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Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: Gun violence in Tucson

A look at a recent University of Arizona campus shooting, a new TPD unit, and gun buybacks.

Police officers in downtown Tucson on June 24, 2022.

Tucson receives $2 million grant to reduce gun violence

Funding comes from a $100 million investment from the U.S. Department of Justice to help communities across the country combat gun violence.

As it recruits, Tucson Police look to diversify its force

A recent event showcases effort to double the number of female officers by 2030.

Melissa Ayun, who joined the Tucson Police Department in 2005, says she is grateful for the career opportunities and benefits.

The Buzz: Law enforcement recruiting and shortages in Southern Arizona

How are law enforcement agencies being hit by a shortage of staff and what are they doing to fill open positions with diverse staff?

The Tucson Police Department, like many others around the country, is actively trying to find qualified applicants who want to join the force.

Tucson's new police chief on rising homicide rates, traffic safety and transparency

Kasmar talked with AZPM about his first few months on the job.

The sign at the downtown Tucson Police Department station, South Stone Avenue.

County Attorney investigating TPD shooting

The Pima County Attorney received materials to begin looking at the shooting that left one person dead and a police officer fired.

180 city workers still not fully vaccinated

City prepares to terminate non-compliant employees.

Tucson homicide rate soars

The increase is part of a national trend.

Dan South, Chief Criminal Deputy at the Pima County Attorney's Office, at a news conference. August 3, 2021

TPD officer cleared in fatal shooting

Investigators found no wrongdoing in July 18th shooting.

A line of people wait to check in at the Tucson Police Department's Active Killer Preparedness Training on July 26,2021. The trainings are mandatory for city employees but are also offered to the public.

Tucson Police resume active killer trainings after pandemic pause

Plus, Arizona Daily Star reporter Caitlin Schmidt discusses the events that led up to a mass shooting on July 18.

Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus watches body camera video from a TPD officer who shot a suspect accused of shooting multiple people on Sunday, July 19, 2021.

TPD still looking for answers in Sunday shooting

The suspect was prohibited from owning a gun.

File image of fentanyl pills seized by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. 2019.

Tucson Police Department unit investigating more overdose-related deaths

So far in 2021 the department has investigated more than 80 deaths associated with overdoses

Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus, at a June 24, 2020 media briefing.

Magnus's history with transparency under scrutiny amid CBP nomination

Advocates say the TPD head's views on Trump-era policies are encouraging, but questions remain.

TPD Chief Chris Magnus to be nominated to lead Customs and Border Protection

Magnus is a known critic of former President Trump's border policies

Protesters march through downtown Tucson on July 4th in support of Black Lives Matter movement and against police brutality.

Tucson city budget town hall: community safety

City officials say they want to hear how the public would allocate the budget for services like policing and housing.

Local officials discuss changes to prosecution, police funding

A new county sheriff and attorney bring different perspectives to criminal justice as criticism of police funding continues.

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