Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

Experiencing Loss

Never expected and never routine. Losing a member of our police family is heart-wrenching. We are given such a short... Read More

What PLEA Does for Its Members

Recently, for reasons unknown to me, there has been a push from a group trying to recruit PLEA members to its inferior... Read More

PLEA Family Day

On May 16, 700 PLEA members and their families gathered for a fun-filled Family Day at the Main Event in Avondale... Read More

Is Drinking Making Your Life Worse?

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

Officer Ginarro New

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...

Commander Greg Carnicle

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...

Officer Paul Rutherford

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...

K9 Bane

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...

Officer David Van Glasser

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...

Detective John Hobbs

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...

Officer Daryl Raetz

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...

Officer Travis P. Murphy

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...

Officer Shane Figueroa

End of Watch October 25, 2008

Officer Shane Figueroa was killed in an automobile collision while responding to a call. Officer Figueroa was northbound on 19th Avenue near Roeser...

Officer Nicki James Erfle

End of Watch September 18, 2007

Officer Nick Erfle was shot after he and his partner approached three people for jaywalking and obstructing traffic on 24th Street, one block north...