Phoenix Police is seeking public input on a new policy geared towards improving officers' interactions with the city's youth, emphasizing trust and reduced enforcement.

16-year-old Troy Aguilar-Olmos was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend, as stated by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.

Scottsdale City Council approved a Public Safety Compensation Philosophy to maintain top salaries for police and firefighters, ensuring the city remains competitive in these fields.

Avondale's Household Hazardous Waste event on November 8, 2025, offers local residents safe disposal of waste, document shredding, and medication drop-off.

Sheriff Jerry Sheridan disputes an audit claiming Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) overreported costs for federal oversight from a racial profiling case, asserting no misused funds and planning to hire a CPA for a reevaluation.

Silent Witness and CenturyLink collaborate to raise awareness of copper thefts in Arizona, which threaten public safety and vital services such as 911. The initiative educates the public on identifying impostors performing such thefts.

Fountain Hills' 17th Make a Difference Day saw over 400 volunteers provide home and lawn care, with 93-year-old resident Kathleen F. expressing gratitude for the help in her home.

A 13-year-old boy in Gilbert, Arizona was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase in his mother's SUV, with speeds exceeding 100 MPH, and eventually crashing the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe chairman, Kasey Velasquez, faces sexual assault allegations from HR Director Wendy Ruiz, and is on administrative leave pending investigation.

Phoenix Fire Department celebrated the promotion of 54 firefighters at an event attended by families and colleagues, highlighting the department's commitment to service.

House Republicans in Arizona filed to intervene in court to uphold a law requiring surgery to change birth certificate sex markers, after a federal judge's ruling and amidst perceived inaction by Attorney General Mayes.

Westwood Professional Services proposes rezoning land for a new car wash in Maricopa, with community meetings set for feedback and a final decision by City Council in January 2026.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are preparing to conduct controlled burns in the Black Mesa Ranger District to reduce wildfire risks, starting October 21, contingent upon weather and approval.