Crime

Ramadan crescent moon display destroyed on 'A' Mountain

The Tempe Police Department is actively investigating the vandalism of the display, which was built by ASU and community Muslim organizations.

By Andi Ruiz | March 18, 2026

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ASU Police Department hopes drone program will take off by end of semester

The ASU Police Department is working to ensure safety on campus with the adoption of drones. 

By Andi Ruiz | March 16, 2026

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Not every crime gets a LiveSafe app alert — here's why

ASU community says the LiveSafe app is crucial for campus safety, though some crimes are never announced.

By Emilio Alvarado | October 29, 2025

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Antifa reporting event by College Republicans United at ASU draws opposition

A College Republicans United at ASU event attracted backlash from Young Democratic Socialists of America at ASU.

By Pippa Fung and Emma Bradford | October 23, 2025

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BREAKING: Altercation near Casey Moore's Oyster House results in shooting

According to the Tempe Police Department, the suspect left the scene in a white sedan.

By Natalia Rodriguez | May 3, 2025

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Fatal shooting reported near Downtown Phoenix campus

The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate a shooting near the Downtown Phoenix campus. 

By Kate Gore | April 28, 2025

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Breaking: Two pedestrians injured in alleged hit-and-run, westbound University Drive closed

Two pedestrians involved in a collision were transported to the hospital, according to police. 

By Senna James | March 16, 2025

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BREAKING: Non-student arrested for alleged trespassing outside of Vista del Sol

ASU PD arrested a non-student for allegedly attempting to break into the Vista del Sol dorm gates, according to a police spokesperson.

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 14, 2025

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Violence in vigilance: An investigation into the Phoenix Police Department

A look into the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation of Phoenix Police .

By Evan Silverberg | November 12, 2024

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ASU's new police chief and his goals for the future of campus safety

ASU welcomed the new police Chief John Thompson after months of being interim chief.

By Emma Bradford | October 10, 2024

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An ASU student was stabbed in a classroom, students nearby never received alert

Many students received no University communication via email, text nor LiveSafe app after the incident on the West Valley campus.

By Sophia Braccio | October 1, 2024

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BREAKING: Student stabbed in ASU West Valley campus classroom

ASU female student stabbed in West Valley campus classroom.

By Senna James | September 19, 2024

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ASU professor arrested in connection to wife's death

An ASU professor was arrested for the alleged shooting of his wife on Saturday.

By Senna James and George Headley | August 22, 2024

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Policing at ASU: How campus and local police combat concerns on campus

ASU's Police Department and local law enforcement work to tackle crime on all four ASU campuses despite jurisdictional and geographical components to patrolling.

By George Headley | November 22, 2023

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Tempe has appointed a new police chief

Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has chosen Kenneth McCoy, former police chief of Anchorage, Alaska, to be the next chief of police for the Tempe Police Department.

By Phineas Hogan | April 18, 2023

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State Press Play: ChatGPT sparks questions for the future of AI

Join host Naomi Dubovis and the State Press podcast desk as they break down the ASU community's top stories in the second season of "State Press Play." New episodes every Wednesday.

By Sonya Sheptunov and Naomi Dubovis | January 25, 2023

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Suspect indicted on 16 charges in Tempe shooting

The suspect who fired shots on the Tempe campus in December has been indicted on 16 charges by a Maricopa County grand jury.

By Alysa Horton | January 17, 2023

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Tempe Family Advocacy Center set to open in January 2023

The city of Tempe's Family Advocacy Center is set to open in January 2023 after being delayed a year.

By Reagan Priest | December 1, 2022

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Clery Report: Crime across ASU increased in 2021 from 2020

The ASU Police Department Clery Report published Sept. 30 shows an increase in crime reports in 2021 from 2020. 

By Kylie Saba | October 4, 2022

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Researchers partner with Phoenix PD to analyze calls with 'customized thinking'

With funding from the city of Phoenix, researchers will analyze call data to better assess who should respond to emergency calls that would normally go straight to Phoenix police officers.

By Piper Hansen | November 23, 2021

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