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