The task force will work to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities along the border and combat transnational criminal organizations.

Gov. Hobbs launches Operation Desert Guardian to enhance Arizona border security and combat criminal activities.

Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order creating a joint task force called Operation Desert Guardian. The order directs the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, the Arizona Department of Public Safety,

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced she has signed an executive order directing multiple agencies to create a joint task force, expanding security in the state's four border counties.

Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.

The executive order states that the Arizona departments of public safety, homeland security and emergency affairs shall create a border task force.