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Phoenix's new police chief, Matt Giordano, prioritizes building community trust, supporting officers, and providing high-level service.

Giordano emphasizes transparency and accountability, aiming for the department to be an "open book."

Addressing staffing shortages is a key focus, along with improving officer recruitment and retention efforts.

Phoenix's new police chief lists "very simple" priorities: building community trust, making sure officers feel supported and providing a high level of service and protection to the people they serve.

Matt Giordano, in his first public briefing as chief, told reporters Aug. 13 that he believes in the department holding itself accountable, compassionate policing and working with integrity.

It was Giordano's third official da

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