Pima County approves budget remediation for Sheriff’s Department despite overspending concerns
The excess costs, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, come from overtime pay and the jail.
Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department union election proceeding despite legal challenge
The Board of Supervisors found no necessary action in the issue of corrections' officers and civilian employees voting in an upcoming authorized representative election.
Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department unions headed for internal election for bargaining rights
A union that opposes Sheriff Nanos is challenging the union that currently holds bargaining power with the county. They’ve gained the endorsement of at least one other union in the department.
Pima Supervisors request another AZ Attorney General review of Pima County Sheriff's Department
County Administrator Jan Lesher is requesting a review of an investigation into the chain of command the night that a deputy was assaulted by her supervisor in 2022.
Student filmmakers confess "I Dream in Widescreen."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Film essayist Chris Dashiell; remembering James Mercer, a Pima County Ranger killed in action in 1914; and "Stories That Soar!" celebrates the sun.
Pima County Sheriff’s candidate files $2M claim alleging retaliation by Sheriff Chris Nanos
Heather Lappin accuses Nanos and senior leadership of interfering with her 2024 campaign through retaliatory investigations, false media statements, and unlawful leave conditions
Deputy sentenced to one year in jail in high-profile Pima Sheriff’s rape case
“I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge.
Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access
The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.
“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case
Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case
Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.
Sheriff’s department responds to judge’s order for policy clarification
The department maintains that certain clothing items worn together look too similar to an on-duty deputy, and should not be worn during political activity.
Republican candidate for Pima County Sheriff Heather Lappin calls for leadership change amid disciplinary action and gag order controversy
“That was his attempt to shut me up,” she said.
UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search
Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.
Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate
We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department stops posting mugshots online
Pima County joins several other Arizona Sheriff’s Departments that have stopped the practice.
