Our Arizona activists are hosting a Safer Streets, Brighter Futures event this coming April featuring Tucson Police Chief Monica Prieto.
The event is free of charge and food will be provided.
Learn what we can do as grassroots activists to support the Tucson Police Department
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
Location: American Legion Post #36 5845 E. 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85711
Must RSVP to attend: Eventbrite.
Contact: Arizona State Director Paul Parisi at paul@ouramericafoundation.org
We look forward to seeing you in what’s sure to be an insightful event!
For more information on Chief Prieto, here is a brief biography:
Tucson Police Chief Monica Prieto graduated from Desert View High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Arizona.
She joined TPD in 1999 and has served in assignments that include patrol, the Community Response Team, narcotics, internal affairs and investigations.
As deputy chief, Prieto oversaw the Executive Office Bureau, which includes the Office of Professional Standards, the Public Information Office and the Wellness Division. She has also commanded the Investigative Services Bureau and managed major criminal investigations and critical incidents.
Prieto completed executive education with the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command.
