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- Number of Phoenix officer-involved shootings in 2019 has dropped dramatically compared to last year
- Phoenix police: Man arrested following deadly 2-car crash at intersection of 51st Avenue, Union Hills
- Man's death ruled an accident after dying in Phoenix police custody
- Ex-Phoenix Cop Accused of Molesting Minor to Be Banned From Law Enforcement
- Phoenix PD: Teen needs major surgery after being assaulted by mother's ex-boyfriend
- Stocking Stuffers with the Phoenix Police Department
- Victim in deadly Glendale motorcycle crash an off-duty Phoenix Police officer
- City to Pay $1.6 Million to Victim of Illegal Cavity Search by Phoenix Police
- 25-Year-Old Phoenix PD Officer Dies In Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash
- An off-duty Phoenix police officer died in a motorcycle accident, police say
- PHX PD: Armed man on meth demands to enter several homes in his neighborhood
- Former Phoenix officer seen on video punching handcuffed man won't get job back
- Man who tried to steal woman's wheelchair on light rail is arrested, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police: Man arrested for first-degree murder of 18-year-old girlfriend
- A case of mistaken identity ended in a fatal Phoenix police shooting
- Phoenix police search for armed man accused of stealing Amazon truck and SUV
- Man arrested for exposing himself to sisters walking to school, Phoenix police say
- 2 injured after woman crashes car into a palm tree, Phoenix police say
- Former Phoenix PD officer discusses accusations of sexual misconduct
- Phoenix police: Man arrested on suspicion of killing teen who intervened in dispute
- Phoenix PD moved to fire more officers in 2019 than in the past 3 years combined
- Phoenix police submit homicide charge against foster father in baby's death
- Phoenix Police Arrest A Son For Allegedly Killing His Mother
- Killed Without Consequence: How Phoenix Police Left a Double Homicide Unsolved
- Phoenix police use stop-and-frisk tactics on light rail fare sweeps, groups allege
- Docs: Phoenix police officer suspended for theft on off-duty job
- Phoenix Police investigating after body found near 16th St. and Roosevelt
- Phoenix police investigating body found at Steele Indian School Park
- Officials identify Phoenix officers involved in recent police shooting that left one man dead
- Phoenix police to hold women’s expo in hopes of recruiting more females
- Sources say Phoenix police officer was struck by friendly fire during barricade situation
- Phoenix Police: 2 teens arrested in connection with 50 drive-by shooting incidents involving BB, pellet guns
- Fifth Phoenix Cop Fired This Year, This Time for Alleged Stalking
- Phoenix police looking for more information on 2003 murder of 20-year-old
- PD: 2 officers hurt, search on for suspect after hit-and-run crash involving Phoenix PD vehicle
- Breaking: Phoenix PD cruiser involved in crash at 30th St. and Greenway
- Phoenix vice-mayor backs Phoenix police union on officer firings
- Phoenix leaders divided after Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams fires officers
- You haven't heard what this Phoenix cop did. That's a good - and bad - thing
- Report: Phoenix officers excessive force allegations from March incident unfounded
- Phoenix police union backs a fired officer who terrorized black family. That's scary
- Did Phoenix Police overreact in firing David Swick over his Facebook posts?
- Sergeant set to be fired by Phoenix police had decorated drug busting past and sexual harassment claims
- Phoenix Police Officers Fired Over Shoplifting Clash, Social Media Posts
- Phoenix police officer fired after pulling gun on parents of alleged 4-year-old shoplifter
- Phoenix Officer Fired for Pulling Gun on Family Over Shoplifting Report (Published 2019)
- Phoenix cop who pulled gun on family over stolen doll fired
- Phoenix Officer Fired After Holding Black Family at Gunpoint
- I'm glad Phoenix Police Officer Christopher Meyer was fired. But it's not enough
- Phoenix officer to be fired for pulling gun on parents over doll taken by 4-year-old
- Two Phoenix police officers fired following high-profile incidents
- Phoenix officer in Dravon Ames viral shoplifting incident to be fired, police chief confirms
- Phoenix police Sgt. Daniel Beau Jones fired after internal investigation
- Phoenix officer in Facebook post scandal fired, chief says
- Phoenix police: Man allegedly stabs girlfriend and 2nd woman
- Phoenix PD: Doctor arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at pro-life protesters
- Phoenix police arrest doctor for allegedly pointing gun at protesters
- Phoenix police arrest man for killing another man using metal pole
- Tim Baiardi update: Fired Phoenix police officer wants his job back
- Meet The Artist Who Helps Phoenix Police Catch Bad Guys
- Phoenix PD disciplinary review board to discuss possible action against officers for social media posts
- Phoenix Police: Man shot by bicyclist
- Phoenix Police looking for suspect after fight led to deadly shooting near convenience store
- Phoenix police arrest 13 people in $40 million telemarketing fraud
- Phoenix police identify naked man who shot at officers, then killed self
- Coffee with a cop: Getting to know Phoenix police
- City to Approve $125,000 Settlement for Woman Who Says Phoenix Cop Stalked Her
- Motorist was killed after looking at another driver the wrong way, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police: Motorist killed after looking at man the wrong way
- Phoenix police: Road rage leads to fight, stabbing
- Phoenix PD: Pre-teen boy alerts police to 5 years of abuse, including being choked with a belt
- Woman files complaint against Phoenix police for DUI arrest
- Rebecca Tiger wants Craig Tiger's department-issued gun, but Phoenix PD says no
- Phoenix Police: Former school employee arrested, accused of luring teen
- One man's torment led Phoenix police to change how they treat officers who fire their weapons
- Phoenix police ID officer who fatally shot homicide suspect
- Hospital patient dies shortly after visit from 'suspicious' man, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police: Hospital patient dies after visit from ‘suspicious person’
- Fired Phoenix police officer sentenced in suspect assault case
- Phoenix police: Man fatally stabbed 80 times, suspect jailed
- Former Phoenix police officer Tim Baiardi sentenced for slapping handcuffed man
- Phoenix police routinely 'purge' officer discipline records, keep misconduct secret
- Possible kidnapping stopped by Phoenix PD using new technique
- Phoenix Police: 2 arrested in connection with October 2018 murders in Downtown Phoenix
- New Rule Requires Phoenix Police to Document Every Single Time They Point Guns at Citizens
- Phoenix police must log when they point guns at people after department led nation in shootings
- Phoenix police officers to undergo training on dealing with people who have mental health issues
- Phoenix police must now document each time they point their gun at someone
- Avondale hires former Phoenix police veteran as assistant chief
- Phoenix Police Settlement Claims Cost $26 Million Over 10 Years
- PHX PD: Home aid accused of stealing $25,000 in jewelry from patient
- Phoenix police looking for suspects in 2 unrelated homicides
- Phoenix police arrest suspect in robbery that prompted Desert Sky Mall evacuation
- Phoenix police investigating after human remains found near Arizona Grand Resort
- Phoenix police to implement policy tracking when an officer points a gun at someone
- Documents: Phoenix police officer admits body-cavity search on woman was against the law
- Video of Phoenix police threatening a black couple revives memories of Arizona’s racism
- Phoenix officer's body-cavity search was 'inappropriate,' investigation finds
- Phoenix police looking for Subway robbery suspect, bar gunman
- Phoenix officer pleads guilty to lesser charge after slapping handcuffed man
- Phoenix officer Tim Baiardi pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
- Edward Brown upset with emergency response after he was shot by Phoenix officer
- Phoenix police union wants to 'scrub' officers from the internet
- Phoenix police need to 'scrub' more than their Facebook posts
- Officer suing Phoenix police claims gender discrimination over pregnancy
- Retired Phoenix police Lt. Manny Quiñonez in the headlines
- Phoenix Police: Mother arrested after 2-month-old baby suffered skull, jaw, leg, rib fractures
- Phoenix officer praised for helping woman whose car was repossessed
- Woman suing Phoenix police over cavity search files records complaint
- Phoenix police Detective Luis Samudio speaks on Roeser Road shooting
- Phoenix police searching for suspects in 2 separate driveway murders
- Trump Protester Shot in Genitals by Phoenix Police Sues After Facebook Posts
- Phoenix police union criticizes Phoenix city council member on Facebook
- Jacob Harris killed by Phoenix police; family seeks $6M from the city
- Roland Harris demands body cam footage of son's killing by Phoenix police
- Phoenix police chief no stranger to controversy
- Phoenix woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Phoenix police; files $12M notice of claim against city
- Phoenix Cop Turned Moon Valley High Teacher: Bring Back the Firing Squad
- Woman files $12.5M claim over body cavity search by Phoenix police
- Phoenix police looking for suspects in 2 robberies, one ending in murder
- Body cameras given to Phoenix Police Department South Mountain Precinct officers
- Man claims Phoenix police officer in now-viral video used excessive force on him in 2018
- Phoenix officer in viral video accused of excessive force in 2018
- Phoenix police chief promises change after officers pulled guns over doll taken from store
- What we know about the viral confrontation between Phoenix police officers and family
- Phoenix police release surveillance video of alleged shoplifting that led to controversial standoff
- VIDEO: Trevor Noah blasts Phoenix police for holding Black family at gunpoint at Family Dollar
- Citizens voice concerns with Phoenix police during community meeting
- Phoenix Police Release New Video From Heated Standoff With Family of 4
- Phoenix police lawsuit reminds us to punish bad cops, but not ALL cops
- Phoenix police chief speaks out amid outrage over video
- Parents Seek Justice After Phoenix Police Pulled Guns on Their Family Over a Suspected Stolen Doll
- Phoenix police release surveillance video of shoplifting incident
- Family Threatened by Phoenix Police Rejects Apology as a ‘Sham’ (Published 2019)
- Phoenix Police Chief Apologizes to Family Held at Gunpoint by Cops
- Phoenix Police Threatened To Shoot A Black Man And His Family Over A Shoplifting Incident And Stolen Toy
- Jay-Z helps Black family held at gunpoint by Phoenix police at Family Dollar as they sue city for $10 million
- Phoenix police chief calls viral-video arrest of suspected shoplifters 'extremely unsettling' - ABC News
- After a 4-year-old took a doll from a store, video shows Phoenix police pulling a gun on her parents
- Family plans to sue Phoenix police for excessive force after 4-year-old took doll from store
- After a 4-year-old took doll from store, video shows Phoenix police pulling gun on parents
- Family files $10M claim accusing Phoenix Police of violating their rights
- Phoenix Police Threaten to Shoot a Pregnant Woman After Her Daughter Reportedly Stole a Doll
- Phoenix Police lieutenant gives back to the community by working as a dive coach
- Phoenix officer in controversy over Facebook post pleads not guilty to aggravated assault
- Phoenix Police launch probe of officer’s leg sweep of cuffed suspect
- Phoenix Police: Man arrested for West Phoenix nail salon murder
- Teens get law enforcement exposure with Phoenix Police cadet program
- A Timeline of the Phoenix Police Department’s Worst Misconduct Scandals
- Protest outside Phoenix Police Department headquarters
- Database Uncovers Facebook Posts Exposing Pattern of Racism Among Phoenix Cops, Including Thanking George Zimmerman for Killing Trayvon Martin
- Phoenix police released a photo of possible suspect in nail salon killing
- Phoenix police looking for speaker robbery suspect
- Phoenix officers exposed for racist, violent Facebook posts
- Phoenix police union is mad at the wrong people over cops' racist Facebook posts
- 11 Phoenix Cops in Facebook Database Accused of Killing or Gravely Injuring People
- Phoenix cops' offensive Facebook posts lead to misconduct investigation
- Phoenix Cops Bash Muslims, Call Black People Thugs in Shocking Facebook Posts
- Phoenix Police Chief ‘Shocked’ By Hate Speech Alleged In Officer’s Facebook Posts
- Lawsuit: Man Says Phoenix Cop Shot Him for No Reason
- 17-year-old facing manslaughter charge as adult in shooting death, Phoenix police say
- PBS features Phoenix police anti-trafficking unit in documentary
- Phoenix PD: Driver dies after being shot by teen handling gun in truck
- Phoenix PD: Teen accidentally shot his friend; 2 men tried to hide gun
- Ride along with Phoenix Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team
- Phoenix police fatally shoot 17-year-old near 16th and Portland streets
- Phoenix PD: 17-year-old killed in shootout with officers
- Family of man shot and killed by Phoenix police says it shouldn't have happened.
- Phoenix officer charged with aggravated assault after slapping handcuffed man
- Phoenix police captured an escaped pet emu
- Phoenix PD shares 'emu-sing story' of officers rescuing pet emu
- Phoenix police return pet emu that escaped from owner’s home
- Phoenix Police: Fire investigators working to determine cause, origin of church fire
- Phoenix PD identifies 11-month-old girl who died after being found in toilet
- Police identify man shot and killed by Phoenix officer
- Phoenix police seek public's help in finding murder suspect Xavier Gonzales
- Phoenix police chief "unafraid of the truth," as officer-involved shootings skyrocketed last year
- Phoenix police release 2018 study on officer-involved shootings
- Phoenix PD's 23 fatal officer-involved shootings led nation, report looks at why
- WATCH: Store video shows Phoenix officer slap handcuffed man accused of shoplifting
- Excessive-force investigation: Phoenix police recommend officer be charged with aggravated assault
- Phoenix officer facing charges, accused of beating shoplifting suspect
- Phoenix police arrest suspect in fatal shooting in parking lot
- After record number of shootings, Phoenix police roll out new body cameras for officers
- Phoenix police sergeant to receive $1.5M in hostile workplace lawsuit
- Phoenix officer found not liable in lawsuit from woman who suffered fractured skull
- Phoenix police won’t charge Mike Bibby after sexual abuse investigation
- Phoenix police won't recommend criminal charges against Mike Bibby in sexual abuse case
- Phoenix Police, AAA share tips, tricks on what to do in potential road rage situation
- Road rage suspect arrested in shooting death of 10-year-old girl, Phoenix police say
- Police: Ex-Phoenix officer accused of sexual conduct with a minor
- Ex-Phoenix officer arrested for allegedly molesting girl in high school
- Phoenix Police: Officer arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct with minor years ago
- Phoenix police release sketch of suspect who strangled, raped woman
- Phoenix PD: Road rage suspect shoots at car with kids inside
- Phoenix police shot man after a burglary; now another man faces murder charges
- Phoenix police ID man fatally shot after pointing gun at cop
- Funeral of Phoenix Officer Paul Rutherford
- Phoenix officer killed in line of duty consoled teen in crash in his final moments
- 23-year Phoenix police veteran dead after being struck during crash investigation
- Phoenix police identify man suspected of shooting 6, killing 2 and wounding 4
- Phoenix PD: Kidnapping suspect and victim in custody
- PD: Woman evades Phoenix police with kids in car, strikes fire hydrant and floods homes
- Phoenix PD says they educated teens caught wearing KKK hood with swastika, disturbing mask
- After Years Of Hiring, Why Isn't The Phoenix Police Department Fully Staffed?
- Phoenix PD: South Mountain HS student had 'multiple handguns' on campus
- Family of deadly shooting victim speaks out, Phoenix Police search for gunman
- Phoenix police looking for suspect in fatal shooting near McDowell Road and 24th Street
- 1 dead in shooting at 24th Street and McDowell Road, Phoenix PD says
- Phoenix police search for suspect in stabbing
- Phoenix police training to focus on mental health and de-escalation
- Phoenix police release photo of 'investigative lead' in shooting of 3-year-old boy
- Phoenix police officer examined after exposure to fentanyl
- Phoenix Police: One of the suspects in violent robbery of food delivery driver is a teenager
- Phoenix police: Assault victim was 'holding part of his left ear in his hand,' suspect arrested
- Phoenix police getting 2,000 body cameras
- Phoenix police use Taser on naked man during altercation
- Phoenix PD investigated threat at Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Hacienda Healthcare: Arrest has been made amid sexual assault investigation, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police arrest nurse Nathan Sutherland in Hacienda HealthCare rape case
- Phoenix police arrest male nurse after incapacitated woman gives birth
- Phoenix police arrest mother of baby found dead in Amazon bathroom
- Father of man fatally shot by Phoenix police questions officers' actions
- Phoenix Police officers involved in deadly shooting identified
- Phoenix police teaching bike lessons, safety to kids for free
- Phoenix police investigating sex assault at Hacienda HealthCare