🌱 Phoenix Police Seek Public Input + City Proposes Water-Saving Rules

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. The Phoenix Police Department is seeking public input about the department's revised use of force policy. The revisions come in response to alleged uses of excessive force by the department over the last few years as well as a 2021 probe into the department's policing behaviors by the U.S. Justice Department. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. Phoenix city officials are planning to propose a new set of rules and regulations to help the city save water. The proposed regulations include two water meters on new homes to track indoor versus outdoor water usage, regulations on pool sizes, and a plan to stop annexing land. (12news.com KPNX)
3. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is this weekend, and there are many events scheduled to celebrate and honor the holiday in the Pheonix area. Check out this list of scheduled activities, including a march in Phoenix, a candlelight service, and more. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

Today in Phoenix:

• Maricopa County Home Show At Arizona State Fair (10:00 AM)
• Art Battle Phoenix At FOUND:RE Phoenix (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Phoenix Police Department this Saturday for Superhero Saturday! This annual charity event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. across from ChildHelp facility and will include a car show, cosplay guests, and comic-related guests. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• Would you like an opportunity to give back to the community while getting in on the Super Bowl experience at the same time? Help Pheonix divert 92 percent of waste away from local landfills by becoming a zero waste ambassador! (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Country music singer and songwriter Luke Combs will be coming to Phoenix for an exclusive concert ahead of the Super Bowl. The concert will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 p.m. Fans can RSVP for the free event here. (ABC15)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.