Leadership
Leadership has many definitions and characteristics. In our profession, being a leader doesn’t always mean being... Read More
The mission of PLEA is to PROMOTE the positive role of the police profession, and to PROTECT and secure members’ rights and benefits through effective representation and professional relationships with the community and local, state and national governments. Learn More
PhoenixMaricopa County attorney: DOJ didn’t tell the full story about my office. Don’t trust their Phoenix police findings saveph6_wp14 seconds ago08 mins (AZ Central): Public safety is the backbone of our community, and our men and women in...
PhoenixDOJ Reports Are Opinion…Here Is Why Editorial Team23 hours ago03 mins We told you long before the DOJ defamed the Phoenix Police Department that their reports lacked any evidence. City after city has experienced this and there is 30 years...
A new survey from the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association suggests that a DOJ consent decree could slash retention rates.
DOJ consent decree could hurt retention of Phoenix Police officers
Consent DecreePhoenixSupreme Court Slams The Phoenix DOJ Report saveph6_wp19 seconds ago05 mins The United States Supreme Court exposed the DOJ’s “historic” investigation on the Phoenix Police Department on Friday but we doubt anything will...
Consent DecreeNewsPhoenixPhoenix Is Living Up to Its Name Editorial Team5 hours ago011 mins “No free government can survive that is not based on the supremacy of the law. Where law ends, tyranny begins. Law alone can give us freedom.” T. Hartley...
LeadershipPhoenixThe Next Move in Phoenix with Dr. Travis Yates saveph6_wp3 mins ago1 min ago02 mins Dr. Travis Yates has spoken several times about the DOJ Investigation in Phoenix and in this episode of the Roll Call Room Podcast, he details the...
The Next Move in Phoenix with Dr. Travis Yates – Save Phoenix
We are thrilled to invite you to participate at our annual Police Officers’ Charity Gala. It will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the venue Events on Jackson.
Leadership has many definitions and characteristics. In our profession, being a leader doesn’t always mean being... Read More
We often get asked the question, “What exactly does PLEA do for us?” Another question often asked is “I never get... Read More
Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so, but only lasted for a couple of days? Do you wish people would... Read More
On December 7, PLEA Charities hosted the 13th annual Shop With a Cop along with the Arizona Probation Officers... Read More
As police officers and members in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), you have options if you are... 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.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve, […] Read More
Much has been penned on the issue of clandestine groups, labeled “deputy gangs,” existing within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). The strategies and tactics used in this straw […] Read More
Having just participated in a law enforcement–military–private business symposium on joint partnerships to make our communities safer, I was tremendously impressed by how military-grade technology can be leveraged in a […] Read More
Daiyaan Henderson livestreamed himself trying to escape police with his girlfriend and baby in the car. Read More
We spend a good deal of training time teaching law enforcement officers how to use firearms safely and effectively. We also teach verbal skills to gain compliance from a population […] Read More
The phrase “tunnel vision” means different things to different people. For some, “tunnel vision” is a negative event when a person’s field of vision narrows to a small area during […] Read More
Police in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, found a massive eight-foot-long alligator hanging out in their parking lot on July 8. Read More
As a former homicide detective who successfully investigated and had prosecuted one of the first no-body homicide cases in San Diego County, I know there are effective strategies to bring […] Read More
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards, which highlight agency-level achievements in the […] Read More
I’m getting old, and so is the police department for which I work. Personally, I’m not thrilled about it. Sure, some things get better with age. My stiff joints, not […] Read More
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