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06/20/2026
On June 20, 1990, Motorcycle Officer Patrick O. Briggs was killed while pursuing a speeding motorist. Officer Briggs swerved to avoid a motorist and struck a concrete median and tree. Officer Briggs was twenty-seven years old at the time of death and had been a member of the department for seven years. He was survived by his parents.
To learn more about Officer Briggs, please watch his memorial video: Youtu.be/nIktVHjSHeM
We honor and remember his sacrifice.
Motor-driven cycles are not toys — they come with real, life-changing risks. Riders must have a valid license with a motorcycle endorsement. Registration and insurance are required. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet and protective eyewear and are required to obey all traffic laws.
For more info, please visit https://bit.ly/4qXCJQ2
06/18/2026
☀️ Los veranos en Phoenix pueden ser peligrosos — y proteger a tus mascotas es importante.
La ciudad de Phoenix aprobó actualizaciones a su ordenanza de retención de perros para mantenerlos seguros durante el calor extremo y el clima severo.
Estos cambios ocurrirán alrededor de 30 días. Ahora es el momento de aprender los cambios y asegurarse de que sus mascotas estén protegidas. 🐾
Para obtener más información, visite https://bit.ly/4fONtwZ
06/18/2026
☀️ Phoenix summers can be dangerous — and protecting your pets is crucial. The City of Phoenix has approved updates to its dog restraint ordinance to keep dogs safe during extreme heat and severe weather.
These changes take effect in about 30 days. Now is the time to learn what’s new and make sure your pets are protected. 🐾
For more info, please visit https://bit.ly/4fONtwZ
06/18/2026
Phoenix City Council just passed an updated dog‑tethering ordinance designed to better protect pets and promote responsible ownership.
Get the details and see what’s changing:
Phoenix City Council Approves Updates to Animal Cruelty Ordinance From Sunday, May 10 through Tuesday, May 12. For public safety, certain hiking trails are restricted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The lives we save come in all shapes and sizes! 🐶🐢
When a mobile home caught fire in central Phoenix, officers and firefighters worked together to save four dogs and a turtle trapped inside. Thanks to the teamwork and fast response, everyone made it out safely. 🚔🚒❤
06/16/2026
On June 16, 1975, Officer Gilbert Chavez was shot and killed by a juvenile during a burglary of a Phoenix radiator business. Officer Chavez had been with the agency for one year. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife.
To learn more about Officer Chavez, please watch his memorial video: Youtu.be/XueB8o_hN8s
We honor and remember his sacrifice.
E-bikes are not toys—they are vehicles that can cause serious injuries when used irresponsibly. Riders should obey traffic laws, wear a helmet, stay alert, and respect pedestrians and other roadway users. Speeding, distracted riding, and unsafe maneuvers put everyone at risk.
Ride responsibly. Ride legally. Ride safely.
For more e-bike safety information and resources, visit https://bit.ly/4qXCJQ2.
Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July safely! Find out more from Phoenix Fire Department Cpt. Rob McDade & Phoenix Police Lt. Brian Rimsza as they discuss fireworks and a change in city ordinance with co-hosts Jon Hansen & Lt. Vince Lewis from the Public Affairs Bureau. Visit phoenix.gov/celebratesafely for more info.
“You have the right to remain silent,” a phrase recited across the United States by police officers when making an arrest. Did you know that the reading of the Miranda Rights began with a criminal investigation by the Phoenix Police Department?
June 13, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the historic ruling that fundamentally changed policing practices nationwide by establishing what we now refer to as Miranda Rights.
Read more about the case at https://bit.ly/4ghOqxS.
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