Rise in Phoenix Police Violence
Phoenix has hit a new milestone. But it’s not a pretty one. In 2018, the number of police shootings hit 44, more than twice the
May 10, 2019
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Rise in Police Violence in Phoenix
The crime rate in Phoenix has declined steadily since the 1990’s, although there has been a bit of an uptick in the past few years.
December 11, 2018
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Mesa Police Brutality Caught on Video . . . Again!
It’s been a stormy couple of months at the Mesa, Arizona Police Department. It wasn’t a single incident that is fueling concerns about the culture
June 12, 2018
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Flawed Forensic Science – Brought to you by the FBI
We’ve all seen trials, mostly on TV but some of us – trial attorneys in particular – have seen real criminal cases being tried in
October 23, 2017
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Arpaio’s Phoenix Posse Groups to be Reviewed
The “posse program” launched by former Sheriff Joe Arpaio is under investigation by Arpaio’s successor, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, convicted of criminal contempt
September 11, 2017
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Flagstaff Cop Punches Woman – Video Goes Viral
A woman who was not subject to arrest was punched in the face by a Flagstaff police officer. She was then arrested for resisting arrest.
December 20, 2016
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Body Cam Policies Ignored by Phoenix Cops
You’ve heard about the use of body cams for police officers. The idea behind them is to give the public a better picture of what
August 9, 2016
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Death Row Inmate Gets Another Chance . . . Maybe
An appeals court has directed that a man convicted of a 1990 sexual assault and murder receive a new hearing to determine whether police misconduct
April 12, 2016
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Preventing Officer-Involved Shootings in Phoenix
The issue of officer-involved shootings is in the forefront of the news in many cities these days, including Phoenix. Some say the statistics show that
November 3, 2015
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Days of testimony by Joe Arpaio in pending contempt of court case
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been on the witness stand for days. He’s testifying in his contempt of court case. Arpaio, as well as
October 7, 2015
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