Tucson Police Department https://www.azpm.org/tags/tpd Tucson Police Department en-US Copyright Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:11:50 GMT Funding for Emergency Vehicle Preemption devices supported by prop 411 https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-16/227669-funding-for-emergency-vehicle-preemption-devices-supported-by-prop-411 City of Tucson has Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems on some of the largest intersections, but they hope to be installed at every intersection with prop 411. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:11:50 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-16/227669-funding-for-emergency-vehicle-preemption-devices-supported-by-prop-411 Thatcher Warrick Hess With launch of task force, Tucson officials continue policy shift on public safety https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-17/227285-with-launch-of-task-force-tucson-officials-continue-policy-shift-on-public-safety The advisory group will review a proposed drug use ordinance, Mayor Romero says. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:26:13 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-17/227285-with-launch-of-task-force-tucson-officials-continue-policy-shift-on-public-safety Nick Rommel Tucson PD used border security money for controversial surveillance software https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-30/227067-tucson-pd-used-border-security-money-for-controversial-surveillance-software The AI-powered Cobwebs software, which is also used by ICE, monitors social media and locations. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:04:46 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-30/227067-tucson-pd-used-border-security-money-for-controversial-surveillance-software AZPM Staff Tucson PD receiving $500,000 from state border security fund https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-04-09/224374-tucson-pd-receiving-500000-from-state-border-security-fund The Tucson City Council voted to accept state funding designed to enhance law enforcement efforts against illegal immigration within the city. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:57:40 GMT https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2025-04-09/224374-tucson-pd-receiving-500000-from-state-border-security-fund Danyelle Khmara Judge denies qualified immunity for Tucson officers in 2020 in-custody death https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-13/224038-judge-denies-qualified-immunity-for-tucson-officers-in-2020-in-custody-death Damien Alvarado died about 90 minutes after police officers arrested him. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:19:18 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-13/224038-judge-denies-qualified-immunity-for-tucson-officers-in-2020-in-custody-death Hannah Cree Mental illness put Pat Grenier in crisis. The system put him in jail https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-03/223889-mental-illness-put-pat-grenier-in-crisis-the-system-put-him-in-jail Navigating inadequate public healthcare, court, and incarceration systems exposes Pima County's heavy reliance on punitive measures for individuals with mental illness, highlighting the systemic failure to provide proper care and support. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:24:59 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-03/223889-mental-illness-put-pat-grenier-in-crisis-the-system-put-him-in-jail Hannah Cree, AZPM & John Washington, AZ Luminaria The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-13/223722-the-debate-over-tucsons-special-springtime-tax-election Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:26:39 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-13/223722-the-debate-over-tucsons-special-springtime-tax-election Hannah Cree AZ state Democrats: Tucson must expand public safety funding within existing budget https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-11/223684-az-state-democrats-tucson-must-expand-public-safety-funding-within-existing-budget Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez said the proposed sales tax increase will disproportionately hurt low-income families. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:51:40 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-02-11/223684-az-state-democrats-tucson-must-expand-public-safety-funding-within-existing-budget Hannah Cree Tucson Police Department secures $1.5 million grant to advance sexual assault investigations https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-01-13/223234-tucson-police-department-secures-15-million-grant-to-advance-sexual-assault-investigations The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:23:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-01-13/223234-tucson-police-department-secures-15-million-grant-to-advance-sexual-assault-investigations Katya Mendoza Tucson homicides go up in 2024, but stay below recent high https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-01-03/223129-tucson-homicides-go-up-in-2024-but-stay-below-recent-high Tucson Police data show 66 homicides happened last year, an increase from the previous year. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:58:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-01-03/223129-tucson-homicides-go-up-in-2024-but-stay-below-recent-high Zachary Ziegler