Phoenix Police Department releases statement regarding arrest of officer

The Phoenix Police Department issued a statement Friday on the arrest of one of its officers in connection with an ongoing FBI investigation. The press release stated the department took "immediate action upon learning of the investigation due to the gravity of allegations." It was not made clear by Phoenix police what the allegations were. A "disciplinary process" was initiated including the firing of the officer, according to the press release. "We hold ourselves to the highest standards and understand that incidents like this can erode public trust," the press...