The mayors of two towns in Arizona's White Mountains have requested an investigation of the police department that serves both their communities.

The review of the department's policies, procedures and officers is being conducted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Springerville and Eagar reached out to DPS to look into the Round Valley Police Department, according to an Aug. 13 letter signed by the towns' mayors. The department is based in Springerville and located just north of Eagar.

The mayors also asked for an acting police chief from the state law enforcement agency.

DPS agreed, according to the letter. Bart Graves, a DPS spokesperson, said the agency would not be commenting "at this time."

The Apache County Attorney's Office also was investigating whether multiple Rou

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