MC | Arizona Department of Public Safety #9573024
Description
The first regional law enforcement effort in Arizona occurred in 1901 when the territorial governor organized the "Arizona Rangers". This small force made a strong impact on the rustling and smuggling problems of the time but was disbanded in 1909, three years before Arizona achieved statehood. Twenty-two years later, because of concern regarding the growing number of accidents and unlicensed vehicles on its highways, the Arizona Highway Patrol was instituted as a branch of the Arizona Highway Department. The initial force in 1931 was limited to a superintendent, 14 patrolmen (one authorized for each county) and one desk sergeant. Current DPS Colonel: -
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Membership history
Growth
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| Measured (UTC) | Members | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026, 16:01 | 5 | first reading |
Ownership
Owned by @M_aricopaCountyAZ as measured.
Members we’ve seen
@M_aricopaCountyAZ — Community Holder (rank 255)
Lizard (@meltedlizard223) — Academy (rank 1)
A sample — only members this register has independently measured, highest rank first. Not the full roster.
Related groups
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Open data
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