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Critical Incident Briefing: July 19, 2022 – 111th Avenue and Camelback Roadhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2433Police8/2/2022 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2433/Twitter, Next Door.pnghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q8pvXvc3toCritical Incident Briefing: July 19, 2022 – 111th Avenue and Camelback Road<div class="ExternalClass87C6BB7599F142109F34FF0100236E66"><html> <p>​<strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong></p> <p> <br>This incident occurred in the area of 111<sup>th</sup> Avenue and Camelback Road, when a 911 call was made about a resident, later identified as 22-year-old Matthew Begay, threatening to jump out of the second story window of a local group home. </p> <p>During the 911 call, the dispatcher placed a simultaneous call to an outside contracted mental health company requesting a mobile crisis team to respond. About 5 minutes later, 911 received confirmation that the mobile crisis team was 25 minutes away. </p> <p>On the way to the call a supervisor asked for a member of the Phoenix Police Crisis Intervention team to respond. He was later told a crisis team member was unavailable.  </p> <p>The Phoenix Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team, commonly known as CIT, encompasses both full-time detectives trained in metal heath situations, and patrol officers with 40 hours of crisis response training. The role of theses specialized officers is to assist during crisis situations if available.  </p> <p>  At about 10:12 a.m., The first two officers arrived at the group home and spoke with the caller who directed them to Matthew inside the home. The two officers entered the group home and began to walk up the stairs. They found Matthew standing on the landing of the second floor.</p> <p>Matthew was looking down at the officers and positioned blocking the top floor of the home. As officers were talking with Matthew, they attempted to walk up the stairs. Officers stayed on the middle landing of the stairs in order to remain in a safer position. </p> <p>The officers continued talking with Matthew and offering him help, though he told officers he wasn't coming down and would not let them up. The two officers continued negotiating with Matthew for about 15 minutes. During negotiations Officers again requested someone from the Crisis intervention Team. No one was available. </p> <p> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Over the next few minutes, additional officers arrived on scene and stayed at the bottom of the stairs. At about 10:31 a.m., Matthew is heard saying he was trying to die. Shortly after - he is seen removing a knife from his right pants pocket. He begins to take a step down the stairs toward officers.</span></p> <p> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Officers ordered Matthew to drop the knife, which he did not. One officer used a Taser in an attempt to get Matthew to comply. The impact of the taser did not have any effect on Matthew and he continued to walk towards officers.</span></p> <p>One officer then fired his duty weapon striking Matthew and causing him fall onto the middle landing of the stairs.    </p> <p>To better provide medical aid to Matthew, officers carried him to the front patio area of the house and away from the three occupants who were still upstairs.</p> <p>Once outside, officers continued providing medical aid until the Phoenix Fire department arrived and took over. Matthew was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. </p> <p>The officer involved in this shooting has been with the department for 2 years and is assigned to the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct.</p> <p>This incident is the subject of both an internal and a criminal investigation, which will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete.</p> <p>Body-worn cameras are used by all officers assigned to patrol and several specialty units. Per policy, they are worn at mid-torso level and capture the view of the line of sight from that perspective.   It's important to note that the camera lens is fixed and does not capture everything seen or experienced by the officer.  </p> <p>When activated, both audio and video turn on. The body worn camera has a buffer of video without audio for the 30 seconds prior to activation. This feature is designed to capture incidents that happen suddenly where an officer doesn't immediately activate the camera. The Phoenix Police Department does not currently use in-car camera systems.  </p> <p>Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.</p> <p>Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. That is why you may see some parts of Body Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.​​<br></p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div><a href="https://phoenix.gov/police">https://phoenix.gov/police</a>VideopolicePoliceBrian Bower602-534-5050phoenixpd.pio@phoenix.gov

 

 

City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Noticehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867City Manager9/22/2023 6:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpgCity of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>​City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected:  </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.   </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail.    </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>.   </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagerNews
Phoenix Water Services Department Announces New Financial Incentives for Water Conservationhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2874Water Services9/27/2023 10:55:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2874/Newroom_Water Incentives_graphic2023.pngPhoenix Water Services Department Announces New Financial Incentives for Water Conservation<div class="ExternalClass8B818A8AE8AD4C42A09931E0A51312B5"><html> <div>To promote sustainable water use and conservation, the Phoenix Water Services Dept. is introducing new financial incentives for residents. These incentives are aimed at encouraging the adoption of high-efficiency appliances and fixtures, saving water, and reducing household expenses.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Residents can begin the application process by visiting the <a href="/waterservices/water-conservation-incentives" target="_blank">Water Conservation Incentives webpage​</a>. </strong></div><div><br></div><div>"Phoenix families understand the value of water and want to do their part to conserve this precious resource, which is why the City of Phoenix is working to make it even easier to do. On the heels of our innovative <a href="https://youtu.be/SdQgXEYpzsQ?si=dDNCzY0TpLLmNbe2https://youtu.be/SdQgXEYpzsQ?si=dDNCzY0TpLLmNbe2" target="_blank"><strong>water-leak sensor pilot program launch</strong></a>, these cost-cutting rebate programs will help residents address indoor and outdoor water waste. As Phoenix works to lead the region in sustainable development and advanced water purification, these programs are additional tangible ways we can support our water security now and for generations to come," Mayor Gallego said.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Key Highlights of the Incentive Program:<br><br></strong></div><div><ul><li><strong>Water-Efficient Toilet</strong><strong>s</strong>: Residents can receive a $75 rebate for the purchase and installation of a new EPA WaterSense-labeled toilet of 1.28 Gallons Per Flush (GPF) or less.<br><br></li><li><strong>Smart Irrigation Controller: </strong>A $75 incentive is available for the purchase and installation of an EPA WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller.</li></ul></div><div>Both these devices can lead to an estimated saving of approximately 10,000 gallons of water per year for each household.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Eligibility and Application Process:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The program is open to single-family residential households or renters who are City of Phoenix water utility customers. Renters must include a letter of approval from their landlord. Interested participants can apply for the incentives in the "Submit Documents - City Services Bill" section of <strong><a href="https://phxatyourservice.dynamics365portals.us/" target="_blank">myPHX311</a></strong>. Detailed instructions and requirements for each incentive are available on the platform, ensuring a smooth application process.</div><div><br></div><div>"We are acutely aware that over 60% of residential water use occurs outdoors. The introduction of smart irrigation controllers can significantly reduce this number by optimizing water use. Similarly, the adoption of EPA WaterSense toilets can drastically cut down indoor water waste," said Max Wilson, Water Planning Division Deputy Director.</div><div><br></div><div>The Phoenix Water Services Department emphasizes that these incentives are not just about saving water; they are about ensuring the city's future sustainability. With the challenges posed by population growth and changing climate patterns, every gallon saved contributes to the city's resilience.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Financial Disbursement:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Qualified applicants will receive their incentive in the form of a check, mailed to the address on file for their City Services Bill. Please allow up to 90 days for processing and delivery.</div><div><br></div><div>For more information, FAQs, or to begin the application process, residents are encouraged to visit the <a href="/waterservices/water-conservation-incentives" target="_blank"><strong>Water Conservation Incentives webpage</strong></a><strong>. </strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Free Xeriscape Plans Available Now </strong></div><div><br></div><div>Additionally, the City of Phoenix has released three free desert landscape plans for residents to implement at home. Native plants are a great way to save water and money. By choosing desert plants, residents can reduce outdoor water use by 85%. These plans are an example of the conservation team's many program developments to come, with a greater focus on designing water-saving solutions that can easily be accomplished by residents. To download a xeriscape plan, visit <a href="/waterservices/savewater" target="_blank"><strong>phoenix.gov/savewater.</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>About City of Phoenix Water Services Department</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and sustainable water services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Phoenix. With a commitment to water conservation, innovation, and long-term planning, the department ensures a secure and resilient water supply for future generations.  For more information, visit <a href="/waterservices" target="_blank"><strong>phoenix.gov/water.</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Media Contacts:</strong><br></div><div>Jimena Garrison<br></div><div>Public Information Officer</div><div>Water Services</div><div>480-390-1933<br></div><div><a href="mailto:jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov" target="_blank"><strong>jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div>Michael Gertzman<br></div><div>Sr. Public Information Officer </div><div>Water Services</div><div>602-534-1209</div><div><a href="mailto:michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov" target="_blank"><strong>michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov</strong></a><br></div><p><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservicesNews
Phoenix to Host Its First Electric Vehicle Test Drive Eventhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/environmental-programs/2873Environment & Sustainability9/27/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2873/blue EV hood (1).jpgPhoenix to Host Its First Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event<div class="ExternalClass406561A67124444598CD3C163EECA911"><html> <p>​<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">I</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">n</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> honor of National Drive Electric Week, The City of Phoenix's Office of Sustainability is hosting its first-ever Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Saturday, Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend, and test drive a variety of affordable and luxury electric vehicles.</span></p> <p>More than 20 electric vehicle models will be available to drive during the event including various Tesla and Rivian models, the Chevrolet Bolt, the Kia EV6, and the BMW iX. </p> <p>In addition to test driving vehicles, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with several vendors. Utility companies SRP and APS will be available to answer questions about incentives and rebates offered to electric vehicle owners. Waymo, Blink, Buzze and many other vendors will also be in attendance!</p> <p>The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave. Onsite parking is available and residents can register to drive an electric vehicle on the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-drive-electric-week-phoenix-ev-ride-drive-tickets-695472355537?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> website. </p> <p>Media interviews will be available leading up to the event and the day of. <br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/oepNews

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