Preliminary Information on Missing Citizen This is the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A Safe Alert has been issued for Maricopa County. The Surprise Police Department is looking for 54 year old William Cope. William is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches …
PHOENIX – On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) will launch the SAFE Alert program, which will replace the previous Silver Alert system. This enhancement will expand the criteria and improve the state's ability …
A tip from a vigilant citizen led to the investigation and arrest of a suspected police impersonator in the West Valley. On April 10, 2025, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) received a citizen tip about an individual in a black Ford F-150 …
Preliminary Information on Missing Citizen Violet Coultas, a minor, was last seen on video surveillance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 12, 2025, at 10:01 PM MST, accompanied by her non-custodial mother, Sarah Coultas. Sarah Coultas is …
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is proud to announce the launch of the Turquoise Alert system, a new statewide initiative designed to aid in the swift recovery of missing and endangered individuals under the age of 65, including …
PHOENIX — In response to recent public inquiries and ongoing conversations regarding the role of state law enforcement in immigration matters, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is reaffirming its commitment to public safety and clarifying its …
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is proud to announce the graduation of 54 new Arizona State Troopers from the State Trooper Academy on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Class 37 is the largest in the department’s recent history. It comprises 30 …
PHOENIX – Buckle up, Arizona! It could save your life. The annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt education and enforcement initiative will be held in Arizona from Monday, May 19, 2025, through Sunday, June 1, 2025. During this period, Arizona Department of …
Between Monday, May 5, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) state troopers seized more than 900 pounds of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, during multiple traffic stops across the state. …
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) received $440,000 in grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for Fiscal Year 2025. The funding will support statewide efforts to reduce serious and fatal crashes …
--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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
