Arizona DPS Dispatchers Answer Over 400K Calls
Arizona Department of Public Safety dispatchers and call takers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at Operational Communications centers in both Phoenix and Tucson. In 2024, dispatchers answered 211,135 calls to 9-1-1 and received a total of 416,432 calls overall. This workforce supports troopers, motorists, other agencies, and the public at any time of day.
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Apr 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Police |

Authorities Remember Sergeant Blaser, Fallen in Tucson.
Sergeant John Blaser died after being struck by a drunk driver.
Aug 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM | Police |
ASU Alumni Host Pickleball Night in Tucson
ASU alumni host Tucson Pickleball Night on Sept 12 for all skills.
Aug 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM | College |
ASU Alumni Ignite Community Spirit Across Arizona
ASU alumni host community events statewide to support local programs and students.
Aug 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM | College |
Four Tucson Crew Suspects Arrested in LA Burglaries
LAPD arrested four Tucson Crew burglary suspects during coordinated West LA operation.
Jul 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Police |
UNM Women's Basketball to Face Arizona in Tucson
UNM Women’s Basketball embarks on challenging home-and-home series versus Arizona.
Jul 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Sports |
Agent Aids Dementia Veteran’s Flight Mistake Rescue
Southwest agent helps elderly veteran with dementia reach intended flight destination.
Jul 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Airport |
Arizona DPS Launches First Tucson S.T.A.R. Program
Arizona hosts STEM training for high schoolers on real-world public safety careers.
Jun 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM | Police |
Arizona State Troopers’ Largest Academy Class Graduates
Fifty-four troopers graduate in historic class and begin intensive field training.
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Police |
Jacksonville Officers Search for Missing Endangered Man
Missing older man with dementia, red clothing, last seen near Broward Road.
May 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM | Police |
ASU Honors Social Work Graduates at Fox Theatre
Seventy ASU social work graduates celebrated their achievement at Fox Theatre.
May 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM | College |