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Tim Gaffney
The PCSO Public Information Office is staffed by Tim Gaffney. The Public Information Officer act as a point of contact between the office and local, state and national media. Duties include media relations and the development of print, audio and video news items to be released to the public. The Public Information Officer advises management of community relations’ projects and activities and answer questions concerning the Sheriff’s Office from the public, media, employees and other jurisdictions.
The Public Information Officer also plans and coordinates the coverage of dedication ceremonies, press conferences, ground breaking ceremonies, conventions, meetings and arrange speaking engagements and tours. Additional duties include providing assistance to county personnel in writing speeches, preparing letters and drafting articles which are considered public information. PCSO’s Public Information Office promotes external and internal communication and strives for excellence in public relations.
Website URL: http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Sheriff/News/Pages/Home.aspx
Contact Details
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Address971 Jason Lopez Circle Building C
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CityFlorence
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State or ProvinceAZ
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Zip Code85132
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CountryUnited States
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Telephone520-705-8124
Independent Investigation Request by Sheriff Babeu
Below is a letter sent earlier today to Gila County Sheriff John Armor (Democrat) and Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores (Republican) requesting a comprehensive investigation into recent allegations.
Sheriff Babeu stated, "Today, I have requested a comprehensive investigation into allegations made against me and my office, as well as crimes committed against me. I have full trust in Sheriff Armor and County Attorney Flores to fairly investigate all matters."
Sheriff Babeu's Response on U.S. DoJ Investigation into MCSO
At this time, Sheriff Babeu has not had the opportunity to read the investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice so he is not able to provide any information about it. Sheriff Babeu is tied up with meetings for the remainder of the day and asked that I share with you this written statement regarding the timing of the release of information by the U.S. Department of Justice....
Pinal County Chief Deputy Assessor Jacqueline Minto Arrested
On September 15th, 2011 at 7:12 p.m. the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious injury collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Hunt Highway and Bella Vista Road in San Tan Valley.
The collision occurred when Jacqueline Minto failed to stop her vehicle for the red traffic signal. She drove into the backend of another vehicle which then stuck another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle which was initially struck had to be transported by ambulance to Banner Ironwood Hospital for head, neck, leg and arm injuries.
Speed Enforcement Details in Pinal County
Timothy Lowe Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
On Friday, July 1st, 2011 the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the parents of a 16- year-old girl in Arizona City. The parents suspected their daughter (who is a special needs child) was possibly exchanging nude photos of herself with 22-year-old male named Timothy Lowe. The photos were allegedly exchanged through the social networking site “Facebook” and later also through her personal email account. The parents had questioned their daughter about their suspicions yet she denied it ever occurred.
Donetrius Ward Arrested for Aggravated Assault
The victim and Ward met in San Tan Valley later that day and Ward asked if he could drive the vehicle to his mechanic so he could inspect it. The victim drove with Ward to his mechanics house. The mechanic checked the vehicle out and then Ward and the victim left. The victim dropped Ward off at a house in San Tan Valley so Ward could think about the purchase.
New PIO at PCSO
On Monday, July 18th, 2011 the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office hired Elias Johnson as our new Public Information Officer. Elias will serve as the main point of contact between our office and local, state and national media. His duties will include media relations and the development of print, audio and video news items to be released to the public. To reach Elias directly you can call his office at 520-866-5208.
Elias has an extensive media background and is a decorated graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where he earned his degree in broadcast journalism.
PCSO Obtains Equipment, At No Cost to the County Tax Payer
During these challenging financial times, many law enforcement agencies across the Country have struggled to provide training and equipment for their staff. Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has worked harder than ever in order to send staff to training and obtain much needed equipment, not only for PCSO, but also other entities within Pinal County. These benefits costing Pinal County Tax Payer zero dollars. The increase in training and equipment has assisted PCSO Adult Detention Center in obtaining the National Jail Accreditation, as well as contributed to many other Public Safety improvements, including lowering emergency response times by fifty percent.
Abandoned Vehicle Contained Over One Million Dollars Worth of Marijuana
On July 11, 2011 at 11:20 a.m., the Pinal County Sheriff's Office received information from a confidential informant that a possible "load vehicle" carrying illegal drugs was traveling in the area known as Vekol Valley, south of Interstate 8.
Pinal Regional SWAT, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and Maricopa County HIDTA were working together in the Vekol area, and responded to the area where the vehicle was reported to have been traveling. The vehicle was located abandoned in a rugged desert area approximately 8 miles south of Interstate 8.
Kenneth Dickey Arrested for Manslaughter
