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About Transparency​

 

 

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​​​​​​The Phoenix Police Department understands trust is something you earn. Our citizens deserve to know what's happening in their community, and how this department carries out its mission to protect and serve. We believe it's our responsibility to share information regarding interactions between our officers and the people they serve. The public has a right to know how we police.​

Transparency is not just a slogan or a buzz phrase for us. It's a commitment. Our new interactive and updated transparency page takes that commitment to a whole new level. On the page, you will find raw data, updated statistics and videos pulling back the curtain on all we do.

From arrests, to citations, calls for service and even interactive crime maps. The dashboards are a tool we hope you will use to gain a better understanding of what's happening where you live. Want to do a deep dive into our Officer Involved Shooting data? Response to Resistance? Uniform Crime reporting? Or maybe you want to learn more about our body​ worn camera program. It's all there. These are just a few of the many topics we discuss in our "Frequently Asked Questions" section.

We also continue our use of what we call Critical Incident Briefings. Anytime there's a critical incident, such as an officer involved shooting, we will release the facts in video form within 14 days. During this two-week period, members of the Public Affairs Bureau will gather 911 calls, radio transmission, body worn camera footage and any other information available to present a factual picture of what ​happened, as we know it at the time.

An engaged and informed community is the key to earning and keeping your trust. ​​We believe our community is safer if you know what your officers are doing, and why they are doing it. We hope you find this resource helpful and enlightening.


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Critical Incident Briefings

 

 

Critical Incident Briefing - Osborn Rd & 12th PlaceCritical Incident Briefing - Osborn Rd & 12th Place<div class="ExternalClass1CF3932A188342E8992EAA2AF728E044"><html> <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> <br> <br>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on November 9, 2024.   <br><br>This incident took place at an apartment complex near Osborn Road and 12th Place when officers were called to an emergency call of someone with a knife. The caller indicated there was a woman holding and waving a knife around while walking through the complex.<br><br>When officers got to the scene, they saw a woman holding a knife standing on the second-floor landing. <br><br>The officers repeatedly ordered the woman to drop the knife. The woman continued to hold the knife as an officer struck her with multiple rounds from a 40-millimeter launcher.<br><br>The woman kept the knife in her hand as she started to make her way down the stairs toward the officers. It was at this time, when an officer deployed his Taser and another officer shot one round from her gun.   <br><br>The knife used by the woman was recovered in an area close to where the shooting occurred.<br><br>After the shooting, officers provided lifesaving measures to the woman. She was later taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.<br><br>The officer involved in this shooting works in the Mountain View Precinct and has a combined total of 16 years in law enforcement in Arizona.<br><br>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.<br> <br>Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. This 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></html></div>3289Videohttps://youtu.be/jOqvO5GI-8Mhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3289
Critical Incident Briefing - November 5th - 3rd Street and ClarendonCritical Incident Briefing - November 5th - 3rd Street and Clarendon<div class="ExternalClass61AD7297F3DB4D5DB93AB16E8A83AE91"><html> <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> <br> <br>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on November 5, 2024.   <br><br>This incident began near 3rd Street and Clarendon Avenue when officers from the Mountain View Precinct got a call of a residential burglary, where a man was trying to jump over the caller's fence from the alley. <br><br>The caller said that a man wearing a red cap and grey pants was in the alley smoking drugs and tried to get over her gate.<br><br>The first officer on scene went into the alley and saw a man matching the description, wearing a red ball cap and grey pants just south of the caller's home. Three other officers arrived in the alley from the opposite side.   <br><br>Officers saw the man with his left hand in his pocket and repeatedly ordered him to slowly show them his hands. The man did not comply. One officer attempted to deploy his 40mm less lethal launcher, which malfunctioned. The man then pulled out a gun and pointed it in the direction of one of the officers. <br><br>Two officers fired their duty weapons, striking the man.<br><br>After the shooting, other officers arrived and moved in to disarm the suspect and administer life-saving measures. Phoenix Fire personnel arrived and pronounced the man dead. <br><br>No officers or other community members were injured as a result of this incident.<br><br>The gun used by the suspect was located at his feet, and it was later determined to be a replica firearm.<br><br>Both officers involved in this incident are assigned to the Mountain View Precinct and have been with the department for eight and six years respectively.<br><br>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.<br> <br>Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. This 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><br></html></div>3286Videohttps://youtu.be/15yKyn6BprEhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3286
Critical Incident Briefing - November 04, 2024 - 1500 W Wier AveCritical Incident Briefing - November 04, 2024 - 1500 W Wier Ave<div class="ExternalClassB187544CBEAE4A9F94B295F87757B54A"><html>​<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><br><br>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on November 4th, 2024.  <br><br>This incident began in the area near 15th Avenue and Chipman Road when Phoenix police officers responded to an active burglary call at a home. 911 operators received information from the victim through text messaging. The victim said the suspect was armed and was trying to break into her home. She later texted operators that the suspect was leaving in a gray pickup.<br> <br>When officers arrived, they found a pickup truck matching the description, stopped in front of the victim's home. As officers called out to the driver, the pickup drove off and officers went in pursuit.<br><br>During the pursuit, the driver lost control of the pickup, collided with a wall, and came to a stop on the road. The officers pulled up to the truck and saw a man open and close the rear driver side door. He then got out of the rear passenger side door. As the man got out, he dropped a gun on the ground. The man quickly picked up the gun and ran toward a home. Officers ordered the man to drop the gun, but he continued to run away.<br><br>The man got to the side of the house where he dropped a gun. He then armed himself with a second gun and points it towards officers. The two officers then fired their handguns, striking the suspect.<br><br>Officers used a 40mm launcher and then moved up with a K9 to safely approach the man. After separating the man from the guns, officers provided medical aid until the fire department arrived. The man later died from his injuries on scene.<br><br>There were no other injuries to any community members or officers.<br><br>The handguns used by the suspect were recovered on the scene. A rifle was also found inside the man's pick up.<br><br>The officers involved in this incident are assigned to the South Mountain Precinct and both have been with the department for over two and a half years.<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>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></html></div>3285https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3285/CIB Logo.JPGVideohttps://youtu.be/0qsPpIHi9s4https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3285

Police Data​ and Dashboards​

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Officer-Involved ShootingsOfficer-Involved Shootingshttps://stories.opengov.com/phoenixaz/published/26IwcDHW8<i class="fak fa-user-police"></i>_blank
Use of ForceUse of Forcehttps://stories.opengov.com/phoenixaz/published/6EtqlY5qQ<i class="fal fa-hand-paper"></i>_blank
Officer Pointed Gun at PersonOfficer Pointed Gun at Personhttps://stories.opengov.com/phoenixaz/published/9pe6sQqvt<i class="fak fa-stop-sign"></i>_blank
Adult ArrestsAdult Arrestshttps://stories.opengov.com/phoenixaz/published/8g516L4Wc<i class="fak fa-handcuffs"></i>_blank
Traffic CitationsTraffic Citationshttps://stories.opengov.com/phoenixaz/published/6wuy0Qw57<i class="fal fa-ticket"></i>_blank
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) DataUnmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Datahttps://www.phoenixopendata.com/dataset/uas<i class="fa-light fa-drone-front"></i>_blank
Calls for ServiceCalls for Servicehttps://www.phoenixopendata.com/dataset/calls-for-service<i class="fal fa-phone-square"></i>_blank
CrimeCrimehttps://www.phoenixopendata.com/dataset/crime-data<i class="fal fa-file-chart-line"></i>_blank
Crime Maps & StatisticsCrime Maps & Statisticshttps://www.phoenix.gov/police/resources-information/crime-stats-maps<i class="fal fa-map-marked-alt"></i>_blank
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Resources

 

 

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Police Public Records_blankPolice Public Recordshttps://phxpublicsafety.dynamics365portals.us/
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

body-worn camerasbody-worn cameras<div class="ExternalClassD6292334167B4CB2ABCFF18FF8BF8B8E"><p><br>We reached full deployment of our Body-Worn Camera program in 2019 for Patrol with every responding officer and sergeant equipped with a camera. Supervisors will ensure users assigned to their squad are wearing and activating their cameras in accordance with the Body-Worn Camera policy.​​<br></p></div>What is the status of Phoenix Police's body-worn camera program?<i class="fa-solid fa-camera"></i>
internal investigationinternal investigation<div class="ExternalClassFBED5B72C5BB47508239D3E5FF1BED9D"><p><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Typically an allegation of misconduct is routed to our Professional Standards Bureau, what many refer to as Internal Affairs. A supervisor, sergeant or above, will review the incident for possible misconduct and/or policy violation. Allegations of serious misconduct may then rise to the level of an internal investigation conducted by PSB, or in cases of allegations of minor policy violations, be sent to the employee's work unit for further investigation by the employee's immediate chain of command.​</span><br></p></div>What does it mean when the Phoenix Police Department launches an internal investigation?<i class="fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass"></i>
administrative dutyadministrative duty<div class="ExternalClassD196EA4F036C4E3E8C36793A888CD22E"><p>​The Police Chief may decide to temporarily assign an officer to a position with minimal or no public contact until such time as an inquiry is resolved. This allows the employee to remain productive while on duty. The decision to place an officer on administrative duty also provides investigators in the Professional Standards Bureau the ability to have them immediately respond to their office for questioning regarding the incident.​<br></p></div>What does it mean when an officer is put on administrative duty?
employee investigationemployee investigation<div class="ExternalClass1D5EB0194DAA4A6A9146885C77571EC4"><p>​Yes. This is in accordance with labor agreements. Unless or until an investigation is concluded, due process will be carried out.​<br></p></div>Will an employee continue to be paid while under investigation?
disciplining an officerdisciplining an officer<div class="ExternalClass977E0C81A22E40CC91C35D7D3D9A3626"><p>Under the direction of the Police Chief, it is the Department’s intent to administer discipline for both sworn and civilian employees in accordance with City and Department policies in a manner which is fair, impartial and consistent to all employees.<br></p></div>What goes into the decision to discipline an officer?
officer misconductofficer misconduct<div class="ExternalClassB2123E8390DC4C0CB5397495F5EDF285"><p>​Complaints may be made either by phone to our Professional Standards Bureau, <strong>(602) 262-4580</strong>​, in person at 17 S 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or<a href="/police/resources-information/commendations-complaints" title="Commendations and Complaints"> online at Phoenix.gov Police Commendations and Complaints</a>.<br></p><p>The following presentation, intended to accompany a verbal staff presentation for community groups, provides an overview of the Professional Standards Bureau and complaint process: <a href="/policesite/Documents/PSB_Overview.pdf" target="_blank" title="Professional Standards Bureau Overview">Professional Standards Bureau Overview​ (PDF)</a>​</p></div>What is the process for a citizen to report officer misconduct?
employee misconductemployee misconduct<div class="ExternalClass5123DED02E0548A0AA41E058EC434AFD"><p>​Any employee is obligated to report misconduct to a supervisor as they become aware. Employees may also report other employees suspected of fraud (embezzlement; contract fraud; vendor kickbacks; removal, loss, unauthorized destruction, or inappropriate use or waste of city money or property; falsified documents; specific danger to public health or non-emergency safety issues; or other violations of laws or regulations) using an <a href="/auditor/fraud-reporting" title="Phoenix Auditor Fraud Reporting">online form at Phoenix Auditor Fraud Reporting​</a>.​<br></p></div>What is the process for a police employee to report the misconduct of other employees?
police reportpolice report<div class="ExternalClassA457133716944571AF86B38D14805C18"><p>​Requests for Police public records (i.e. police reports, accident reports, etc.) may be made either in person at Code Enforcement Unit, 1717 East Grant Street, Suite 100, or <a href="https://phxpublicsafety.dynamics365portals.us/" target="_blank" title="Police Department Records Request">online by visiting Police Department Records Request​</a>. For information about other public records (including Municipal Court, Fire Department, or other City Departments) see and review the page at <a href="/pio/public-records" title="Find Public Records">City of Phoenix Communications Office Find Public Records</a>​.​<br></p></div>How do I request a police report?
officer-involved shootingsofficer-involved shootings<div class="ExternalClass80BBC0C3A5B1444E85EB9B1A36BD2E49"><p>The Phoenix Police Department has responded to all the <a href="/policesite/Documents/NPF_OIS_Study.pdf" target="_blank">National Police Foundation study recommendations​</a><a href="/policesite/Documents/NPF_OIS_Study.pdf">​</a> including the creation of the Compliance and Oversight Bureau (COB) in 2021. This involved the designing and implementation of the new Phoenix Police Department Transparency Page, which includes critical incident videos and data dashboards.​​<br></p></div>What has changed since the 2018 National Police Foundation study into Phoenix Police officer-involved shootings?

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