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Phoenix Police Department implements new use of force policy
Officers "shall use only the force that is objectively reasonable, necessary and proportional to effectively and safely resolve an incident."
Phoenix police announce implementation of new use of force policy
The Phoenix Police Department announced on Tuesday that it has implemented its new use of force policy, which has been years in the making. The purpose was to “clearly define” when officers should use force and what officers should do before,
With a new use-of-force policy in place, Phoenix readies to pick the permanent police chief
This week, the Phoenix Police Department adopted a new policy on use of force. It was part of the city’s pre-emptive push to avoid federal oversight after a yearslong civil rights review. And portions of the policy are more strict than standards set by Supreme Court precedent.
Phoenix Police Department unveils new use of force policy meant to dispel uncertainty
The Phoenix Police Department released its new use of force policy in a change it says will better define what officers should do in situations.
Phoenix seeks resident input on next police chief
A survey is now available in English and Spanish for Phoenix residents to share what characteristics they want in their next police chief and questions they'd like candidates to answer. The survey has three questions.
Phoenix PD implements new use of force policy: 'The basis for building trust'
The Phoenix Police Department announced it's implementing a new use of force policy that will "clearly define" when officers can use force, as well as what needs to be done before, during and after an incident.
Phoenix PD chief discusses new use of force policy
The chief of Phoenix police is discussing his department's new use of force policy. The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.
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Arrest made in cold case murder of Phoenix woman: PD
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police announced the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old woman, in what ...
LAWSUIT: Phoenix arrested Black man for asking questions about stop
The Phoenix Police Department retaliated against a Black man by throwing him in jail for asking basic questions about why he ...
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Suspect who hid in recycling bin before shooting at Phoenix police is dead
A suspect was shot and killed by police in a south Phoenix residential area early Wednesday, authorities said.
Phoenix police looking into fatal beating that left man with 'obvious signs of trauma'
Police are searching for a man who they say fatally shot another man after a dispute at a bar in North Hollywood. According ...
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Plan to demolish Phoenix police headquarters and develop intersection moves ahead
The Phoenix Police Department headquarters will be demolished to make way for mixed-use development. The city seeks proposals for buildings up to 250 feet tall with a mix of residential, retail and ...
Pair of weekend police chases in the Valley end the same way: Deployment of the grappler
Grappler CEO Leonard Stock, a Peoria resident, says 20 police agencies in Arizona are using the device that aims to stop ...
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Scottsdale Police see an increase in calls for service and arrests at the WM Phoenix Open in 2025
Scottsdale Police say the increase in arrests and calls for service at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open was expected and due to ideal ...
Suspect killed after firing at Phoenix officers: PD
A suspect was shot and killed early Wednesday morning near 15th and Southern Avenues, the Phoenix Police Department said. No ...