By Adam Kwasman On Wednesday, August 28th, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) officially announced their endorsement of Scottsdale city council candidate, Adam Kwasman. “The Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) proudly endorses Adam Kwasman for Scottsdale City Council. Adam is a strong supporter of the rights of police employees who strive to make Scottsdale safe and enjoyable for … Read More
Scottsdale Police Using Drones: Effective Crime-Fighting or Intrusion on Privacy?
Arizona has always had a bit of a social libertarian streak; one focused on self-reliance, of personal freedoms, and a disdain for “big government”. Sometimes that desire for personal freedom and a lack of government intrusion can clash with another aspect of much of the state, and specifically Scottsdale: a respect for the work of law enforcement. So what happens … Read More
Huge Human Trafficking Sting in Scottsdale (and It’s Not the first): Is This a Serious Issue?
Scottsdale is a center of tourism and recreation, with myriad options to enjoy yourself ranging from the completely benign, such as golf and sunbathing, to the more debaucherous, including being a destination for bachelorette parties and our myriad nightclubs. However a recent development helped uncover a much seedier side to its reputation for recreation. A recent police sting related to … Read More
More Fallout from Phoenix Open: An Incredible Burden on Public Safety
Nearly everyone in the Scottsdale area now knows what could easily be called the “The Phoenix Open Debacle of 2024”, when the regularly ribaldrous affair went a few steps too far with the debauchery. Fights, overt drunkenness, and even someone falling off of a balcony were the result (read our coverage here). Details have slipped in regarding how potentially problematic … Read More