Arizona Department of Public Safety

What Arizona Department of Public Safety does

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is the primary statewide law enforcement agency of the State of Arizona, founded in 1969 and headquartered at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. The agency employs between 1,001 and 5,000 personnel across enforcement, governmental, and public services divisions, and operates specialized units including the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM), Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC), Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF), and Arizona Wanted Task Force.

AZDPS's core technology portfolio centers on a multi-tier emergency alert system (AMBER, Blue, SAFE, and Turquoise Alerts) distributed through Wireless Emergency Alerts, the Emergency Alert System, 193 ADOT Vehicle Messaging System boards statewide, dedicated mobile applications, and social media channels. The agency also operates the statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a multi-disciplinary Crime Laboratory covering DNA, controlled substances, toxicology, firearm/toolmark, questioned documents, trace evidence, blood alcohol, breath alcohol, latent prints, and Rapid DNA, as well as the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security program, the Arizona Disposition Reporting System (ADRS), and the Arizona Travel ID credentialing program. The agency is currently evaluating UAV platforms for law enforcement, fire, and emergency response use cases in partnership with Dynamic Aerospace Systems.

As a state government agency, AZDPS does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Funding flows through Arizona state appropriations, supplemented by statutorily set fees for fingerprint clearance cards, concealed weapons permits, licensing, and records requests. Public-facing services are delivered through a physical Public Services Center and a self-serve Public Services Portal, while inter-agency services (CJIS, AFIS, Crime Laboratory) are delivered directly to law enforcement and government customers across Arizona. The agency's distribution channels include organic social media (Twitter @Arizona_DPS, Facebook, Instagram), content marketing via its website and Digest Blog, and direct-to-consumer alert channels.

Name

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Legal name

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Website

https://azdps.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arizona's primary state law enforcement agency (founded 1969, Phoenix), providing traffic enforcement, multi-tier emergency alerts (AMBER/Blue/SAFE/Turquoise), forensic crime laboratory services, AFIS fingerprint identification, counter-terrorism coordination (ACTIC), and gang enforcement (GIITEM) to Arizona residents and law enforcement agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAGAG

Public Address, Mass Notification & Emergency Communications Integration

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

SECONDARYHLAJAGAF

Emergency Communications, Alerting & Public Warning Systems

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response & EMS Coordination

Keywords

• State law enforcement services
• Emergency alert systems
• Forensic laboratory services
• Criminal justice information
• Traffic safety enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona's primary state law enforcement agency delivering statewide public safety services: emergency alert broadcasting (AMBER, Blue, SAFE, Turquoise Alerts) distributed through EAS, WEA, ADOT message boards, and mobile/web channels; citizen-facing public services at the Public Services Center including fingerprint clearance cards, concealed weapons permits, licensing, and records requests; governmental services to law enforcement agencies including the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Crime Laboratory forensic analysis, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), and the Arizona Disposition Reporting System (ADRS); and enforcement services covering commercial vehicle enforcement, DUI/impaired driving programs, gang and immigration intelligence enforcement (GIITEM), counter-terrorism coordination (ACTIC), and child protection interdiction (IPC).

Product overview

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) operates as a statewide law enforcement agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of public safety products and services. The core offering is the AZDPS Alert System, which broadcasts multiple alert types (AMBER, Blue, SAFE, and Turquoise Alerts) through integrated channels including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Emergency Alert System, and ADOT message boards. AZDPS provides public-facing services through its Public Services Center including fingerprint clearance cards, concealed weapons permits, licensing, and records requests. The department operates governmental services such as the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Crime Laboratory with forensic analysis capabilities, and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). Enforcement services include Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, DUI/Impaired Driving programs, and the GIITEM gang and immigration enforcement team. Special programs include the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF), and the S.T.A.R. Program for youth STEM education. The department also runs traffic safety campaigns like Arrive Alive Arizona and maintains online tools for warrant searches and sex offender compliance monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arrive Alive Arizona: A comprehensive five-year statewide traffic safety campaign focused on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through four coordinated pillars: Community Engagement and Education, High-Visibility Enforcement, Infrastructure and Engineering, and Emergency Medical Services.
• Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC)
• Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM)
• S.T.A.R. Program

Products and services

• AZDPS Alert System Comprehensive alert broadcasting system that issues AMBER, Blue, SAFE, and Turquoise Alerts to notify the public about missing children, threats to law enforcement, missing seniors, and missing endangered persons through multiple channels including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Emergency Alert System, ADOT message boards, social media, and the DPS Alerts website/mobile app.
• Amber Alerts Notification system providing immediate information to the public following a child abduction when specific activation criteria are met, utilizing the Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, ADOT Vehicle Messaging System boards, and social media, coordinated with NCMEC and the Child Abduction Response Team (CART).
• Blue Alerts Alert issued when a suspect has killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer and has fled in a vehicle, alerting the public and law enforcement to a continuing threat.
• SAFE Alerts Alert activated when a person aged 65 or older, or a person diagnosed with a developmental disability, cognitive disability, or Alzheimer's disease/dementia, goes missing and specific activation criteria are met.
• Turquoise Alerts Alert issued when a report of a missing endangered person, including tribal members, under the age of 65 meets specific activation criteria.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Fingerprint-based background check and clearance card service for Arizona residents requiring criminal history verification for employment, licensing, and other regulatory purposes.
• Concealed Weapons and Permits Program for issuing concealed carry weapons permits and managing concealed weapon licenses for Arizona residents.
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Statewide automated fingerprint identification system providing rapid fingerprint matching and identification services for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
• Crime Laboratory Forensic science laboratory providing analysis services in blood alcohol, breath alcohol, DNA (including Rapid DNA), controlled substances, firearm/toolmark, latent prints, questioned documents, toxicology, trace evidence, and simplified laboratory reports to law enforcement agencies statewide.
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Program enforcing commercial vehicle regulations at truck weigh stations across Arizona, including CDL enforcement and coordination with federal authorities.
• DUI Enforcement / Impaired Driving Program Statewide enforcement and prevention program targeting impaired driving, including the Arrive Alive Arizona five-year traffic safety campaign focused on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes.
• GIITEM (Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission) Intelligence-driven enforcement team focused on gang activity and immigration-related crimes, providing specialized interdiction, investigations, and surveillance operations across Arizona.
• Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) Multi-agency coordination center focused on counter-terrorism activities and intelligence sharing among local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies in Arizona.
• Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF) Coordinated multi-agency task force dedicated to reducing vehicle theft through investigation, prevention, and public awareness efforts statewide.
• Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) Program focused on identifying and rescuing missing and exploited children through interdiction techniques and interagency cooperation.
• S.T.A.R. Program Science, Technology, and Readiness program for high school students ages 16–18 providing hands-on exploration of public safety careers including coding, drones, mock crime scenes, and SWAT demonstrations.
• Arrive Alive Arizona Five-year statewide traffic safety campaign focused on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through four coordinated pillars: Community Engagement and Education, High-Visibility Enforcement, Infrastructure and Engineering, and Emergency Medical Services.
• Missing Children Search Service dedicated to assisting in the location of missing children through alert systems, coordination with law enforcement, and public assistance.
• Sex Offender Compliance Program for monitoring and ensuring compliance of registered sex offenders in Arizona with state registration and residency requirements.
• Warrant Search Online searchable database allowing the public to view active warrants in Arizona.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Information security and access management services for criminal justice information systems in Arizona, including the SWIC (Statewide Interoperability Coordinator) function.
• Arizona Disposition Reporting System (ADRS) System for reporting and tracking criminal case dispositions throughout Arizona's court system for use by criminal justice agencies.
• Arizona Travel ID Federal-compliant identification credential meeting Real ID Act requirements for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dynamic Aerospace SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Dynamic Aerospace Systems is hosting a Drone Demo Expo on April 30, 2026, in collaboration with AZDPS, bringing together law enforcement, fire, government, and international participants to evaluate the company's drone platforms in real-world operational settings. The event features live demonstrations of three UAV systems: US-1 Long-Endurance Multi Rotor-copter, G1 MKII Long-Range VTOL Aircraft, and Mitigator Indoor Tactical Drone.
• Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZDPS follows Department of Justice guidelines for AMBER Alert activation criteria and coordinates with DOJ-agreement partners for the Arizona AMBER Alert program.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCMEC is a partner in the Arizona AMBER Alert resource activation system. AZDPS can now independently activate WEA and/or request NCMEC to activate a WEA for missing children alerts.
• Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADOT Vehicle Messaging System (VMS) boards are used for AMBER Alert dissemination across Arizona. AZDPS has 108 ADOT message boards across the Valley and 193 statewide for alert distribution.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FCC created specific codes for AMBER Alert EAS (Emergency Alert System) and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alert) activations capable of interrupting normal broadcasts and sending alerts directly to wireless devices.
• Child Abduction Response Team (CART)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCART is a multi-agency response task force including local, state and federal authorities that responds to child abduction cases in Arizona.
• Law Enforcement BroadcasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona AMBER Alert Plan is a voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies and broadcasters to send out emergency alerts when a child is abducted.
• Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (AVTTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency task force addressing vehicle theft across Arizona, operating as a special program under AZDPS.
• Arizona Wanted Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial task force coordinated through AZDPS for locating wanted fugitives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Illinois State Police: Statewide law enforcement agency providing patrol, forensic services, criminal intelligence, and specialized enforcement — a functional peer of AZDPS with overlapping capabilities.
• New York State Police: Full-service statewide law enforcement agency providing patrol, criminal investigation, forensic lab services, and specialized enforcement — directly comparable in scope and mission to AZDPS.
• California Highway Patrol: California's statewide law enforcement agency with comparable functions in traffic enforcement, emergency alerts, criminal investigations, and specialized enforcement units; operates at a similar scale and serves a similarly large state population.
• Florida Highway Patrol: Florida's statewide traffic and criminal enforcement agency; comparable to AZDPS in traffic enforcement, AMBER Alert coordination, and specialized investigative units.
• Pennsylvania State Police: Pennsylvania's statewide law enforcement agency delivering patrol, criminal investigation, forensic lab services, and emergency response — directly comparable mission and structure.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas's combined state police, driver license, and emergency management agency — a direct functional peer that issues alerts, runs crime labs, manages driver's licenses, and conducts statewide criminal investigations.
• Colorado State Patrol: Statewide law enforcement agency within the Colorado Department of Public Safety providing highway patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response — closely comparable to AZDPS in mission and scale.
• New Mexico State Police: New Mexico's statewide law enforcement agency; smaller in scale but highly comparable in mission, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response across a neighboring southwestern jurisdiction.
• Virginia State Police: Virginia's statewide law enforcement agency providing patrol, criminal investigation, forensic laboratory services, and specialized enforcement — a direct functional peer in scope and capability.
• Nevada Department of Public Safety: Nevada's umbrella public-safety agency encompassing highway patrol, criminal investigations, parole, and emergency management — a closely parallel structure to AZDPS and a neighboring-state peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arizona_dps
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ariz.DPS
• Instagraminstagram.com/azdps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-department-of-public-safety

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