, the …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) are happy to announce the initial success of Operation Desert Guardian, a targeted enforcement detail aimed at disrupting illicit drug transportation and …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) are providing an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 40 near Williams, Arizona, on …
Three law enforcement agencies in southeastern Arizona are enhancing their collaborative efforts to reduce dangerous driving behavior and collision-causing violations on several area highways. On March 10, 2025, the Arizona Department of Public Safety ( …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is excited to announce the launch of dedicated social media accounts for the Highway Patrol Division on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. These new platforms, in addition to the department’s …
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 3:27 p.m., a fatal collision involving multiple vehicles occurred on westbound Interstate 40 near milepost 159.5 in Williams, AZ. A winter storm was in the area at the time of the collision and the road was …
Congratulations to Trooper Kamron Debelak on his recent graduation from the Police Academy Exchange Program in Abu Dhabi! AZDPS Colonel Jeffrey Glover was in attendance for the graduation ceremony, which was held at the Abu Dhabi Police College on Feb. 4, …
--Update: 7:40 p.m., March 1, 2025 -- There are now six confirmed fatalities as a result of this collision. Thirteen people were transported to hospitals with injuries. Interstate 10 eastbound remains closed at milepost 88. There is no estimated time for …
The Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership (ACVSP) will conduct its annual “Operation Southern Shield” from Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, through Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, on Interstate 10 from Phoenix to the New Mexico state line and on Interstate 19 from …
PHOENIX – Investigators with the Arizona Financial Crimes Task Force executed a residential search warrant in the Phoenix area on Monday, January 27, 2025, following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of 50 pounds of methamphetamine. As a result …
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has announced details of proposed investments included in Governor Katie Hobbs’ Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. These initiatives aim to enhance the well-being of Arizona residents, improve …
On Monday, January 6, 2025, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement trooper initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a Volvo tractor-trailer on eastbound Interstate 40 in Holbrook for civil traffic violations. During …
PHOENIX - On Dec. 11, 2024, personnel and partners of the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) gathered to celebrate the fusion center’s 20th anniversary. This event recognized the growth, success, and achievements of the ACTIC and its …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is proud to announce the graduation of 27 new Arizona State Troopers from the State Trooper Academy on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Class 36 comprised 18 cadets and nine lateral officers who transferred from …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, Seven Points, premiering today, Monday, November 18. Hosted by the AZDPS Public Information Supervisor Sergeant Eric Andrews and Detective Sherod Harris …
From August 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was involved in numerous significant drug seizures statewide. Troopers seized a total of approximately 6,498 pounds of illicit drugs. The seizures included the …
In early October of 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) detectives located three stolen vehicles in an alley behind a home in northwest Tucson. The stolen vehicles included a 2012 Nissan 370z, a 2015 Dodge …
An investigation conducted by Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers and detectives helped ensure justice for two families after a tragic collision killed one child and seriously injured several other victims. On Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, …
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