DPS accuses man of impersonating cop near Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — A 55-year-old man was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of impersonating a police officer in connection with a minor street assault on Interstate 17, officials said. Arizona Department of Public Safety A man posing as a law enforcement officer was called near Flagstaff on Monday. The suspect and another driver were […]
DPS find fentanyl pills hidden inside beer boxes on I-17
Yavapai County, Arizona — A suspected fentanyl pill weighing more than 50 pounds en route to Denver was intercepted Monday by state troopers during a traffic stop on Interstate 17. A Toyota Camry driving north on the highway was stopped by a police officer near Anthem due to an equipment violation. DPS pursued the getaway […]
DPS in desperate need of updating police radios | Local
Tucson (KVOA) – Dead zones are what state troopers say they often see when they’re out and about. This is causing serious problems, especially when trying to communicate with dispatchers using radios in an emergency. Angel Rael is a state trooper for the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and she relies on her radio. But […]
2,238Â violations discovered during Arizona DPS CMV blitz ‘Operation Southern Shield’
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has released the results of a week-long crackdown on commercial vehicle drivers. AZDPS conducted Operation Southern Shield 2023 from Monday 20 February 2023 to Friday 24 February 2023. Officers focused on commercial vehicles traveling on Interstate 10 from Phoenix to the New Mexico border and Interstate 19 from […]
DPS seizes over 1,000 pounds of Meth, Fentanyl and Cocaine During commercial inspection
Posted by: Staff February 24, 2023 The incident was the second major drug seizure in four days by Arizona State Police. On the morning of Monday, February 20, 2023, Arizona State Police initiated a traffic stop for commercial vehicle drivers on Mariposa Road east of Interstate 19 in Nogales, Arizona. While inspecting the commercial vehicle, […]
Pinal County deputies join DPS troopers for Operation Southern Shield
independent news media The Arizona Department of Public Safety today began operations on February 20 to conduct inspections of commercial vehicles on two interstate highways for dangerous driving violations. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies participate in Operation Southern Shield’s DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force, which runs through Friday, February 24. Operations […]
TRAINING: MOCK SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR DPS TRAINING EVALUATION | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
Last Tuesday (1/31) morning, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue coordinated a mock search and rescue with the Department of Public Security’s Western Air Rescue Helicopter team for a rescue specialist/flight medic training evaluation. A search team in the training area called in the assistance of Western Air’s rescue helicopter to locate an injured […]
Arizona DPS Director Heston Silbert to retire after nearly 3 years on the job
Arizona DPS Director Heston Silbert is retiring after nearly three years. phoenix – Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Heston Silbert announced his decision to retire. according to simple statementhis retirement will take effect on January 6, 2023. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the men and women of the Department […]
Arizona DPS troopers bust over 160 pounds of drugs in 3 traffic stops
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Arizona police seized more than 160 pounds of drugs last week after three traffic stoppages just days apart. I was. On January 18, a DPS trooper pulled up a Chevrolet Silverado on Interstate 10 in Pima County. Marana, northwest of Tucson. Troopers searched the truck, noticing “numerous signs of criminal activity”. […]
DPS trooper shoots, kills suspect in Apache County
The shooting occurred around 10:15 p.m. near US 191 and East Sun Lane in Saunders, Arizona, officials said. Sanders, Arizona — Suspect shot dead Arizona Department of Public Safety Apache County troopers on Saturday night. DPS officials said the shooting occurred near US 191 and East Sun Lane in Saunders, Arizona at around 10:15 p.m. […]
