| City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3207 | Police | | 9/7/2024 12:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3207/Newsroom_OfficerZaneCoolidge (1).png | | City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty | <div class="ExternalClass60FC896EB4684CEB89F7E0C4E5CEDDDB"><html>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">With deep sadness and a heavy heart, Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan announced the passing of Officer Zane Coolidge, shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge’s family is dealing with unimaginable grief. We will do everything we can to help them through their darkest hours, and we pledge that they will always be a part of the Phoenix Police Family. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” Chief Sullivan said when sharing with the community the news of Officer Coolidge’s death.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member of the Phoenix Police Department.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I am devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, who lost his life while keeping the rest of us safe from harm,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “I know that our entire community is mourning this loss, and on behalf of the City, I extend my deepest condolences to Officer Coolidge’s family and friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Phoenix Police Department. We will forever honor and remember his bravery and selfless service to our community.”</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">On Tuesday evening, Officer Coolidge was with Officer Matthew Haney when they responded to a call of a man trying to break into a vehicle near 16th Street and McDowell. When they approached the man, he ran off, firing at the officers, hitting them both. The officers were rushed to the hospital, while others responded and took the suspect into custody.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Haney was released from the hospital the next day, protected from more serious injury by his ballistic vest.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge has been surrounded by loved ones and blanketed in the prayers of this community since Tuesday night’s shooting,” said Chief Sullivan. “The injuries he sustained after the cowardly acts of another were too much for him to overcome. His legacy will forever be a part of the Phoenix Police Department.”</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge served five years with the Phoenix Police Department. He represents the best of the Department, working as a certified Field Training Officer in the Mountain View Precinct, training those who have just graduated the academy.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“This is a sad day for the City of Phoenix as we mourn the loss of one of our own,” said City Manager Jeff Barton. “Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Coolidge. Our City grieves with you. Your husband, brother, son and father died a hero, unselfishly sacrificing his life to fulfill his duty to protect and serve.”</span>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Details on services to honor Officer Coolidge will be released at a future date.</span>
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| Critical Incident Briefing - August 10, 2024 - 2400 W. Buckeye Rd. | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3200 | Police | | 8/23/2024 6:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/w9RDYrsrFUo | Critical Incident Briefing - August 10, 2024 - 2400 W. Buckeye Rd. | <div class="ExternalClass5736CB02760249CBA11B610C52A819EA"><html>
<p><strong>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>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes information, audio, video and pictures related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on August 10, 2024 in the area of 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street.<br><br>The incident began when Phoenix police officers responded to a shots fired call in the area. The caller indicated that a man fired a handgun multiple times in the area and that he left in a white Ford Explorer.<br><br>When officers arrived, they located multiple people who said that a man fired several gunshots causing some of them to scatter. The witnesses also relayed that the suspect threatened several people with a handgun. Officers learned that the suspect took off from the area in a white Ford Explorer after firing the gun. A nearby surveillance camera captured this encounter. <br><br>Two officers in the area of 25th Avenue and Buckeye Road saw a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was in the parking lot of a nearby business. The officers pulled their marked patrol car behind the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop by turning on their overhead lights. The man inside of the vehicle opened the driver's door and one officer immediately told the man to stay in his vehicle. The man continued to get out of his vehicle and began to walk away from officers with his hands in the air.<br><br>The man dropped his arms and began running from the officers east on Buckeye Road and both officers chased the man. While running, the officers saw the man reach towards his waistband and produce a handgun. That is when the officer-involved shooting occurred.<br><br>Following the shooting, officers detained the man. He did not survive his injuries and died on scene.<br><br>A handgun was recovered in the yard next to where the man was detained. The handgun was linked to evidence found inside the suspect vehicle. The handgun was also forensically matched the original shooting scene near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street.<br><br>The officers involved in this shooting are both assigned to the South Mountain Precinct and have approximately one and a half and three and a half years of service with the department respectively.<br><br><br>This incident is the subject of a criminal investigation to be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. It is also the subject of an administrative investigation. <br><br><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.<br></p></html></div> | https://phoenix.gov/police | Video | police | Police | | |
| Perseverance, Hope, and the Relentless Pursuit of Justice | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3198 | Police | | 8/22/2024 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3198/Newsroom_Police_002.png | https://youtu.be/OolGda1jv3w | Perseverance, Hope, and the Relentless Pursuit of Justice | <div class="ExternalClass50A8FE368ADE474CAC3B173E1E48797F"><html>
<p>After 20 long years, justice may finally be within reach for the family of Elena Lasswell, a 15-year-old who was brutally murdered in 2004. Hear from one of our Cold Case Homicide Unit detectives who never gave up and the family who has fought tirelessly for answers.<br></p>
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| New Real Time Operations Center Unveiled at Desert Horizon Precinct | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3199 | Police | | 8/21/2024 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3199/Newsroom_Police_001.jpg.jpg | https://youtu.be/NBnZ0vJklLo | New Real Time Operations Center Unveiled at Desert Horizon Precinct | <div class="ExternalClass1C914142BB0D49578512087DF686FA71"><html>A new Real Time Operations Center (RTOC) was unveiled Wednesday morning at Phoenix PD's Desert Horizon Precinct. This is Phoenix PD's second RTOC, with the first launching at Cactus Park Precinct earlier this year. Check out the technology and how it will help fight & deter crime along the 19th Avenue Corridor.<br><br><br></html></div> | https://phoenix.gov/police | Video | police | Police | | |
| City of Phoenix Launches Website with Information Referenced in DOJ Report | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3188 | Police | | 8/16/2024 4:45:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3188/Newsroom_Police_Incident_Site_CorrectedB.png | | City of Phoenix Launches Website with Information Referenced in DOJ Report | <div class="ExternalClassF40987BBFFA34426A6DE5B1D101350B5"><html>
<p>Visit the <a href="https://dojrecords.phoenix.gov/" target="_blank">DOJ Investigation Report Incidents Website</a> </p>
<p>The City of Phoenix is announcing the launch of an interactive website that will provide materials related to incidents identified as referenced in the June 13, 2024 Department of Justice report. <br></p>
<p>The web page will allow users to access incident reports, closed investigations, videos, and other materials associated with the identified events described by DOJ.</p><p>“Evidence like incident reports, body worn camera videos and internal review documents are crucial to understand each incident described by DOJ," Interim Police Chief Michael Sullivan said. “These materials are important for our community to see, and vital for the City to analyze as we strive to be a self-assessing and self-correcting department," Sullivan said. <br style=""></p><p>The report published by DOJ does not reference specific information such as incident numbers or dates. However, City staff were able to identify many of the events and upload associated materials to the site. The records can be found under the “additional information" menu located on the right side of the page. Due to the volume of documents associated with the DOJ investigation, the website includes pertinent documents and videos associated with each incident from among the roughly 179,000 documents and 22,000 Body Worn Camera videos provided to DOJ during its investigation.<br></p>
<p>“This platform represents the City's commitment to accountability and transparency," City Manager Jeff Barton said. “We believe the community deserves information associated with these events, and the website gives people access to the facts," Barton said. </p><p>Identifying the events described by DOJ allows the City of Phoenix to have a better understanding of the allegations and provides opportunity to make additional improvements. “Analyzing these incidents is a valuable process for our City as we look to continue building on many of the improvements made before and after I arrived," Chief Sullivan said. <br></p>
<p>A detailed report outlining changes to policy, training and accountability through 2023 was published in the City's January 2024 report titled, <a href="/policesite/Documents/DOJ/PPD_RoadtoReform_January2024.pdf" target="_blank">The Phoenix Police Department: The Road to Reform (PDF).</a> But the work is not done, and will continue. The City recognizes that continuous improvements are necessary to gain the trust of the community, and therefore our city council emphasized focusing on the recommended remedial measures from DOJ, which include a focus on accountability and training reforms, some of which were already in process. </p>
<p>The City of Phoenix is focused on the future and continuing to implement systems and processes that ensure the best public safety services are provided to our community. <br><br></p>
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<p>City staff is actively analyzing the 37 recommended remedial measures outlined by DOJ and comparing them to actions already taken to enhance policy, training and other systems. The City of Phoenix also recognizes the value in analyzing recommended improvements to identify additional opportunities for enhancements.</p>
<p>“We want to compare these recommended remedial measures to the steps we have already taken to improve as a department. This is also an opportunity for us to look for ways we can make additional changes which better serve our community," Chief Sullivan said. </p>
<p>Part of the examination into these recommendations is understanding how Phoenix Police systems capture performance measures currently, and where we can improve this process moving forward. Data will drive decisions on how to advance public safety efforts and sharing this data, when possible, is crucial to transparency. <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p>
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<p> Each of the identified incidents is listed on the website along with the date it occurred, approximate location, page where it is referenced in the DOJ report, and results of any administrative reviews. The menu button on the right column of each incident titled “additional information," will take users to a list of documents and videos associated with the incident. </p>
<p> For ease of reference, each incident is categorized by the area of focus DOJ used to conduct its investigation, such as “Use of Force," or “Protected Speech." The first named “Use of Force," incident is categorized as “U01," the second as “U02" and so forth, in order of how they are listed in the DOJ report's Table of Contents.</p>
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<p>To learn more about the Department of Justice investigation, please visit our <a href="/police/doj" target="_blank">DOJ Resources web page</a>. This page provides relevant materials which outline reform efforts, transparency, and monthly updates on the 34-month investigation. <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p>
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| What is Lane Filtering? Learn About Motorcycle Safety. | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3176 | Police | | 7/25/2024 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3176/Lane Filtering Newsroom.png | | What is Lane Filtering? Learn About Motorcycle Safety. | <div class="ExternalClassE1677FBFACB143FBA4814E2D600D51E4"><html>
<p>In August of 2023, a new lane filtering law, <a data-linkindex="0" href="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2R/bills/sb1273p.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">SB 1273</a>, went into effect in Arizona. Contrary to popular belief, this is not like the lane splitting law that is in effect in California. </p><p>Lane filtering is when a motorcycle overtakes and passes another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.</p><p>Here are the things you need to know when it comes to lane filtering:</p><p></p><ul style="" class="" dir=""><li><strong>Not on every street </strong>– can only be done on streets that have two of more lanes in the same direction.</li><li><strong>Not moving </strong>– You may not pass a vehicle in motion and may only overtake a vehicle between lanes that are stopped.</li><li><strong>No speeding </strong>– The maximum speed for a motorcycle traveling between lanes is 15 mph. The maximum speed limit on a roadway that this can be done on is 45mph or less.</li><li><strong>No freeways </strong>– Lane filtering cannot be done on freeways in Arizona.</li></ul><p></p><p>It is also important to remember that when lane filtering you are looking for any potential hazards that are in the roadway, such as debris or other vehicles that are turning or making other movements on the roadway.</p><p>Be safe and enjoy your ride.<br></p>
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| Meet Spot, Phoenix PD's Newest Recruit | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3168 | Police | | 7/18/2024 5:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/gSAchypmLfw | Meet Spot, Phoenix PD's Newest Recruit | <div class="ExternalClass973A2127C73A42E5A235E6C370E53E7F"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Police Department recently purchased an agile mobile robot, Spot. This is a new tool for the Special Assignments Unit (SAU) and resembles a dog. <br></p>
<p>Spot joined the collection of tools that SAU has available to assist them during tactical situations.</p>
<p>The Special Assignments Unit is a tactical unit that has a variety of capabilities. Most frequently the team is used for high-risk apprehensions, high-risk search warrants, hostage rescue and barricades. </p>
<p>“We have lots of different pieces of technology," said SAU Sergeant Marcus Allen. “Each one of them is very good at something, but not necessarily good at everything. When we started to look at the gaps that we had in some of our technology and some things that we needed to be able to overcome, the robot dog was one of the things that kept rising to the top."</p>
<p>Some areas that the robot dog can be used that other tools do not offer include, ability to open doors, traverse uneven or loose terrain and climb stairs. The dog is equipped with multiple cameras, giving officers the ability to see in real-time the area the dog is in. </p>
<p>The dog also has self-righting technology for if it falls over or is pushed. Additionally, there is anti-collision technology that allows it to stop and move around objects that get in its path. </p>
<p>There are some preprogramed capabilities, like types of door handles and how to open them, but the dog is operated by a trained officer in the Special Vehicles Detail. There has been several months training with SAU and the Spot operators before using the new tool in a call for service. </p>
<p>The Phoenix Police Department is the first agency in the Valley to purchase a robot dog, but other major cities around the country and federal agencies have already deployed this tool. </p>
<p>“SAU is always looking to innovate, always looking for ways to advance our technology, always looking for ways to, get better at what we do, whether it be digital technology or vehicle safety or any other aspect," shared Allen. </p>
<p>Looking forward, SAU hopes to add some additional features to the dog. Spot can be equipped with radiation detection. The dog can be sent into an area with hazardous conditions and feedback information about what contaminant is in the air. </p>
<p>Another feature the unit is looking into for the future is its mesh technology. It has the ability to boost the communications among the team if they are in an area where cellphones and/or radios are not working. </p>
<p>All the features that Spot has the capability of can help provide better service to the community and officer safety during high-risk incidents. <br></p>
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| Phoenix PD Launches New Tool for Crime Victims | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3167 | Police | | 7/17/2024 5:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/--PqVAqQ6MA | Phoenix PD Launches New Tool for Crime Victims | <div class="ExternalClassEF069D04D0BC41579915DF0112894F37"><html>
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The Phoenix Police Department is embracing the digital era with the launch of a new customer service tool aimed at enhancing communication with the community. Developed by SPIDR Tech, a leading public service platform for public safety, this software integrates seamlessly with existing computer systems to keep those who call for police services informed and provide real-time updates to victims of crimes. </p><p>When someone calls 911 or the Department’s non-emergency number from a cellphone, they will now receive a text message confirming their call. In cases of delayed response by the officers, an automated message will be sent to the caller letting them know about the delay. Delays may occur due to officers being diverted to a higher-priority calls or a high volume of calls in the city. </p><p>The innovative technology does not stop there. Callers will have the opportunity to give feedback through a user-friendly automated survey about their experience with the Department. The survey will be mobile-friendly and be received as a link on their phone, allowing the caller to complete the survey at their convenience. </p><p>“We want to hear from the public about how we’re doing. This valuable feedback will help us identify and understand areas where we can improve,” said Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan. </p><p>In addition to the text messaging service, victims will have access to real-time notifications and updates on the status of their case. By signing up through our new Victim Portal on the Department’s website, victims will have 24/7 access to information about their case along with automatic alerts and updates regarding arrests sent via text or email. Traditional methods of case updates through phone calls will still be available. </p><p>“One of the guiding principles of the Department’s Crime Reduction Plan released earlier this year was to be community and victim-centered. This will allow us to communicate with and better inform the people we serve,” said Sullivan. </p><p>SPIDR Tech services are set to launch on August 6, 2024. </p><p>This service marks a significant step toward enhanced community engagement and streamlined communication. <br></p></html></div> | https://phoenix.gov/police | Video | police | Police | | |
