Discussions around the call to 'defund the police'
The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over racially based police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.
Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says
The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.
How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19
As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.
City of Tucson and Salvation Army teaming up to expand access to cooling centers
Because of the pandemic, traditionally reliable locations are no longer accessible.
Tucson EMT describes what it’s like to work in a COVID-19 hot spot
Alex de León was deployed to help first responders in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity
The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.
Masks and temperature checks among precautions employers taking to address liabilities
UA health law and policy expert Tara Sklar explains what they can legally require.
Advocates plead with Arizona to release vulnerable inmates amid COVID-19
A new predictive model shows nearly all of the almost 42,000 incarcerated people in Arizona will contract the virus.
Domestic abuse center, 'more important than ever,' remains open in Tucson
The CEO of Emerge! says they've adapted to the pandemic to maintain services for people who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Health workers, aid groups step in to fill Spanish-language gap around COVID-19
More than 1 million people speak Spanish at home in Arizona, but official coronavirus bilingual communication has lagged.
Groups question risk, expense of border wall construction during coronavirus pandemic
Critics say big construction crews are still at work — increasing the risk of spreading the virus and traveling to other states.
UA scientist talks coronavirus precautions
AZPM spoke with Dr. Michael Worobey about the new coronavirus and what early precautions Arizonans can take.
Plan to equip all DPS officers with body cameras has some public advocates skeptical
Some groups want assurances that DPS will use the cameras for the public good, not solely to protect officers.
Phoenix Council votes 5-4 for civilian oversight of police
The vote came after dozens of mostly Hispanic and African American community members spoke for a citizen review board with investigative powers.
Despite distracted-driving law, Arizona still ranks low on highway safety
Some officials took issue with the report, which said the state is lacking recommended traffic safety laws.
