Arizona Humane Society, the organization featured on both seasons of Animal Cops Phoenix, was met with controversy in February of 2021, when EAMT (Emergency Animal Medical Technician) Mark Smith, heavily featured on the show's second season, was arrested and indicted for 1 count Aggravated Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation, and 1 count Attempted Sex Conduct with a Minor. AHS fired Smith immediately after the arrest.