Shop Talk

Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther hosts a monthly chat.

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City of Scottsdale Police Chief Joe LeDuc hosts a community chat, sharing insights from the department. Each episode will feature a special guest from the community and the department. Have a question for Chief? Send it to one of our social media platforms: X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram: @ScottsdalePD
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Event Season in Scottsdale: Behind the Scenes of Safety and Fun
Episode 2
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025

Event season in Scottsdale is more than sunshine, big crowds, and headline events — it’s months (and sometimes years) of planning to keep everyone safe while they’re having fun. In this episode of Shop Talk from the Scottsdale Police Department, Chief Joe LeDuc and Sergeant Allison Sempsis sit down with Commander Matt Evans and Lieutenant Chris DiPiazza, two of the key leaders at the tip of the spear for Scottsdale’s biggest events.From Barrett-Jackson and the Waste Management Phoenix Open to marathons, festivals, and spring training, the team breaks down how they juggle massive crowds, traffic, and competing events across the city. They talk about long-range planning, after-action reviews, and how strong partnerships with other city departments, neighboring agencies, volunteers, and federal partners all come together to support one mission: ensuring a safe Scottsdale.