These traditional functions include protecting life and property, preserving the peace, enforcing laws, and arresting suspects.

Operations Division West, or "Team 2," provides police services to the northwest portion of the City of Tucson.

There are many other businesses, particularly along Oracle Road and Stone Avenue, and a large collection of car dealerships along Auto Mall Drive.

The neighborhoods are diverse, ranging from historic barrio areas west of downtown Tucson, established residences in the center of the division, the Old Pascua Yaqui Village south of Grant Road, and newer homes and neighborhoods on the far west side, including the Marriott Starr Pass Resort.

The older business loop is generally less prosperous and is home to some historic ills that the department continues to address.

Prostitution and narcotics offenses predominate in this older area, and are worked on an ongoing basis by the Community Response Team.

The Community Response Team offers flexibility for the division in responding to crime problems and constituent complaints received from City Council offices.

These efforts, coupled with aggressive assistance from the prosecutors and courts, including placing zone restrictions to keep arrested prostitutes from returning to the area, have been helpful in dealing with this quality-of-life issue for local residents, according to Tucson police and several city council members.

In addition to their regular duties, each lead police officer is assigned to act as a liaison with the division's Neighborhood Associations.

In addition to case followup and criminal arrests, detectives offer on-sight assistance and expertise to patrol officers.

In 1980, Officer Smith was on routine patrol in the vicinity of Speedway Boulevard and Plumer Avenue when a motorist grazed the rear of his motorcycle.

Operation division downtown is home to fifty police patrol officers, including one captain, two lieutenants, six sergeants and five detectives.

The goal of the Downtown Division is to work in a cooperative effort with stakeholders and community partners to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all people in the area.

In 1892, Officer Elliott was patrolling Meyer Street between McCormick and Cushing just after midnight when Santos Alvarado, a notorious criminal, confronted him.

Both the Walking Unit and Bicycle patrol use specialized equipment such as T3 Motion stand up vehicles, Yamaha 4WD quads, GEM Cars, and a Polaris Ranger.

Geographically, East has the distinction of being the largest (in area) of the five patrol divisions within the Tucson Police Department, covering almost 120 square miles.

Operations Division East shares the complex with the George Miller Golf Links Branch Library.

Operations Division East has four major components: uniform patrol, Community Response Team, Bike Officers, and the Neighborhood Crime Section.

Delich, who also shot another law enforcement officer and struck another with his vehicle, was sentenced to Life in Prison on April 30, 2012.

Members of the fire department recognized Dillinger from photos published in True Detective Mysteries magazine.

He was transferred to Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, and escaped a month later driving away in the sheriff's car.

The March 27 riot occurred as a few hundred fans rushed out of bars, to the streets, damaged property and started some fights among themselves.

[9] Local news reported that police had been preparing for such situations this year to prevent celebrations from getting out of control like they had in the past.

The most famous of these complaints involves an incident caught on a cellphone video of a woman who appears to be walking west on a sidewalk on University Boulevard when she is knocked down by an officer and pushed over a bench.

[15] As of October 23, 2014 the Pima County Chief Criminal Deputy wrote that "while his [the officer's] use of force in those incidents was 'overzealous' and 'not necessary,' his intent was 'to protect the back of the (police) skirmish line and to keep people out of the riot area.'"

So for the Elite 8 on Saturday, we did deploy additional resources based upon what happened two nights earlier and are now questioned as to whether our presence was the cause for the disturbance.

"[17] Sergeant Joel Mann was suspended for two weeks without pay after video surfaced of him slamming a girl during the event.

Downsizing was the main reason for low morale within the department and decreased police service for the local community.

According to an MSNBC article in June 2012, "From South Tucson to the east side, Tucsonans say they've noticed TPD's staff reduction.

"[19] In the fourth quarter of 2011, the City of Tucson was able to see increases in sales tax revenue allowing for TPD to start hiring again.