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Former Tucson police officer charged with manslaughter in November shooting

Tucson Police Department fired Ryan Remington after the shooting.

University of Arizona Police arrest armed man on campus

22-year-old suspect evaded officers for less than an hour.

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.

Rethinking 911

Leaders from Tucson, other cities create blueprint for new emergency response systems

Police chiefs prepare for mass shooting

Area law enforcement doesn't want another Uvalde.

One Tucsonan’s journey to becoming emotionally accountable -- and taking a stand against oppression.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What the Pima County Library’s “#READBLACK” initiative wants to share with the world, and decoding "The FBI Way" with author Frank Figliuzzi.

CBP to disband controversial investigation teams

A memo from Customs and Border Protection says it will stop using Critical Incident Teams, the internal Border Patrol units accused of interfering with outside investigations into agent conduct.

A team will investigate use-of-force incidents in Pima County

Sheriff Chris Nanos said shootings and other serious use of force incidents will be criminally investigated by the team.

Tucson police officially fire officer who killed man in wheelchair

Pima County Attorney's review of Nov. 29 shooting continues

Pima County board approves contract to buy body cams for sheriff's deputies

The contract approved by the board of supervisors with Axon will cost $26 million over 10 years and include new Tasers as well as cameras.

One year anniversary of Tohono O'odham officer's death

Tohono O'odham Officer Bryan Brown died Aug. 27, 2020, in the line of duty near the Desert Diamond Why Casino.

Tucson police union challenges city’s vaccine requirement

The Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract.

Multiple people shot in series of attacks in Tucson, Arizona

35-year-old man accused of separate shootings of first-responders

Yuma Border Patrol chief says cartels profiting off migrants crossing

Plus, the sheriff of Yuma County explains his office's role in investigating border-related crimes.

Border Patrol chief in Tucson discusses increase in apprehensions

Agents are encountering more single adults and children.

DPS sees traffic flows increase on Arizona’s interstates

A ride-along with a trooper offers a firsthand look at the types of incidents they encounter

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