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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 Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2945Fire12/1/2023 8:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2945/Newsroom_FIre_Fix.jpgCity of Phoenix Holds Community Meeting For Future Fire Station 74<div class="ExternalClassF88F974BC06A457EBC50904AB6ED2ADD"><html> <p>​​On Thursday, November 30th the City of Phoenix held a community meeting at Pecos Community Center focused on the plans for future Phoenix Fire Station 74. This will be the fourth fire station addition to Ahwatukee. This will complete the firefighting force for the growing community and greatly reduce response times by crews.<br><br>Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, District 6 Phoenix City Councilman Kevin Robinson, and District 1 Phoenix City Councilwoman and Public Safety and Justice Chair Ann O'Brien were in attendance of the community meeting. Members of the Phoenix Fire Department's Executive Staff and the City of Phoenix's Parks and Recreation Department joined Pearlman Architects to discuss the future fire station. <br><br>The meeting focused on sharing conceptual <a href="https://perlman.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=/Graphics/2023%20Graphics%20Projects/323009%20-%20Phoenix%2074/Public%20Mtg%2011302023/Phx%2074%20Fly%20Around.mp4&referrer=StreamWebApp.Web&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied.view" target="_blank">designs </a>from Pearlman Architects and the relocation of the Buresa Trailhead. Because the City of Phoenix already owns the land through the Parks and Recreation Department, the project will be fast tracked. But not to fear, the trailhead is not closing and not going far! The relocation of the Buresa Trailhead will be moved less than ¼ of a mile to the west.<br><br>Located on the northwest corner of 19th Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, this will allow for both the enjoyment of the beautiful Phoenix trail and the building of a new 13,250 square foot state of the art fire station. <br><br>Built with sustainability in mind, the future Phoenix Fire Station 74 has been designed per the City of Phoenix building design standards and current adopted building codes. It will incorporate environmental design principals similar to LEED to reduce energy consumption and water preservation.<br><br>The station will be single story and include three bays to house a fire engine and medical rescue. It will also include thirteen unisex dorms for firefighters to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. <br><br>When completed, the Ahwatukee community will have a total of four fire stations with four engine companies, one ladder company, three rescue companies. The city will hire and train 24 new Phoenix firefighters to provide staffing for three shifts and the necessary relief rate. The daily staffing will be six people total, including four on the engine and two on the rescue. <br><br></p> <p>Construction is set for early 2024 with the goal of completing the station by 2025 to begin operations. ​<br><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/fireNews
A Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/aviation/2942Aviation11/27/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2942/12 Days of Gratitude 2022.JPGA Festive Thank You from America’s Friendliest Airport; 12 Days of Gratitude Arrives December 4<div class="ExternalClass4DA15284B9434BE59CAE0E6D092C2E37"><html> <p> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">​​Throughout America's Friendliest Airport,® the signs of the holiday season are emerging as the festive decorations adorn the terminals. The spirit of the season is also in full swing as Airport staff is hard at work getting th</span> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">e airport ready for the second annual 12 Days of Gratitude customer appreciation event.</span> <br> </p> <p>12 Days of Gratitude will commence Dec. 4 and run through Dec. 15. During this time, a variety of activities will take place that will provide Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the opportunity to show gratitude to customers while also giving travelers the opportunity to show their appreciation. <br></p> <p>Over the course of the 12 days, customers will find activities taking place both pre-and post-security in both terminals. Passengers will have the opportunity to win prizes, take their photos with the Airport's mascot Amelia the Airplane and Navigator Buddies, participate in art activities, write notes of gratitude, and even show off their airport trivia knowledge for prizes. <br></p> <p>Passengers should also keep an eye out for the PHX Polar Prize Patrol handing out PHX travel items and goodies to lucky passengers. Additionally, throughout the 12 days, airport staff and the PHX Navigators will be handing out chocolate coins and thank you cards to passengers.<br><br></p> <p style="text-align:center;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>12 Days of Gratitude schedule of events:</strong> </span> </p> <p style="text-align:left;"> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>All Day Events Being Held Daily</strong> </span> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li style="text-align:left;">Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> <p> <strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Monday, December 4 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 5 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>1:00 – 3:30 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 6 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 7 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:00 – 11:00 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Elle Sloan Experience near the Food Court on Level 3. </li> </ul> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane pre-security outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes outside the Museum Gallery near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 8 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 – Both Terminals</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>All Day</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Grab a USO Gratitude Card from any of our Information Counters and tell an active military servicemember thank you. </li> <li>Look for our Navigators in the purple jackets for a chocolate treat. </li> <li>PHX Polar Prize Patrol will be looking for passengers to surprise with giveaways.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Monday, December 11 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the C gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Tuesday, December 12 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>3:00 – 5:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Wednesday, December 13 – Terminal 4</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security near the A gates. </li> <li>A fun collaborative art activity hosted by the PHX Airport Museum outside of the Gallery on Level 3, pre-security, near the east entrance to the PHX Sky Train<sup>®</sup>.</li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Thursday, December 14 – Terminal 3 </strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> <li>11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Join us for Traveling Tunes with the festive sounds of the Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet pre-security on Level 3 in the arrivals lobby. </li> </ul> </ul> <p> <strong>Friday, December 15 – Terminal 3</strong> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>9:30 – 11:30 a.m. </li> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;"> <li>Take pictures with America's Friendliest Airport's® favorite mascot, Amelia the Airplane on Level 4 near the Starbucks in the post-security lobby area.</li> <li>Come win with us. Look for our table and prize wheel to win PHX prizes post-security on Level 4 near the Info Desk. </li> <li>Join our PHX Museum team for 2-minute Museum Tours at the Terminal 3 Museum Gallery, post-security on Level 4.  </li> </ul> </ul> <p>Travelers should use the hashtag #12DaysofGratitude and tag @PHXSkyHarbor as they participate in activities for the opportunity to win additional prizes. Be sure to check the Airport's social media channels for the latest #12DaysofGratitude news and highlights. Information is also available at <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude" target="_blank">https://www.skyharbor.com/12daysofgratitude</a>.</p> <p>​ <br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/aviationNews
2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announcedhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/440Equal Opportunity11/23/2023 6:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/440/Newsroom_EOD_007.jpg2024 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announced<div class="ExternalClassE508AC5A06144280B2D61BECDE1FD8EC"><html> <p>​<strong>Celebrate and Honor Community Champions</strong><br></p><p>Celebrate the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the 38<sup>th</sup> Annual Arizona MLK Awards Breakfast “I Still Believe in the Dream", on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom (33 S. 3<sup>rd</sup> St, Phoenix 85004). This annual event honors the winners of the Phoenix Human Relations Commission's Calvin C. Goode - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Lifetime Achievement Award" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream" Awards. </p><p>The 2024 Honorees are:</p><p><strong>Calvin C. Goode - MLK “Lifetime Achievement Award"​</strong><br></p><ul><li>Mr. Dennis Prince, Sr.           <br></li></ul><strong>MLK “Living the Dream" Award</strong><br><ul><li>Pastor Aubrey L. Barnwell</li><li>Mr. Kenny W. Harris</li><li>Mr. Jalen Herring</li><li>Mr. Essen Otu</li><li>Honorable Leah Landrum Taylor</li></ul><p></p><p>The program begins at 8:00 a.m., with registration/check-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ballroom doors opening at 7:30 a.m.</p><p>The 2024 Title Sponsor is Amazon, and the Presenting Sponsors are PetSmart and Verizon. The event is hosted by the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, the City of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Human Relations Commission</p><p>Sponsorship and event ticket information is available at (602) 513-8311. For updates and information about the event, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://arizonamlk.wixsite.com/azmlkorg">azmlk.org​</a>.  <br></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end" aria-hidden="true"></span></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/eodNews

 

 

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2023 Electric Light Paradehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/DispForm.aspx?ID=21https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/AdBox/Attachments/21/S378.jpg2023 Electric Light Parade<div class="ExternalClassC2FCBE6EAB57469CABC0E38E6BFB7DC4"><html> <p>​<span style="font-size:14.6667px;">On Sat, Dec. 2 celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the 2023 Electric Light Parade starting at 7 p.m.</span></p> </html></div>Newshttps://www.phoenix.gov/parks/elp11/9/2023 5:45:18 PM12/3/2023 5:45:18 PM

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