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CBP to disband controversial investigation teams

A memo from Customs and Border Protection says it will stop using Critical Incident Teams, the internal Border Patrol units accused of interfering with outside investigations into agent conduct.

A team will investigate use-of-force incidents in Pima County

Sheriff Chris Nanos said shootings and other serious use of force incidents will be criminally investigated by the team.

Tucson police officially fire officer who killed man in wheelchair

Pima County Attorney's review of Nov. 29 shooting continues

Pima County board approves contract to buy body cams for sheriff's deputies

The contract approved by the board of supervisors with Axon will cost $26 million over 10 years and include new Tasers as well as cameras.

One year anniversary of Tohono O'odham officer's death

Tohono O'odham Officer Bryan Brown died Aug. 27, 2020, in the line of duty near the Desert Diamond Why Casino.

Tucson police union challenges city’s vaccine requirement

The Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract.

Multiple people shot in series of attacks in Tucson, Arizona

35-year-old man accused of separate shootings of first-responders

Yuma Border Patrol chief says cartels profiting off migrants crossing

Plus, the sheriff of Yuma County explains his office's role in investigating border-related crimes.

Border Patrol chief in Tucson discusses increase in apprehensions

Agents are encountering more single adults and children.

DPS sees traffic flows increase on Arizona’s interstates

A ride-along with a trooper offers a firsthand look at the types of incidents they encounter

Tucson Police Department unit investigating more overdose-related deaths

So far in 2021 the department has investigated more than 80 deaths associated with overdoses

Ducey restricts civilian oversight of police misconduct

New measures are controversial in the wake of a national reckoning over racial justice

U.S. Border Patrol's new migrant facility in Tucson takes form

The agency told city officials a tent-like facility to house asylum seekers is slated for a plot just outside Tucson.

Magnus's history with transparency under scrutiny amid CBP nomination

Advocates say the TPD head's views on Trump-era policies are encouraging, but questions remain.

Contempt hearing sought against Joe Arpaio’s successor

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone accused of non-compliance

As Biden's deportation moratorium fails in court, advocates look at other options

Immigration attorney in Tucson says the administration still has options for policy change.

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