Arizona
United States
Updated - July 11, 2025
Picture By: Arizona Department of Public Safety
The primary law enforcement agency in Arizona is the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), which includes the Arizona Highway Patrol and is responsible for traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency response across the state. Other key agencies include the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, which handles criminal prosecutions and legal matters on a statewide level, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, which enforces laws related to wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
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State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Primary Responsibilities | Authority to write traffic tickets? |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Troopers | Arizona Department of Public Safety | Statewide law enforcement, protects the state capitol, and highway law enforcement | Yes |
| Wildlife Managers | Arizona Game and Fish Department | Protects Arizona's natural resources | Yes |
| Arizona State Parks Law Enforcement | Arizona State Parks | Law enforcement for Arizona's state parks | Yes |
| ADOT Enforcement and Compliance | Arizona Department of Transportation | Enforce transportation-related laws and regulations | Yes |
| Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control | Arizona | Enforce alcohol-related laws | Yes |