Mesa police are investigating a shooting that took place about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

An 11-year veteran with the Mesa Police Department who began working in public safety when she was a teenager has been awarded a high honor in her job.

Many said the bright, colorful patch put police officers' safety at risk while some said it was confusing to read. But others bemoan the fact that the shield-shaped, yellow and light blue patch, a unique Mesa icon, is changing after 30 years.

Mesa police are planning to hold a community meeting tonight to talk with residents about an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday near Country Club Road and Southern Avenue.

A Mesa police commander was placed on paid suspension last week as the department began an internal affairs investigation into his conduct.

Mesa police are investigating a homicide in the 900 block of South Mesa Drive.

The Mesa Police Department’s next leader will be an outsider. The pool of semifinalists for the position of chief has been pared in half, to Phoenix assistant chief John L. Buchanan and Los Angeles assistant chief George Gascón, Mesa officials announced Monday.

The Mesa Police Department’s next leader will be an outsider. The pool of semifinalists for the position of chief has been pared in half.

Police officers say low morale, lack of pay raises and shrinking resources make it harder to justify staying on the Mesa Police Department as the city faces a financial crisis.

Police officers say low morale, lack of pay raises and shrinking resources make it harder to justify staying on the Mesa Police Department as the city faces a financial crisis.

The Mesa City Council plans to meet Monday with authors of the city’s 1967 charter in a quest for answers on whether residents should be involved in reviewing police uses of force.