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Security at Phoenix parks is a challenge. Budget cuts could make it harder

After years of being flush with federal rescue and relief funds, Phoenix now faces an uncertain financial future. The pandemic-related dollars have slowed and, starting in 2025, cities will no longer be able to collect sales tax on residential rent. As city departments evaluate their budgets, there’s concern about how security at parks could be affected.In 2021, Albert Valle

Man found shot at Cortez Park in Phoenix; suspect detained

Man shot at Phoenix park seriously hurt

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Phoenix leaders hear early results of private security pilot program at 12 city parks.

Phoenix has a better idea of what’s taking place in city parks after hours, thanks to the first data from a pilot program that launched in February.Since private unarmed security guards began overnight patrols in 12 Phoenix parks, they’ve encountered 685 people, many using drugs.

Signs the homeless are beginning to leave The Zone

The number of people who live in The Zone, a homeless encampment just west of downtown Phoenix, appears to have declined significantly.

Phoenix residents worry clean-up plan for 'The Zone' homeless encampment will create unsafe parks

For the first time, Phoenix plans to hire two dozen rangers to work overnight at city parks — and the timing is critical.Phoenix Councilwoman Ann O’Brien says Cortez Park at 35th and Dunlap avenues has become safer for residents since the city hired private overnight security. Last October, a body was discovered in the lake at Cortez Park, which topped the city’s list of parks

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Here's where and why Phoenix will add overnight patrols at city parks

On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council approved a pilot program to add overnight security to 11 city parks, along with Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain.Supporters say unarmed security is needed to enforce park rules and call police on illegal activities like drug use if people don’t leave. Councilmembers Jim Waring and Yassamin Ansari shared different opinions.