CRIME AND SAFETY
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Endorsements from Parkland survivors group elevates gun debate in Arizona races that pit Democrats against NRA-backed Republicans
March For Our Lives, the group founded by survivors of a 2018 high school shooting rampage in Parkland, Florida, has thrown its weight behind Democrats in two contentious races in Arizona.
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Arizona’s homeless could be targeted by police under Supreme Court ruling allowing bans on public encampments
Advocates for homeless people in Arizona fear the Supreme Court has raised the risk of violence at the hands of police by upholding ordinances that criminalize sleeping in public places.
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Beat the Arizona heat: How to find cooling centers near you
Cooling centers ensure Arizonans stay safe and cool this summer. Here’s how you can find one (and other important resources) near you.
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Natasha Cloud, Phoenix Mercury use platform to raise gun safety awareness
Natasha Cloud and other Phoenix Mercury players are using their platform to raise awareness for gun safety.
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VIDEO: Arizona police union responds to claims of violating civil rights and using excessive force
The Justice Department said that Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.
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Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
A Department of Justice investigation found that Phoenix police have a pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force.
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FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
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Oro Valley resident’s contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court
Steve Bannon, who bought a residence just north of Tucson in 2022, was charged with contempt for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the attack on the US Capitol.
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‘Gilbert Goons’ use of weapons could lead to reform
The teen gang that has been accused of a string of violent attacks has proudly displayed an arsenal of brass knuckles guns on TikTok.
