Public Safety https://www.azpm.org/tags/publicsafety Public Safety en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 GMT Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-04-14/229295-historic-decline-in-us-overdose-deaths-threatened-by-changing-street-drug-supply Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 GMT https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-04-14/229295-historic-decline-in-us-overdose-deaths-threatened-by-changing-street-drug-supply Brian Mann, NPR National Correspondent Pima County deputies’ union votes ‘no confidence’ in Sheriff Chris Nanos https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-24/229017-pima-county-deputies-union-votes-no-confidence-in-sheriff-chris-nanos The Pima County Deputy’s Organization conducted the vote after recent revelations of Nanos’ work history and his handling of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:16:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-24/229017-pima-county-deputies-union-votes-no-confidence-in-sheriff-chris-nanos Nick Rommel Tucson releases draft of public safety action plan https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-27/228661-tucson-releases-draft-of-public-safety-action-plan The plan, a part of the Safe City Initiative, would set measurable targets for addressing public drug use and homelessness. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:36:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-27/228661-tucson-releases-draft-of-public-safety-action-plan Nick Rommel Oro Valley is buying new drones from policing technology firm Flock Safety https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-30/228234-oro-valley-is-buying-new-drones-from-policing-technology-firm-flock-safety Four new first-responder drones will supplement the department’s current 11-drone fleet. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:06:27 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-30/228234-oro-valley-is-buying-new-drones-from-policing-technology-firm-flock-safety Nick Rommel Tucson pushes to address public drug use, but obstacles remain https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-29/228223-tucson-pushes-to-address-public-drug-use-but-obstacles-remain Challenges include tensions between the city and Pima County’s top prosecutor, the police’s fraught reputation with homeless people and public pressure for new solutions. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:38:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-29/228223-tucson-pushes-to-address-public-drug-use-but-obstacles-remain Nick Rommel Native American designation now available on Arizona driver licenses and IDs https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-01-20/228059-native-american-designation-now-available-on-arizona-driver-licenses-and-ids The new option requires proof of tribal enrollment and takes effect after legislation sponsored by Rep. Myron Tsosie. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:49:21 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-01-20/228059-native-american-designation-now-available-on-arizona-driver-licenses-and-ids Katya Mendoza For now, Tucson will not adopt a proposed public drug use ordinance https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-16/228018-for-now-tucson-will-not-adopt-a-proposed-public-drug-use-ordinance The law would have criminalized a wide range of drug-associated behaviors in public places. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:00:50 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-16/228018-for-now-tucson-will-not-adopt-a-proposed-public-drug-use-ordinance Nick Rommel Fewer officers than usual policed Arizona’s roads during recent holiday season https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-07/227880-fewer-officers-than-usual-policed-arizonas-roads-during-recent-holiday-season State statistics show a 41% drop in officers and deputies working holiday traffic enforcement shifts in 2025. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:11:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-07/227880-fewer-officers-than-usual-policed-arizonas-roads-during-recent-holiday-season Nick Rommel Pima County supervisors set to vote on $45M for sheriff’s department to buy tasers, AI tools https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-05/227842-pima-county-supervisors-set-to-vote-on-45m-for-sheriffs-department-to-buy-tasers-ai-tools An amendment would expand the county’s contract with Axon Enterprise, with over $18 million planned for the company’s new AI product. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:22:52 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-05/227842-pima-county-supervisors-set-to-vote-on-45m-for-sheriffs-department-to-buy-tasers-ai-tools Nick Rommel Amid policy shift on public safety issues, Tucson City Council adopts transit safety plan https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-16/227667-amid-policy-shift-on-public-safety-issues-tucson-city-council-adopts-transit-safety-plan Many of the plan’s recommendations echo concerns raised by unionized Sun Tran bus drivers. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:39:49 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-16/227667-amid-policy-shift-on-public-safety-issues-tucson-city-council-adopts-transit-safety-plan Nick Rommel