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Mexican soldiers work in the mountains of Sinaloa burning this marijuana field, part of an eradication program supported by the United States.

Under Stress, US-Mexico Intelligence Ties Could Fray

Some say security cooperation could be crucial in Mexico's response to economic threats from the U.S.
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus (left) and Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier, February 2016.

Pima Sheriff, Tucson Police Chief on the Local Impact of Opioids

Q&A with local law enforcement officials on how drugs are affecting the community, and their efforts to fight the increase.
Paul Babeu (left) and Frank Milstead.

Pinal Ex-Sheriff, DPS Chief Are Customs, Border Agency Candidates

Milstead, Babeu among three being interviewed for top job in Trump administration.
A fence at the Border Patrol Nogales Station.

Memo: National Guard Would Round Up Immigrants; White House: 'False'

Arizona one of states named in draft memo; White House: '100 percent wrong.'
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus.

Episode 125: Local Law Enforcement Responds to Trump's Immigration Actions

Plus, black student leaders on misguided idea of 'post-racial' society; the UA Conference on Aging; the future of the Arizona Geological Survey.
John kelly, secretary of homeland security, in Nogales Feb. 9, 2017.

680 Arrested In Immigration Roundups Across The Country

DHS secretary said 75% had been convicted of a list of prioritized crimes.
Border Patrol agents inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, AZ into Mexico.

Focus on Arizona Border at Homeland Security Hearing

Secretary Kelly announced he'll visit the border between Arizona and Mexico.
Then-Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly in March 2014 discussing developments in his command's efforts to stem the flow of drugs from South and Central America.

Homeland Security Chief to Visit Southern Arizona Border This Week

Secretary Kelly tells a House committee he'll visit to talk with local law enforcement.

Tucson Calls for Arguments on Sales Tax Increase Proposal

Submit 300-word pro or con for May election on proposal for half-cent increase.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Tucson Police Seek Applicants for Community Advisory Panel

Seven-member group will liaison with department on police policies, community issues.
Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan testifying before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2016.

Border Patrol Chief Resigns One Day After Trump Executive Order

One of the shortest tenures in agency history.

Get to Know Arizona's US-Mexican Border Through Photos

Tweets show varying terrain and different barriers already in place.
Crime scene tape

Tucson Police Chief: 'Sanctuary' Ban Won't Work

Magnus says police relations with community important to force's mission.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2016 East Coast Trade Symposium in Crystal City, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2016.

Federal Government Sponsors Tucson Security Symposium

Homeland Security officials to sit down with local businesses.
The port of entry at Naco, Sonora, 2009.

7 Miles of Border Wall Being Modernized Near Naco

Old wall is being replaced with bollard-style fencing 18 feet high.
Migrants awaiting processing inside CBP facilities wrap themselves in mylar blankets provided by the agency to keep warm.

Rights Groups Want Contempt of Court for Border Patrol

Plaintiffs say the agency turned over corrupted video files that can not be viewed.

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