Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

Celebrating 44 Years of Success

In 1975, seven forward-thinking Phoenix police officers decided to form an organization “by the members, for the members.” As PLEA marks four decades of service, its leaders, past and present, reflect on the evolution of the Association and its ongoing legacy.

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Police Officers' Ball

Join us for the Fourth Annual Police Officers’ Ball on October 19, 2019, at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.

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The History of PLEA

In 1975, under the guidelines set forth in the City of Phoenix’s Meet and Confer Ordinance, a core group of Phoenix police officers established the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA. After an election process, PLEA became the certified bargaining unit for Phoenix police officers and...

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The Mission of PLEA

To PROMOTE the positive role of the police profession. To PROTECT and secure members’ rights and benefits through effective representation and professional relationships with the community and local, state, and national governments.

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The Phoenix Police Department has had Civilian Oversight for Many Years

The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA, was founded in 1975 as “The Professional Association of Phoenix Police Officers” and has served as the sole certified bargaining unit for rank and file Phoenix Police Officers, known by the City as “Unit …

Police Officers Have Due Process Rights Too

The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, PLEA, represents approximately 2500 rank and file Phoenix Police Officers and Detectives including the officers who were involved in an incident which has now become national news due to a privately filmed video which was …

Officers’ Assailant Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

On September 13, 2016, Phoenix Police Officers Ryan Hoffrichter and Jeremy Pyles had just finished taking care of a vulnerable adult call at the QuikTrip located at 2535 West Camelback Road when their Supervisor, Sergeant Anthony Pankowski, arrived to follow …

On July 30, 1992, Phoenix Police Officers Dave Logan and Marla Wasser were working the Safe Streets Program in the Garfield Neighborhood with the former Organized Crime Bureau and initiated contact with two subjects in the area of North 9th …

Paul Rutherford Benefit Cookout Nets $75,000

On Monday, March 25, 2019, a benefit breakfast and cookout for fallen Phoenix Police Officer Paul Rutherford was held at PLEA which ran from 8:00 am until 11:30 pm. Breakfast, with choices of pancakes, eggs, and bacon was served until …

Fallen Officer Fundraiser Breakfast and Cookout

Phoenix Police Officer Paul Rutherford, #6403, was tragically killed in the line of duty on March 21, 2019 when he was struck by a vehicle while investigating an unrelated crash in the area of 7500 West Indian School Road.

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