The Howard Center spent months interviewing residents and leaders in Maryvale to learn what they think about policing in their community. Maryvale: Hope and fearThe Maryvale community is situated in west Phoenix, and encompasses the area southwest of Grand Avenue and north of McDowell Road and Interstate 10. Without reform, Ruiz believes it will be impossible to build trust and collaboration between Phoenix police and Maryvale residents. A Maryvale local and a community activist,Moran has seen firsthand the complex relationship between Maryvale residents and Phoenix police. That morning, the Super Moms were eager to speak with Maryvale officers about the community’s rising fears of deportation.