The Department of Public Safety says one of its officers was assaulted and his patrol car stolen Tuesday afternoon north of Casa Grande near the Sacaton rest stop along westbound Interstate 10.

A Mesa police officer was treated for back pain Wednesday after a car collided with his patrol car as it was parked in the gore point of the on-ramp at U.S. 60 and Stapley Drive.

A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of crashing into a Mesa police patrol cruiser, injuring one of two officers inside, then fleeing the scene.

PHOENIX - Two Phoenix police officers escaped injury after someone in a passing vehicle shot at them while they were inside their patrol car.

A remote control device that instantly changes traffic lights from red to green would be a dream for any Valley driver, but that dream is turning into a reality for the Gilbert Police Department.

July 22, 2004

When it comes to police car fashion, black and white is in.

It’s the perfect recipe for danger — lots of sunshine, crowded lakes and Memorial Day weekend. As Arizonans flock to the lakes, hauling boats along the highways, state officials are increasing manpower on land and water to gear up for the busy and dangerous summer months.

Two law enforcement agencies are turning up the heat on Loop 101 this summer, targeting speeders and bad drivers on the East Valley freeway in an attempt to reduce crashes.

Two law enforcement agencies are turning up the heat on Loop 101 this summer, targeting speeders and bad drivers on the East Valley freeway in an attempt to reduce crashes.

It’s the perfect recipe for danger — lots of sunshine, crowded lakes and Memorial Day weekend. As Arizonans flock to the lakes, hauling boats along the highways, state officials are increasing manpower on land and water to gear up for the busy and dangerous summer months.

A Mesa police officer attempting to mediate a dispute was caught in a scuffle after a man involved in the argument attacked him and stole his patrol car Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Despite sweltering temperatures on Monday, police officers in north Scottsdale got out of their cruisers and walked the streets.

Ten Pinal County sheriff’s deputies are now cruising around on bicycles in an effort to be more stealthy in catching criminals and better able to chase down suspects who flee into the desert.

Increased police patrols to control a summer run-up in crime in south Scottsdale neighborhoods have helped, but there are still pockets of problems, police and residents say.

Increased police patrols to control a summer run-up in crime in south Scottsdale neighborhoods have helped, but there are still pockets of problems, police and residents say.

To stealthy criminals, more holiday shoppers equals more potential victims. But in Mesa, police hope a certain shopping center won’t become too tempting to thieves. Today officers will begin cruising on bikes and patrolling in cars at Mesa Riverview.

Scottsdale police have stepped up traffic patrols on the northern stretch of Scottsdale Road and on Pima Road to reduce fatalities on the busy and deadly routes.

YUMA - A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot at two robbery suspects who tried to run him over in their car early Tuesday morning, killing one, officials said.

As the holidays get under way, Scottsdale police are stepping up patrols inside and outside Scottsdale Fashion Square, hoping to deter crime so shoppers won’t begin crying the blues on Black Friday.