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
Tucson Police Department unit investigating more overdose-related deaths
So far in 2021 the department has investigated more than 80 deaths associated with overdoses
