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- Deadly shooting at apartment complex was case of self-defense, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix Police Asking Public For Help Locating Teen Kidnapped In Home Invasion
- Phoenix Police investigating shooting near 52nd Street and Thomas Road
- One year later: Rookie Phoenix cop who was shot 8 times details road to recovery
- Phoenix PD investigating double shooting near 27th Ave and Bethany Home Rd
- Phoenix police identify mother, son killed in suspected murder-suicide
- Tyler Moldovan hoping to be Phoenix police officer again after shooting
- Phoenix Police shares update on officer who was shot while on duty
- One year later, Phoenix police officer continues road to recovery
- Phoenix Police Officer aka Porn Star "King Nut Alot" Under Investigation For Filming Porn On-Duty
- Phoenix officer starred in porn online, faces PD internal investigation
- Phoenix police officer accused of making porn while on duty using the name 'Rico Blaze'
- Body-cam shows Phoenix officers shooting at robbery suspect after pursuit ends in crash
- Phoenix officer under investigation for allegedly making porn while working from home
- Phoenix police seek information about hit-and-run that left motorcyclist dead
- Video shows Phoenix police officer repeatedly hitting man in arrest, PD responds
- Phoenix PD recommends charges against officers for violent QT arrest
- Phoenix police recommends charges against officers in October incident with shooting suspect
- Felony charges recommended against 2 Phoenix officers seen on video kicking man
- Phoenix police recommends criminal charges against 2 officers seen beating man in video
- Phoenix police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash
- Phoenix officers shoot knife-wielding man, witness sought
- Phoenix police investigating man's death as homicide
- Interim Phoenix police chief unveils 4-part plan to improve department
- Phoenix police car involved in collision
- Phoenix Police searching for suspect in deadly shooting
- Curtis Bagley speaks with Phoenix police
- 'It's an amazing opportunity to help out': Civilian investigators with Phoenix police helping to fill holes left by staffing shortages
- Phoenix police investigate shooting after suspect takes own life
- Who Botched the DUI Case Against This Phoenix Cop? No One Seems to Know
- Phoenix Police detail the death of a family
- Two Phoenix police officers placed on leave after viral arrest video
- How Phoenix Police is addressing response times, officer shortage
- Phoenix police release edited videos of alleged excessive force arrest
- Circle K clerk allegedly shoots man in 'self-defense,' Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police officers shot at by man leading to violent arrest
- Phoenix police looking for fugitive from 2017 fatal DUI case
- 2 Phoenix police officers on leave after video shows cops kicking man in head
- Records: 'Biological matter' on chainsaw lead Phoenix police to murder suspect
- Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan updates on DOJ investigation, hiring struggles
- 'Did not deserve this': Man shot to death following a dispute over final paycheck, Phoenix police say
- 'This is essential': Phoenix police oversight office to move forward with monitoring investigations only
- Phoenix Police Arrest Juveniles For Deadly Crash In July
- Phoenix police identify man killed in shooting involving officers
- Phoenix Police Department adds more civilian positions
- Suspect seen in violent Phoenix police arrest facing felony charges
- Phoenix police officer injured after armed robbery suspects flee scene
- Two Phoenix officers on leave after video shows aggressive arrest
- 2 Phoenix officers on leave after video shows alleged excessive force during arrest
- Phoenix police looking for credit card thieves, suspect in fatal hit-and-run in 2019 cases
- Former Phoenix police officer acquitted for sexual assault now accused of fraud
- New Phoenix Police Chief Sworn-In But Can’t Be Assigned Some Typical Duties
- Phoenix police investigating the death of a pedestrian who appears to have been hit by the light rail
- Charges recommended for Phoenix officers filmed beating man in convenience store
- Michael Sullivan officially sworn in as Phoenix police chief
- Rainbow fentanyl recovered for the first time by Phoenix police
- Phoenix police crime lab recovers first batch of rainbow multicolored fentanyl
- Phoenix police investigating break-in at Democrat Katie Hobbs' campaign headquarters
- Rainbow-colored fentanyl tablets seized by Phoenix Police: 'Parents Beware'
- Records: Man who allegedly opened fire on Phoenix officers was arrested for attempted murder in 2020
- Undercover operation leads to 16 child crimes arrests across Arizona, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix PD asking families to provide more info related to missing person cases
- Phoenix Cops Criticized for Releasing Limited Bodycam Footage After Fatal Shooting
- Phoenix police officer resigns after being arrested on suspicion of solicitation of prostitution
- Phoenix police officer accused of solicitation of prostitution
- Man accused of stabbing another man told Phoenix police “he feared for his life”
- Phoenix police officer arrested for prostitution, found women online, court documents say
- Phoenix Police officer arrested for solicitation of prostitution, department says
- Phoenix police officer arrested for sex crimes
- Phoenix Police, other departments suspending use of beanbag rounds
- Gun crackdown operation leads to nearly 1,200 guns seized 1,100+ arrested, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix Police struggle to hire officers of color
- Phoenix Police investigating homicide in burning SUV at apartment complex
- This is why Phoenix PD added an ice cream truck to its fleet of vehicles
- Bizarre death of Phoenix police sergeant
- Man shot by Phoenix police for throwing rocks at them had mental illness, family says
- 'We will get justice': Family plans to file lawsuit against Phoenix police after deadly shooting
- Phoenix police involved in 3 shootings this month
- 'There's a diverse group of women in law enforcement': Phoenix police event honors women in blue protecting the community
- 2 arrested after 1 million fentanyl pills found, ‘largest bust’ in Phoenix police history
- Phoenix police find about 1M fentanyl pills at West Valley home in record bust
- Over 1 million fentanyl pills found during traffic stop, Phoenix PD says
- GRAPHIC: Body-cam shows Phoenix police shooting man armed with samurai sword
- Phoenix Police Seize More Than One Million Fentanyl Pills
- Former Phoenix Police officer facing prison time for more than $1M in PPP fraud
- Phoenix officer will not face charges after killing man who jumped into patrol car
- Former Phoenix officer ordered to pay $1 million; sentenced to 15 months for PPP loan fraud
- Ex-Phoenix officer sentenced in PPP loan fraud case
- Phoenix police identify man shot under a bridge Sunday morning
- Phoenix police identify body that was found inside of suitcase
- A female Phoenix police detective on road to recovery after 4 heart attacks and stroke
- Shootings involving Phoenix police officers for the first half of 2022 are higher than all of 2021
- Sword-wielding suspect dead following shooting involving Phoenix Police officers, department says
- Man wielding samurai sword dies after being shot by Phoenix police
- Phoenix Police got burned for sending secret messages. Who else will fall in that trap?
- Phoenix Police Release Video Of Shooting That Left 3 Dead, 2 Officers Hurt
- Phoenix police officer who suffered 4 heart attacks, stroke needs community’s help
- New helicopters are coming to the Phoenix Police Department
- Phoenix PD asking for help finding missing woman who may have been murdered
- Phoenix police searching for suspects in armed convenience store robbery
- Phoenix police officer dies after battling medical diagnosis
- Call Phoenix police if you recognize these robbery suspects
- Phoenix police release identity of man, woman killed in shooting that left 1 other dead
- Recent gun violence is unlike anything Phoenix police chief has seen in 33 years
- Phoenix Police Looking For Suspect That Smashed Store Clerk’s Face With Brick
- Surveillance camera captures scene of deadly north Phoenix police shooting
- Former Phoenix police officer receives probation for time card fraud
- Former Phoenix Police Officer and DES Investigator Sentenced on Fraud and Theft Charges
- Former Phoenix cop gets probation for time card fraud
- Man jailed after shooting, killing girlfriend, Phoenix police say
- Ex-Phoenix Police officer found not guilty of sexual misconduct speaks out
- Hundreds of guns seized, more than 500 people arrested following Phoenix PD's gun crime crackdown launch
- Phoenix police Victim's Center renovation
- Former Phoenix officer acquitted in sex crime case
- Top Phoenix PD chiefs used secret messaging app
- Phoenix police $20K salary raises take effect, applications increase
- Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan has trach removed after released from rehab
- Bodycam footage released of man fatally shot by Phoenix police in mental health facility
- 'How can we help you today man?': Body cam footage shows moments before Phoenix officer shoots, kills man at group home
- Phoenix Police release video of officer fatally shooting 22-year-old man
- Phoenix police release bodycam footage of shooting at Red Roof Inn
- Phoenix appoints interim police chief to replace Jeri Williams
- Phoenix PD investigates top cops for secret recordings
- Interim Phoenix Police Chief selected as Chief Jeri Williams prepares for retirement
- Michael Sullivan announced as interim Phoenix police chief
- Baltimore Police deputy commissioner overseeing consent decree reforms is leaving for Phoenix Police
- Retired FBI agent hired to criminally investigate Phoenix cops for protest cases
- Phoenix police looking for leads in two 2017 murder cases
- Woman to serve 5 years for hurting Phoenix police officer in hit-and-run
- 'He’s a gentle guy, never aggressive': Manager of facility where man was killed by Phoenix PD says he didn't have to die
- Phoenix police find drugs, guns after arresting domestic violence suspect
- Phoenix police find 8,000 fentanyl pills, 68 lbs. of meth, stolen AR-15 after arrest
- Phoenix PD officer shoots, kills man armed with knife at Phoenix mental health facility, officials say
- Phoenix police shoot, kill man at mental health facility in Laveen
- Man shoots another man for yelling while playing video games, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix PD releases video of shooting at Red Roof Inn
- Drugs, guns found after Phoenix police find man passed out in pickup truck
- Here’s the latest on Phoenix’s search for Police Chief Jeri Williams’ successor
- Phoenix police chief's second-in-command to vacate role before interim chief named
- Phoenix police short more than 500 officers as staffing shortage worsens
- Body-cam shows Phoenix police shooting armed man during domestic violence call
- Phoenix PD investigating man found shot to death near 23rd Ave and Indian School
- Out of the Blue: Phoenix Police Chief Retires Amid Controversy
- Phoenix police responding to surge in homicides involving guns
- Phoenix police are starting Operation Gun Crime Crackdown: Here's what you need to know
- Phoenix police asking for public’s help to locate vehicle from weekend shooting
- Phoenix police seek public's help to find vehicle connected to fatal shooting
- Armed suspect shot by Phoenix police late Thursday night identified
- DOJ Probe Into Phoenix Police Has Cost City $1.9 Million So Far
- Armed suspect shot by Phoenix police in custody
- Phoenix police find 166,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside spare tire
- Grand jury indicts 2 men accused of shooting Phoenix police detective
- Retired Phoenix Police K9 'Ronin' dies, served department for 8 years
- (Related Video) Phoenix Police Chief suspended for 1 day following independent investigations
- Phoenix police shoot armed suspect near 52nd Street and Thomas Road
- Phoenix PD Officer Tyler Moldovan gets personalized badge while attending charity game
- Suspect pointed gun at residents before being shot by Phoenix officers, police say
- Tyler Moldovan presented with his official Phoenix police badge
- 'Fact that he's here today is a miracle': Officer Tyler Moldovan presented with his official Phoenix police badge
- Phoenix Police announce big crackdown on gun violence
- New pay structure makes Phoenix police highest paid in Arizona
- MCSO discusses recruitment efforts as the Phoenix Police Department offers raises
- City Council votes to make Phoenix police Arizona's highest paid law enforcement
- The Phoenix Police Department joins other major Arizona Law Enforcement Agencies in their transition to eSOPH
- 2 arrested in shooting of Phoenix police detective are charged with attempted murder
- Phoenix police officer shot multiple times, expected to survive due to bulletproof vest
- Suspects fired 19 times into Phoenix police car in ambush, documents reveal
- Phoenix Police Officer Stable After Being Shot Multiple Times Tuesday
- Phoenix police officer shot near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road
- Phoenix police officer shot near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road; 2 suspects in custody
- Family of Teen Who Died in Phoenix Police Custody Speaks Out for First Time
- Plan would raise starting Phoenix police salaries by $20K, offer greater earning possibilities
- 'Our goal in Phoenix is to be a world-class city': $20k raise proposed for Phoenix police starting salary
- New Airbus H125 for Phoenix Police Department
- Phoenix police video shows officers go head-to-head with shooting suspect
- Phoenix police officer Tyler Moldovan returns home months after shooting
- Ginarro New: Historical marker unveiled honoring fallen Phoenix Police officer
- No bail for man accused of shooting at Phoenix police during standoff
- Phoenix Police Investigating Threat To Target Stores By Arizona Man
- Man who police say shot at Phoenix officers during hours-long standoff identified
- Phoenix PD press conference on May 24 police shooting
- Theft leads to deadly shooting and crash near 21st Street and Palm Lane, Phoenix police say
- Phoenix police searching for fire starters from 2020 and armed would-be robber
- Phoenix police warn of phone scam with fake officer asking for money
- 3 former Assistant Chiefs sue Police Chief Jeri Williams, City of Phoenix
- Phoenix Police Department reporting officers for ‘Brady’ list faster
- Phoenix police arrest man allegedly connected to 11 drive-by shootings
- Phoenix police chief Jeri Williams says her retirement decision was to put family first
- Phoenix police arrest man suspected of strangling woman to death on bus
- Who can fix Phoenix police, if Jeri Williams only made things worse?
- Phoenix police investigating homicide that leaves 41-year-old woman dead
- 'We are just trying to get answers': Family to hold vigil for man shot, killed by Phoenix police
- Phoenix police officer released from rehab facility after being shot at gas station
- Watch PHX PD chief face tough questions about ‘Brady’ list
- Phoenix police looking for man suspected of strangling woman to death on city bus
- Phoenix officer discharged after surviving shooting
- Jeri Williams Is Quitting as Phoenix Police Chief Amid New and Mounting Scrutiny
- Phoenix police looking for suspect who killed mother in drive-by shooting
- Phoenix police Chief Jeri Williams is retiring. What comes next for the Phoenix Police Department?
- Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams announces retirement
- Phoenix police chief retires, leaves controversies behind
- Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams speaks on upcoming retirement
- Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams to retire from post this summer
- Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams To Retire This Summer
- Watch now: Footage released of Phoenix officer shot at gas station
- Phoenix police shoot man who allegedly advanced on officer with a machete
- Phoenix police shoot man armed with a machete near 19th Ave and Southern
- Man with machete shot by Phoenix police officer near a QuikTrip, department says
- VIDEO: Phoenix police identify man who rammed officers’ patrol cars; officers used ‘grappler’ to stop him
- Bodycam shows moment Phoenix cop is shot, wounded at gas station
- Graphic video shows Phoenix police officer getting shot at gas station
- Man accused of ambush shooting of Phoenix Police officer pleads not guilty
- Video shows moment Phoenix officer shot by suspect who evaded capture for 3 days
- Police arrest 2 accused of helping man who allegedly shot Phoenix officer
- Body-camera footage shows shooting that left Phoenix officer hurt
- VIDEO: Body camera video shows moments Nicholas Cowan shoots a Phoenix officer
- 2 accused of helping officer shooting suspect hide from Phoenix police
- Former Phoenix police officer found not guilty of sexual assault
- Another Two Phoenix Officers Depart for Misconduct, Spur State Investigations
- DOJ interviewed protester depicted on Phoenix officers’ coin
- Suspect in shooting of Phoenix officer hospitalized again after trip to jail
- Man who shot a Phoenix officer back in the hospital after a brief visit to jail
- Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan leaves hospital campus for the first time since being shot
- Phoenix PD working to keep community action officers amid staffing shortages
- Suspect in shooting of Phoenix officer taken to jail, re-hospitalized
- Phoenix police investigate shooting that leaves woman dead, man hospitalized
- Phoenix PD denies rift between Chief Williams, top cop following secret recordings
- After 3 days, suspect found in Phoenix police officer shooting
- Top cops say Phoenix Police Chief Williams misled public about protest scandal
- Woman arrested, accused of helping suspected Phoenix police shooter
- (Earlier story) Phoenix PD shooting suspect transferred from hospital to jail
- Man accused of shooting Phoenix police officer, accomplice arrested after standoff
- Nicholas Cowan, sought after Phoenix police shooting, arrested after hourslong standoff
- Man accused of shooting Phoenix officer taken into custody after 80-hour manhunt
- Police identify subject of manhunt after shooting of Phoenix officer
- Law enforcement offering $35,000 reward for info on suspect in Phoenix officer shooting
- Rewards for man accused of shooting Phoenix police officer total $35K
- Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams on officer-involved shootings
- Phoenix Police Make Arrest In Collision That Left Mother Dead, 4-Year-Old Fighting For Her life
- Phoenix Police Arrest Repeat Graffiti Offender, Did Damage Over $38,000
- Data shows how many 'ghost guns' Phoenix police processed since 2021
- EXCLUSIVE: Phoenix Police Street Racing Task Force turns permanent
- Phoenix PD: Father shoots 6-year-old son, turns gun on himself
- Phoenix Police searching for suspect responsible in 34-year-old man's homicide
- Phoenix Police Officer continues recovery following violent ambush
- Phoenix police search for woman accused of stabbing mother while victim was driving
- How Phoenix police investigated controversial officer-involved shooting involving Ryan Whitaker
- Phoenix officer shot 8 times continues to make progress
- Phoenix Police arrests man in connection with two cold case sexual assaults
- Phoenix police ranks #1 in deadly use of force compared to other major departments
- Phoenix police make arrest in officers’ early morning Sunday shooting
- Phoenix officer released from hospital, brothers arrested in connection to Sunday shooting
- Miraculous progress for Phoenix PD Officer Tyler Moldovan after being shot 8 times
- Court documents detail the moments leading up to an ambush on Phoenix Police officers
- Man fatally shot trying to take Phoenix police vehicle is ID'd
- Phoenix police, sister of 17-year-old murder victim plead for answers
- Phoenix police use pepper balls to get woman out of stolen semi-truck on I-10
- 'Staggering': Phoenix Police sees nearly 6,500% spike in reported catalytic converter theft cases
- Phoenix Police Department approved to add civilian investigators, police assistants
- Phoenix Police Department hiring non-sworn positions to help with staffing shortage
- Phoenix police department seeks info after Mystery Castle vandalized
- Phoenix police identify teen suspect in McDonald's killing
- Phoenix police get OK to hire more civilians to help staffing issues
- 'Scariest, fastest, slowest, hardest call': 911 dispatcher recalls night 2 people died, 9 Phoenix police officers injured
- Phoenix Police sergeant takes wife on ride along, ending in canal rescue of family
- Phoenix PD investigating three bodies found near 99th and Southern avenues
- Gunman in deadly standoff with Phoenix police didn't want to return to prison
- Phoenix police release 911 call, footage of ‘ambush’ that killed 2, injured 9 officers
- Phoenix Police Department reallocating resources amid staffing shortages
- Phoenix PD reassigning 108 officers to patrol amidst staffing shortage
- Watch: Bodycam captures Phoenix police officers ambushed by suspect
- Phoenix Police release video of ambush before 9 officers wounded
- Eyes in the sky: Drones used by Phoenix police raise privacy concerns
- Bodycam video shows suspect luring Phoenix officer before shooting him
- GRAPHIC: Phoenix police release video of officer being ambushed
- Phoenix police release video of initial ambush leading to 5 officers shot, 9 total injured
- Phoenix police release bodycam footage of officer 'ambushed' by shooter
- Rapid response: How would you have handled the tactical decisions facing the ambushed Phoenix officers?
- Phoenix Police Street Racing Task Force seeing results
- Phoenix police cracking down on street racing
- 9 Phoenix police officers recovering after ambush
- Phoenix police shooting: Officials identify woman killed in 'ambush'
- 5 Phoenix police officers were shot and 4 more injured in a fatal domestic dispute
- Phoenix police chief: 5 officers shot, wounded
- Phoenix Police Say Man Shot Ex-Girlfriend Before Ambush - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Phoenix police ambush: 5 officers shot, some while trying to rescue baby
- Phoenix police officers shot: The scene and aftermath in photos
- Phoenix Police shows progress made with street racer task force
- A new break in Phoenix Police Department's oldest cold case homicide
- Phoenix police fatally shoot man armed with knife
- Phoenix police release body camera video of fight involving teen girl
- Phoenix police oversight director discusses role, timeline, process for investigations
- (Related Video) Office of Accountability and Transparency director speaks out on plans to hold Phoenix PD accountable
- Teen girl punched by Phoenix officer after ignoring commands speaks out
- Former Phoenix Police assistant chief: Assaulting officers won’t end well regardless of age
- 'It was terrifying': 13-year-old girl punched by Phoenix police speaks out on arrest
- Phoenix Police release statement on incident of teen being struck by officer during investigation
- 2 Phoenix officers, 2 bystanders pull injured driver from burning car
- Phoenix police seeking red Porsche involved in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist
- Video: Phoenix officers save man from burning car
- Phoenix police Officer Tyler Moldovan released from hospital almost a month after shooting
- Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan released from hospital more than a month after shooting
- Phoenix police shoot, kill man near 24th Street, Indian School Road
- Phoenix police shoot, kill man after he allegedly reached for gun inside parked car
- Phoenix police propose crime-fighting plan for 27th Avenue
- Hundreds of bikers fundraise with ride and raffle for Phoenix officer shot in head
- Phoenix Police sergeant saves 2 babies in 2 separate incidents
- Phoenix Police arrest suspect accused of shooting Farmington Police officer
- Phoenix Police wants to focus on high-crime area west of I-17
- Phoenix police officer survives head-on collision, returns to patrol 1 year later
- 'When no one thought he would, he opened his eyes': Wife of Phoenix police officer Tyler Moldovan shares update on his condition
- Phoenix police officer who survived wrong-way crash back at work
- Family: Phoenix officer shot 8 times stable, has opened his eyes
- Phoenix police officer returns to line of duty after wrong-way crash
- Phoenix police officer severely injured in 2021 crash with wrong-way drunken driver is back on duty
- Wounded Phoenix officer opens eyes, ‘has been a miracle,’ wife says
- Phoenix officer’s kidney donation gives young girl second chance at life
- Phoenix police looking for leads in 2017 robbery, animal abuse cases
- PD: Phoenix officer fires shot after suspect reached for waistband in Laveen
- MCSO investigating Phoenix officers involved in corrupt protest cases
- Phoenix police officer responds to unique call, donates kidney to little girl