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Tucson advocates say there's still time to push for police defunding in city budget

Black Lives Matter Tucson is urging community members to speak up at this week's City Council meeting.

Discussions around the call to 'defund the police'

The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over racially based police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.

Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says

The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.

Community, family members hold vigil for man who died in Tucson police custody

Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, 27, died at his grandmother's house in April.

Mayor Romero says changes needed at TPD

The mayor defends the police chief and looks for changes, in this extended AZPM interview.

Arizona attorney general praises SCOTUS asylum decision

Brnovich said the ruling impacting the quick deportation of asylum seekers prevents a backlog in the immigration system.

TPD officers face state review

The officers involved in Carlos Ingram-Lopez’s death face review by a state board.

Tucson Mayor Romero: Police Chief Magnus shouldn't resign

City Manager Michael Ortega has rejected the chief's offer of resignation amid controversy of the death of a man in police custody.

Tucson police chief offers resignation amid response to in-custody death in April

The police chief and mayor addressed the actions of officers in a Wednesday press conference.

TPD: Officers, who resigned, would have been fired over in-custody death of Tucson man

An April incident involving three Tucson police officers left a community member dead.

City Council meeting canceled over video of the death of person in Tucson police custody

A City Council meeting was canceled after seeing video of the incident, and three officers have reportedly resigned.

DACA recipient in Tucson released by ICE

Advocates are rallying against the possible detention of a medically vulnerable DACA recipient.

Audit: Instead of migrant care, Border Patrol spent millions on equipment

The audit found some money meant for migrant care was spent on things like ATVs and speaker systems.

TPD chief says his force has already taken steps to reform

Tucson police have adopted rules to de-escalate conflict.

Tucson City Council to revisit ordinance on recording police

Members of the council said they'll be looking for more feedback on the ordinance, which garnered a wave of attention on social media.

Arizona Democrats among those backing sweeping police reform bill

The bill would ban the use of chokeholds and make it easier to hold officers accountable.

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