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2020

“Video shows unarmed man repeatedly hit with bean bag rounds in Mesa SWAT incident.”
AZ Family | July 17, 2020

“'He's not just a hashtag': Dion Johnson supporters push for trooper's firing after investigation report released.”
Arizona Republic | July 16, 2020

“Arizona police have gotten $90 million of military equipment, weapons.”
Arizona Mirror | July 16, 2020

“Phoenix police video shows officer shooting and killing Ahwatukee man.”
Arizona Family | July 15, 2020

“Revealed: Phoenix officer brutalized woman during minor traffic stop, then took her to jail.”
The Guardian | July 15, 2020

“Bodycam footage from Phoenix arrest reveals new details about Black man's death in custody.”
CNN | July 9, 2020

“Study: Body cameras didn’t reduce use of force for Tempe patrol officers.”
Arizona Mirror | July 9, 2020

“DPS identifies trooper who shot, killed Dion Johnson on Memorial Day.”
12 News | July 8, 2020

“Police release video from fatal police shooting in Maryvale; protests continue.”
Arizona Republic | July 7, 2020

“Phoenix Police Shot and Killed a Man Sitting in a Parked Car.”
The Cut | July 7, 2020

“Phoenix police fatally shoot man in parked car, sparking new wave of protest.”
The Guardian | July 6, 2020

“Police investigating after Phoenix man says he was beaten by men who said 'white power.”
Arizona Republic | July 6, 2020

“Phoenix police shoot and kill man near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road.”
Arizona Republic | July 4, 2020

“What we know about police drones in Arizona and how they’re used.”
AZ Mirror | June 30, 2020

“Tempe PD pepper sprayed demonstrators at Saturday ‘chalk walk’ protest.”
AZ Mirror | June 28, 2020

“'Instant chaos': Police shot into crowd minutes after beginning to clear road for Trump.”
Arizona Republic | June 26, 2020

“MCAO: Phoenix Police officer charged with sexual assault of woman in custody.”
Fox 10 | June 25, 2020

“Tempe City Council to vote Thursday on $2 million settlement in Antonio Arce death.”
ABC 15 | June 24, 2020

“Arizona cities slower to act on 'George Floyd' reforms.”
ABC 15 | June 22, 2020

“Calls for police accountability shouldn’t be met with police violence.”
AZ Mirror | June 16, 2020

“Phoenix police shoot, kill man during domestic violence call in Phoenix.”
AZ Family | June 16, 2020

“Tales of protest and brutality from Phoenix’s LGBTQ community.”
Echo Magazine | June 15, 2020

“Protesters call on Tempe to defund the police.”
Arizona Mirror | June 12, 2020

“Protesters head to Tempe for 15th consecutive day of demonstrations.”
KTAR | June 11, 2020

“Black Lives Matter wants Phoenix to rethink police spending, role.”
KTAR | June 10, 2020

“Phoenix Protests Demand Justice for Dion Johnson, Black Man Fatally Shot by State Trooper.”
Democracy Now | June 10, 2020

“Arizona activists say real change means accountability, transparency in police departments.”
ABC 15 | June 9, 2020

“Family of 19-year-old hurt by federal agent, misidentified as suspect, files claim against city of Phoenix.”
ABC 15 | June 8, 2020

“Protesters hang signs on gate surrounding DPS headquarter in Phoenix.”
AZ Family | June 7, 2020

“Mass movement confronts police violence and structural racism.”
Echo Magazine | June 6, 2020

“Phoenix has its own 'I can't breathe' case. The outcome was far different.”
Arizona Republic | June 5, 2020

“A black mother called 911 for her son’s mental health crisis. Tempe PD brought rifles, a riot shield and a K-9.”
Arizona Mirror | June 5, 2020

“Death of Phoenix man during arrest similar to Floyd’s death.”
Houston Chronicle | June 5, 2020

“The most horrific thing’: Family of Dion Johnson reacts to video of him dying.”
Arizona Mirror | June 4, 2020

“DPS trooper shoots and kills man on Loop 101 in north Phoenix.”
Arizona Family | May 25, 2020

“PD: Off duty border patrol agent shoots suspect in Maricopa.”
ABC 15 | May 5, 2020

“PD: Suspect shot, killed by Phoenix officers in West Valley after carjacking.”
ABC 15 | Apr. 28, 2020

“PD: Suspect shot 3 Chandler officers, set home on fire, evaded police.”
ABC 15 | Apr. 27, 2020

“Suspect with knife shot, killed by officers in Mesa.”
ABC 15 | Apr. 22, 2020

“El Mirage Police Department involved in deadly shooting.”
ABC 15 | Apr. 7, 2020

“Mesa police involved in deadly shooting after stopping moped.”
ABC 15 | Apr. 3, 2020

“Phoenix police commander killed, 2 officers injured after shooting in north Phoenix.”
ABC 15 | Mar. 29, 2020

“PD: Suspect shot by officer near 24th Street and Buckeye Road.”
ABC 15 | Mar. 13, 2020

“Man shot by officer was trying to get in woman's Goodyear apartment, police say.”
ABC 15 | Mar. 13, 2020

“Activists Win on Police Reform: Gallego Reverses Course, Adopts Tougher Model.”
Phoenix New Times | Feb. 26, 2020

“Create a civilian board with investigative powers to keep Phoenix police in check.”
Arizona Republic | Feb. 24, 2020

“Suspect Identified in Mesa officer-involved shooting.”
ABC 15 | Feb. 20, 2020

“Officer Joseph Jaen, who shot 14-year-old Antonio Arce in the back, will not be charged.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 31, 2020

“DPS: One person in critical condition after DPS-involved shooting in Glendale.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 30, 2020

“Police shoot, kill man at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 28, 2020

“Officer hurt, one suspect dead after shooting near I-10 and Chandler Boulevard.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 27, 2020

“Suspect shot by Goodyear officer in Queen Creek near Ellsworth and Rittenhouse.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 24, 2020

“2 deaths, 1 family: How minority neighborhoods pay a price for police encounters.”
Arizona Republic | Jan. 30, 2020

“Mesa police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting involving Tempe officers.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 22, 2020

”Family of Jacob Harris Files Lawsuit, Says Officer Lied to Grand Jury.”
Phoenix New Times | Jan 8, 2020

“Suspect dead, officer hit by gunfire in downtown Phoenix.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 6, 2020

“Teen in Hospital After Being Misidentified by Phoenix PD.”
ABC 15 | Jan. 16, 2020

2019

“DPS: Qatar National Killed in Tempe Shooting Involving Trooper.”
Fox 10 | Dec. 20, 2019

“Data Shows Phoenix Police Pulled, Pointed Guns at 450 People in One Month.”
ABC 15 | Nov. 21, 2019

“Tempe Police Use Stun Gun on Man Holding Toddler.”
Arizona Republic | Nov. 5, 2019

“Phoenix Police Fires Officer Accused of Stalking Woman.”
Arizona Republic | Nov. 4, 2019

“Coalition Demands Firing of Phoenix Officer who used Pepper Spray on Students.”
3TV/CBS5 | Oct. 29, 2019

“Officer in Viral-video Shoplifting Incident to be Fired, Phoenix Police Chief Says.”
ABC News | Oct. 22, 2019

“A Tempe Officer Killed Antonio Arce 9 Months Ago. Still No Charges, No Records and an Angry Family.”
Arizona Republic | Oct. 17, 2019

“Glendale Police Identify 17-Year-Old Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Following Illegal Party.”
Fox 10 News | Oct. 13, 2019

“Phoenix Officer Fired for Pulling Gun on Family Over Shoplifting Report.”
New York Times | Oct. 23, 2019

“Every 5 Days, an Arizona Officer Shoots Someone, a Republic Analysis Finds.”
Arizona Republic | Sept. 11, 2019

“Phoenix Police Routinely 'Purge' Officer Discipline Records, Keep Misconduct Secret.”
Arizona Republic | Aug. 23, 2019

“New video released in deadly shooting involving MCSO deputies.”
ABC 15 | July 31, 2019

“Edward Brown upset with emergency response after he was shot by Phoenix officer.”
ABC 15 | July 22, 2019

“After Murder Acquittal, Mesa Ex-Cop Made a Pension Deal.”
ABC 15 | Jul. 11, 2019

“Police Shot Jacob Harris — Then Charged His Friends With Murder.”
Phoenix New Times | June 28, 2019

“Phoenix officers who killed fleeing suspect have 4 prior police shootings between them.”
Arizona Republic | June 29, 2019

“Woman Says Phoenix Police Sexually Assaulted Her, Seeks 12.5M From City.”
Arizona Republic | Jun. 24, 2019

“Report: Phoenix Police Officers’ Facebook Posts Reveal Racist, Violent Commentary.”
Arizona Republic | Jun. 3, 2019

“Hundreds of Arizona Cops Banned for Misconduct.”
Phoenix New Times | Apr. 26, 2019

“Experts Weigh In On Video of Tempe Police Officer Shooting 14-Year-Old Antonio Arce.”
Arizona Republic | Jan. 30, 2019

“I Want Justice”: Mom of 14-Year-Old Boy Killed by Tempe Police Speaks Out.”
Remezcla | Jan. 17, 2019