In 1992, the Bike Squad was created to provide a proactive group of officers able to quickly respond for service within the congested downtown.
This includes the creation of a Crime and Intelligence Center, more streamlined internal communication and improved relationships with other law enforcement and government agencies.
The employees serve a community of over 170,000 residents [2] in addition to an influx of more than 50,000 college students [3] and thousands of people who study and work in Tempe.
In July 2012, press reports showed that Officer Aaron Smith had been arrested for stealing money, bikes and other equipment from police headquarters.
[6] Footage shows Jaen exited his vehicle and hid behind a dumpster, drawing his service weapon and pointing it at a figure in a pickup truck.
Jaen failed to identify himself as law enforcement, only saying "hey" when 14 year old Antonio Arce fled on foot down the alley.
Jaen takes two shots at Arce's back from approximately 50 yards away, one bullet striking the teenager between the shoulder blades.