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Officer George Cortez was shot and killed after responding to a check-cashing store to investigate reports of a forgery-in-progress.
Sergeant John Domblisky and Sergeant Danny Tunney were killed when a vehicle crossed over the median and struck their vehicle head-on in the 11000 block of North Seventh Street.
Sergeant Danny Tunney and Sergeant John Domblisky were killed when a vehicle crossed over the median and struck their vehicle head-on in the 11000 block of North Seventh Street.
Four members of the City Council are calling for hearings on mental health challenges facing police.
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Recently, at the direction of the human resources director and city manager, the Budget and Research Department... Read More
On May 12, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) honored dozens of officers from across the country... Read More
I was notified by one of our retirees that there was a scoreboard at Chandler Gilbert Community College (CGCC) that was... Read More
On May 22, 575 PLEA members and their families made their way to the Main Event in Avondale for Family Day. Attendees... Read More
End of Watch September 22, 2021
Police Officer Phillip Vavrinec died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving as a School Resource Officer at Charles W. Harris Elementary...
End of Watch August 07, 2021
Police Officer Matt Hefter died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
End of Watch May 31, 2021
Police Officer Ginarro New passed away from injuries after being and struck by another vehicle motorist that was traveling at a high rate of speed...
End of Watch March 29, 2020
Commander Greg Carnicle was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call involving roommates at a residence near 40th Drive and...
End of Watch March 21, 2019
Police Officer Paul Rutherford died from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Indian School...
End of Watch April 17, 2018
K9 Bane was killed while attempting an apprehension following a vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle. A male and female had led officers on a...
End of Watch May 19, 2016
Police Officer David Glasser succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day after responding to a burglary in progress at a home near the...
End of Watch March 03, 2014
Detective John Hobbs was shot and killed on March 3rd, 2014 as he and other members of the Fugitive Apprehension Team attempted to serve a felony...
End of Watch May 19, 2013
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on May 19, 2013, Officer Daryl Raetz, #8899 and his partner were finishing the processing of the scene from a DUI stop in the...
End of Watch May 26, 2010
Officer Travis P. Murphy was shot and killed when he confronted a suspect who had fled the scene of a shots fired call earlier in the night. Officers...
From 1928 to the present, the Phoenix Police Department has lost 44 Officers in the line of duty.
The purpose of PLEA Charities is to promote the positive image of law enforcement and enhance the quality of life in our communities by helping police officers in need as well as assisting organizations and individuals within the communities we serve.
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Several companies that specialize in law enforcement-related training offer discounts for PLEA members.
PLEA offers its members discounts on tickets and services that can be used in the Valley and abroad.
Proposal would allow L.A. County Board of Supervisors to remove sheriff for “serious misconduct” Read More
When it comes to police leadership and the challenges that go with it in what clearly is a changing world of law enforcement, there is something we need to ask: […] Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 12, 2022 — The National Law Enforcement Oficers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced that MissionSquare Retirement, the premier provider of retirement planning services to those working in public […] Read More
Quarryville Police Department’s newest community relations officer is a miniature horse Read More
Ohio agency gets coaching in customer service skills from Cleveland-based Chik-fil-A consulting company Read More
New Mexico creates fund to help small law enforcement agencies cover training and education costs for new officers and grow workforce Read More
“He a human, man:” Good Samaritans render aid to wounded state trooper in Aliquippa Read More
Federal investigation leads to the arrest of four Kentucky cops for their role in death of Breonna Taylor Read More
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Knoxville Police Department says officers will no longer to respond to minor crashes to prioritize serious calls Read More
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