Arizona Department of Public Safety

Description

The Department enforces state laws with primary responsibility in the areas of traffic, narcotics, organized crime/racketeering, liquor and specific regulatory functions. Operational and technicial assistance is provided to local and state goverment agencies and other components of the criminal justice community; services include scientific analysis, aircraft support, emergency first care, criminal informations systems and statewide communications.

The Department also promotes and enhances the quality of public safety through cooperative enforcement, intelligence gathering, training employees of law enforcement agencies, and increasing public awareness of criminal activities. The Department employes over 1,900 employees working together to serve and support the interests of public safety throughout Arizona.