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Phoenix 1st City Marshal
Henry Garfia served six years -
Death of Henry Garfias per Az. Republic Story
"A brave officer gone!" -
1st Officer stabbed on duty
According to Az. Republic officer narrowly survives wound. The date was not listed per Phoenix Police Museum. -
1st Motorcycle Officer hired
A.J. Moore was 18 years of age. Documentary from Phoenix Police Museum did not provide date. -
1st Black Officer hired
W.H. Williams was first black officer who worked the black community on foot patrol only. -
1st line of duty death
Officer Haze Burch was working the night shift driving a Model A Ford and approached two men siphoning gas and was attacked. -
Population of Phoenix beginning WWII
45K At the end of WWII 65K -
1st Police Woman
Spring of 1957 article did not provide actual date, requirements for a women was 21-35 years, 125-190 pounds, college level education and good health. Times and requirements have changed as the Phx. Police has diversified immensely. -
My personal hiring experience
After probation our squad had 12-13 officers per squad -
Today in patrol
As a Patrol Lt. I supervise 6 Sergeants who currently have 6-7 officers. Unfortunately, the growth of Phoenix has increased immensely and we are currently over 500 positions short for patrol due to budget and recent changes within the organization. Doing more with less is a common practice however the quality of officers and their commitment to serve remains at the highest level.