Category Archives: Public Safety

Senator Allen, Sheriff Babeu announce anti-smuggling posse

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Senator Sylvia Allen joined Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu in Florence today to announce the creation of an Anti-Smuggling Posse (ASP)  Armed members of the ASP will assist PCSO SWAT members in fighting drug smugglers.  “Sheriff Babeu’s idea of a … Continue reading →

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Judge Bans Bath Salt Sales in Yavapai County—–Statement by Senate President Steve Pierce

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

On Thursday Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Patricia Trebesch issued a temporary restraining order banning the sale of dangerous synthetic drugs such as “bath salts” in YavapaiCounty. I applaud this ruling. Bath salts are a public safety crisis and my … Continue reading →

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Judge blocks Phoenix police from paying officers for union work

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Sen. Murphy: Ruling shows SB 1486 was right idea A Maricopa Superior Court judge Tuesday ruled the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association can’t spend taxpayer money to pay officers for union work, instead of law enforcement … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Bath Salts Bill, Sends to House

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

The Arizona State Senate Tuesday passed HB 2388, which keeps so-called “bath salts” off store shelves. The bill is a companion to one signed by Governor Brewer in February, making these synthetic drugs illegal. HB 2388 now goes to the … Continue reading →

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Legislature targets drugs in “bath salts” as formulas change

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Despite a new state law that bans certain ingredients used to make a synthetic drug known as “bath salts,” manufacturers found a way to tweak their formulas to keep the drug on store shelves. So, legislators are at it again … Continue reading →

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Senate Moves with Unprecedented Speed to Pass “Bath Salts” Bill

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

                         Statement from Senate President Steve Pierce  “The State Senate takes the safety and well-being of Arizonans seriously. As part of this commitment, the Arizona State Senate today heard HB 2356 in the Committee on Public Safety and Human Services, … Continue reading →

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Senate committee endorses ban on synthetic stimulant ingredients

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Compounds used to make so-called bath salts, synthetic stimulants currently sold by some smoke shops and convenience stores, would be illegal under legislation endorsed Wednesday by a state Senate committee. Noting that bath salts can cause hallucinations and violent outbursts, … Continue reading →

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Senator works alongside law enforcement to fight synthetic drugs

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Spice, bath salts and glass cleaner. These are all names of synthetic drugs that have been plaguing Arizona communities.  And to stay ahead of the law, the criminals make minor changes to the chemical makeup of the drugs. Then smoke … Continue reading →

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President Pearce and Sen. Gray: Ban Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Now

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Those on the frontlines know them as one of the most dangerous drugs, and one of the most misleading terms. Bath salts: they are no day at the spa. They are a new synthetic drug, destroying lives and ripping apart … Continue reading →

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Legislature Honors Our American Heroes

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Sunday night, the Capitol community came together to honor our heroes. It was the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, and hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the first responders who gave their lives while helping others on … Continue reading →

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