Controversies and Criticism
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has been involved in many controversial acts, lawsuits, and other operations that have been called into question, from alleged racial profiling to jail conditions. The Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, has also been criticized over a number of incidents and policies.
The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division is investigating the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in relation to alleged racism and abuse of power, as well as refusing to cooperate with a federal Justice Department investigation.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is also featured on TLC's television program Police Women of Maricopa County (2010).
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