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News From The
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
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Wanted! People Who Want to Make a Difference While Making a Living
 Like every other industry across the country, the criminal justice system is not immune to a shortage of qualified personnel. Currently, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office faces a 20% vacancy across all positions. County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has launched an aggressive employee recruitment campaign to seek and hire qualified individuals to serve the residents of Maricopa County.
If you haven't seen our new recruitment site, check it out below.
MCAO Joins Phoenix Police and U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona to Combat Gun Crimes
 "Operation Gun Crime Crackdown" is a multi-agency, multi-faceted program focused on reducing the number of violent gun crimes that have been plaguing the city of Phoenix.
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As a part of this effort, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will dedicate resources to assist with reviewing gun cases and geographically assign supervisors to coordinate with police precinct staff.
Gun crimes are a problem that can't be solved by law enforcement alone. If you hear gunfire in your area or community, please report it by calling 911. If you know of someone who is illegally possessing firearms, please call the Phoenix PD tip line.
Victim Advocate Celia Ortiz Retires after 25 Years
 After 25 years of working at MCAO, Celia Ortiz will be retiring in July. Celia has made a difference in the lives of countless victims and their families, working on a variety of cases from every division and bureau in the office.
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 One Pill Can Kill: Understanding the Risk of Opioids
Whether you have heard about it through the news, social media, a show, movie, or documentary, the discussion about the opioid epidemic and drug overdoses seems unavoidable.
Help Prevent Elder Abuse
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In the last year, 1 in 10 older adults have experienced some form of abuse and it is estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse will get reported to law enforcement.We can all be better advocates for older adults by learning the signs of elder abuse and knowing where to go to get help. |
Avoid a DUI this Fourth of July
 While many look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July, for some, it’s a painful reminder of a loved one they’ve lost due to drunk driving. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, more people die from a car crash involving a drunk driver in July than any other month of the year. While no one plans to drive under the influence, there is no excuse for doing it, and it can be avoided entirely by thinking ahead and coordinating a safe ride home. Your actions now can help keep you, other drivers, and pedestrians on the road safe.
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Specialized Prosecution 1 Organizes "Sizzling Water Challenge"
Employees from the Special Prosecution 1 Division helped collect over 7,000 water bottles as part of their Sizzling Water Challenge. In case you're wondering, that's enough water bottles to fill 3 passenger vans! The Division decided to donate the water to Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) where it will be distributed to those in need. Great job to everyone involved!
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 Congrats to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winners of the Sizzling Water Challenge!
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
MCAO's Community Affairs Coordinators recently participated in the statewide PTA Conference and talked about the programs and services we offer. As part of our mission, the County Attorney's Office wants to help prevent crime from happening in the first place. The best way we can do this is by helping keep our communities informed. To do that, we need your help!
Looking for a speaker to talk about safety education and crime prevention? Want to learn more about the criminal justice system? Schedule a presentation with our community education team!
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