FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

MEDIA RELEASE Sergeant Ron Elcock

Tempe Police Department
(480) 350-8612
Tempe Police Department ronald_elcock@tempe.gov
May 20, 2019

RESIGNATION of OFFICER JAEN

The death of Antonio Arce has deeply affected all those involved. The Tempe Police
Department again would like to offer our condolences to the Arce Family. This afternoon,
Chief Moir met with Officer Jaen and accepted his resignation, effective immediately. The
Tempe Police Department’s criminal investigation of the officer involved shooting which
occurred on January 15, 2019 remains under review with the Maricopa County Attorney’s
Office. The administrative investigation by the Tempe Police Department remains ongoing.
Officer Jaen’s resignation is independent from the criminal review and administrative
investigation. At the conclusion of the criminal review and the administrative investigation,
additional information will be available. Regardless of Officer Jaen’s resignation, the Tempe
Police Department remains committed to accountability, transparency and strengthening
our engagement during use of force encounters.