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Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

Catalytic Converter Thefts in Maricopa County

It’s expensive to replace your catalytic converters, and thefts continue to rise. In our partnership with law enforcement and Midas Auto Repair, we’ve helped 1,400 families get their catalytic converters etched. Watch the video below to hear from County Attorney Rachel Mitchell about how this works and why its important.

In addition to etching your catalytic converter, there are other things you can do to safeguard your vehicle at home. Use these tips to help you get started.

Keep Your Vehicle Safe

• Park in a well-lit, populated area
• Install motion sensor lights and security cameras in your driveway
• Remove all valuables from your car
• Lock your vehicle and bring your keys inside
• Report any suspicious activity

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Celebrating Women's History Month

Did you know that close to 60% of MCAO employees are women? Women can be found in leadership positions all throughout our office. From the County Attorney to Division Chiefs, Bureau Chiefs and more, women help lead MCAO every day! MCAO celebrated Women's History Month by featuring employees on our Twitter and Facebook throughout the month of March. 

This month may be over, but you can help celebrate the contributions of women to our communities all year long. Find some great reads to inspire you at your closest Maricopa County library! 

Community Forum on Fentanyl 

Last week, MCAO hosted a third community forum on fentanyl at McClintock High School in Tempe. Close to 150 parents and community members participated and heard from Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Congressman Greg Stanton, Vice-Chairman Jack Sellers, and Tempe Council Member Joel Navarro.

During the presentation, County Attorney Mitchell led a speaker panel that explained what fentanyl is, discussed current fentanyl trends in Maricopa County, and shared ways parents can keep their teens safe. 

Key Takeaways

• Fentanyl is being mixed into all street drugs. 
• Maricopa County has experienced a 5,000% increase in fentanyl deaths since 2015.
• Almost 45% of all overdose deaths in Arizona occur at home.
• Approximately 81% of all overdose deaths are accidental.
• The drug overdose rate for men is 2.5 times higher than it is for women. 

What can do you? 

• Have an open and honest discussion about fentanyl, talk about what it is and why its so dangerous. 
• If your teens are on Instagram and Snapchat, talk to them about online safety and why they should never connect with strangers online. 
• Remind teens of the Good Samaritan Law which protects those who call 911 to help someone experiencing an overdose.
• Learn the signs of an overdose, keep Narcan at home, and learn how to use it.

Save the Date: Phoenix Opioid Education Forums 

Join MCAO and the City of Phoenix for educational presentations on fentanyl and a Q&A speaker panel. These events are free and open to anyone in Maricopa County. See dates and locations below, presentations start at 6:00 pm.

• 4/20/23: Paradise Valley Community Center
• 4/25/23: Sunnyslope Community Center
• 4/27/23: Adam Diaz Senior Center 
• 5/4/23: Devonshire Community Center
• 5/8/23: Maryvale Community Center
• 5/9/23: South Mountain Community Center 
• 5/16/23: Emmett McLoughlin Training Center
• 5/18/23: Virtual

• 5/22/23: Deer Valley Community Center

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for event details!

Stay Safe, Stay Informed!

This month, our community outreach team provided 20 presentations to communities across Maricopa County, connecting with over 900 people. Presentation topics included trending scams, active shooter awareness, personal safety, fentanyl and substance abuse, and careers in criminal justice. 

One of the best ways you can stay safe in your community is by staying informed! Schedule a presentation on these topics and more below. 

Community Health Assessment Survey 

Maricopa County Public Health is looking for your input in their Community Health Needs Assessment survey! This is an important way you can help your improve your community. Your survey feedback helps bridge gaps that exists in our communities and helps align county resources, programs, partnerships and much more! 

The survey is open to all Maricopa County residents ages 12 years and up. Survey responses are anonymous, no personal information is collected.