Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.

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NAPO Motion Granted by Court of Appeals

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With an increase in the use of social media including Facebook and Twitter, sworn officers are coming under more intense scrutiny of what they post, which questions whether or not their First Amendment Rights may have been violated.

On Monday, May 6, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia issued an order granting NAPO’s motion to participate as an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) in a pending case called Bland, et al. vs. Roberts.  The Court is one step below the U.S. Supreme Court, and the case involves an issue of free speech by a law enforcement officer and how social media and free speech interact.

CLICK HERE to read the full report.

 

Leadership and Morale Survey Results are in!

smiley facesOn Wednesday May 8, 2013, PLEA in conjunction with PPSLA held a joint press conference at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Phoenix to discuss the results of the recent leadership and morale survey that went out to all Phoenix Police lieutenants, sergeants and officers.  PLEA would like to thank each and every person that took the time to participate in this very important survey.  The survey was sent out to 2,912 sworn police employees and 1,722 (59%) of you took the time to respond.  In the world of surveys and statistical research this is a phenomenal rate of return which narrowed the margin of error to +/- 1.5%.

Read more: Leadership and Morale Survey Results are in!

 

Goldwater Ruling Update

UpdateAs most of you are already aware, the ongoing battle between PLEA and the City of Phoenix against The Goldwater Institute is continuing. Judge Katherine Cooper of the Maricopa County Superior Court issued an injunction against PLEA and the City for the second time. The injunction was dated 04/08/13 however it was not released to PLEA and the City until 04/23/13.

At issue are the full time release provisions of the contract (MOU). Judge Cooper, in her ruling, granted Goldwater's request for preliminary injunction which enjoins (restricts) until further notice, the following sections of the MOU; Sections 1-3.B, 1-3.C, 1-3.Q of the 2012 - 2014 MOU.

Read more: Goldwater Ruling Update

 

Goldwater Institute Attacks Police Officers

injunctionAs you have probably heard by now, this week the presiding judge in the Goldwater lawsuit ignored the fundamental arguments of the case and ruled against your right to effective representation. The court granted the injunction requested by The Goldwater Institute which puts on hold several provisions in the MOU having to do with full time release.

Specifically, the judge disallowed the joint provision in the MOU between PLEA and the City of Phoenix that allows for the full time release of six officers that normally staff the PLEA office even though it is part of the total compensation package negotiated every two years for rank and file officers.

Read more: Goldwater Institute Attacks Police Officers

 

First Responders Treated Like 2nd Class Citizens

judge_susan_boltonOn April 18, 2013, Judge Susan R. Bolton of the US District Court for the District of Arizona dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Phoenix officers who refused to voluntarily submit DNA in connection with the death of Phoenix Police Sgt. Sean Drenth that occurred on October 18, 2010. The involved officers who were members of the police departments K-9 and Special Assignments Unit (SWAT), responded to assist the investigation in a support capacity after Drenth had been discovered by other police officers.

 

Read more: First Responders Treated Like 2nd Class Citizens

 

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