I know where my tax dollars are going, and I’m not happy about it. After reading about the Republican’s proposed Arizona budget, I visited http://www.azdatapages.com/datacenter/government/salaries

Mikel Longman, who served 34 years in a variety of police positions in Arizona, has been named chief of public safety at the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCC). In this role, Longman will be responsible for achieving greater standardization and centralization of police functions at the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges.

The Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health has adopted an attitude toward Arizona State University that many would like to be extended to the private sector — they will trust you to see to the safety of your own employees and customers instead of subjecting you to the state’s sometimes excessive oversight.

As the holiday shopping season moves into high gear, police are beefing up their patrols around shopping centers throughout the East Valley and reminding those in the bargain fray to be alert.

Cities in Maricopa County are in trouble.

Officer John Lafontaine stepped out of his patrol car to approach the large, muscular man he suspected of harassing residents in a run-down neighborhood near 64th Street and Broadway Road.

Officer John Lafontaine stepped out of his patrol car to approach the large, muscular man he suspected of harassing residents in a run-down neighborhood near 64th Street and Broadway Road. “Hey!” Lafontaine said sharply. “Step over here.”

Officer John Lafontaine stepped out of his Mesa patrol car to approach the large, muscular man he suspected of harassing residents in a run-down neighborhood near 64th Street and Broadway Road.

Calling it a compromise between extremes, Attorney General Tom Horne on Wednesday proposed training and arming the principal or other top administrator at every public school.

Calling it a compromise between extremes, Attorney General Tom Horne on Wednesday proposed training and arming the principal or other top administrator at every public school.

When it comes to child drownings, most people think of a swimming pool or a bath.

With the opening of the state legislative session, school safety soon took center stage.

On Monday, Arizona State House Speaker Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, announced the state Legislature was launching a probe of the federal gun smuggling operation known as "Fast and Furious."

Public safety is not a partisan issue, as it is the most important function of government. Few elected officials understand this better than Rep. Bob Robson, Rep. Jeff Dial and Senator John McComish.

Vice Mayor and District 6 Councilmember Scott Somers has been appointed as vice chair of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Steering Committee for 2013.

Is it time for everyone to buy a gun and get a dog? Mesa and Phoenix have announced draconian budget cuts. Tempe's next.

When we think of police and cars, we envision a cruiser pulling up behind us, and sometimes unfortunately, we see the flashing lights.

Valley residents may not have to worry about hurricanes or earthquakes, but being prepared for an emergency — either individually or as a community — should be at the top of every resident’s to-do lists, public safety leaders said.

Mesa is about to get $2.7 million in federal grants for fire and police equipment that would be used to respond in a catastrophe.

A $500 million tax cut being considered by the Legislature could threaten public safety by taking money away from cities, local elected and law enforcement officials warned state lawmakers on Wednesday.

My top three reasons why Mesa Police Association members think they should be paid to get dressed for work (inspired by a story in the Fresno Bee):

Every East Valley community is planning to scale back public safety efforts this summer, raising concerns that cities will be less able to respond to fires, emergency calls and crime.

Every East Valley community is planning to scale back public safety efforts this summer, raising concerns that cities will be less able to respond to fires, emergency calls and crime.

For the first time, Arizona's State Transportation Board approved a state rail plan which includes connecting the major metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson by passenger rail. In a state known for its reliance on single-occupant vehicles and its lack of good public transportation, this is a crucial step forward for providing Arizonans with better transportation options.