On Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu attended the “2011 Arizona Capitol Times Leaders of the Year in Public Policy Award Luncheon.” The luncheon was held at the Phoenix Wyndham Hotel. At the luncheon, Sheriff Babeu was recognized as their “2011 Public Safety Official of the Year.”
 
The annual “Leaders in Public Policy Awards and Presentation,” celebrates outstanding individuals and organizations for their professional and civic involvement.
 
Sheriff Paul Babeu stated, “I am very appreciative of this award and the significance behind it. The Arizona Capitol Times is a very well respected publication in our state which is known as one of the leading sources of political news from the state Capitol and beyond.”