PLEA and APA meet with Pinal County
On Monday August 16, 2010 members of PLEA and the APA met with Sheriff Paul Babeu and leadership from the newly formed Law Enforcement Association of Pinal County, President Mark Guemes and Vice President Buddy Johnson. This informal conversation focused on LEAPC’s commitment to provide a new and positive dialogue and partnership with the Sheriff Babeu’s office.
PD Threatens to Investigate Whistleblowing
PLEA was notified by Sgt. Phil Roberts that after a 3 month leave of absence, his first day back to work on Monday will start with the Department investigating him for misconduct. One wonders if "whistle-blowing" is misconduct. PLEA believes it is PPD management's intent to have Sgt. Roberts terminated. Hopefully we’re wrong. Senator Russell Pearce is working hard on Sgt. Robert’s behalf. PLEA believes that employees with information regarding the kidnapping statistics in question are being given orders not to talk to the media about this.
CLICK HERE to read the transcript of Mayor Gordon's comments.
Fox News reports on inflated Kidnap numbers
On August 19, 2010 Fox National News ran a story on how kidnapping statistics for the City of Phoenix appear to be inflated for the purposes of obtaining Federal stimulus money.
CLICK HERE to read the News 5 piece and view the related video segment on the topic.
CLICK HERE to read the related news story from ABC News 15.
PLEA Mourns Officer John Buckner
PLEA was informed of and was saddened to learn of the untimely death of Officer John Buckner of the Desert Horizon Precinct during the early morning hours on August 17, 2010. John died as a result of medical complications sustained following a surgical procedure. John was a veteran officer with over 30 years of service and was the senior ranking patrol officer on the department. John was actively involved with PLEA for many years. He was a past PLEA Board member and continued to work as an active PLEA Rep providing advice and assistance to numerous officers over the years. He also served as a member of the department's CISM team. John's presence will be greatly missed. PLEA extends heartfelt prayers and sympathy to John's friends and family during this trying and difficult time.
Are the Numbers Inflated?
Recent information has surfaced indicating previously reported kidnap statistics for the City of Phoenix may have been greatly exaggerated. A Phoenix Police Supervisor has authored a memo stating that previously reported numbers of over Three hundred and fifty kidnappings in a one year period are grossly misleading and that the numbers may have been intentionally inflated to assist in securing Federal monies for the City.
Listen Now! to a discussion of the topic on the Mike Broomhead show aired August 16, 2010.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
 The Arizona Police Association is pleased to announce their 2010 Annual Training Conference to be held at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino on October 20th-22nd.
this training is AZPOST approved, is Blue Card eligible and is worth 20hrs of continuing education credits. Interested officers can register online at www.azpolice.org
CLICK HERE to download a copy of the event brochure and agenda.
 The Choirboys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club will be hosting the first Bikes and Pipes 1/2 way to St. Patty's Day event on Saturday Sept 18th at the Irish Wolfhound Pub in Surprise.
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