Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

Political Support

Being introduced as a PLEA representative to new people, especially those involved in the political world, always... Read More

Crosses to Bear

This might strike a nerve with some, but over the past year or so I have been hearing some concerning things that make... Read More

The Current and Future State of Law Enforcement

As we draw to the close of another year, an election year at that, two thoughts set firmly in my mind: 2020 has been a... Read More

Body Cameras — Always Be Mindful

Patrol officers and some detective units have been outfitted with body cameras for some time now. Having personally... Read More

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...

Police 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...

Police 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...

Officer George Valentino Cortez

End of Watch July 27, 2007

At approximately 8:30 pm, Officer Cortez responded to a call that a man and woman were passing forged checks at a check-cashing business on 83rd...

Why community solidarity matters

As a native of the area, I can say the relationship between the police and the community has not always been one of unity. Read More

Departments search for diversity

Women and people of color remain underrepresented in law enforcement A lot of cops can point to childhood events that motivated them to pursue a career in law enforcement. Typically, it was some kind of positive interaction with an officer, but not for Veronica McKinney. She remembers how police... Read More

Duty to intervene

Departments seek to educate cops on how to prevent peers from using excessive force From Rodney King to Eric Garner to George Floyd, when news breaks of alleged excessive-force incidents, people want to know why other officers on the scene don’t jump in to prevent or de-escalate tensions. Read More

Cop Hobbies

When I was promoted into the Violent Crimes Unit, I quickly realized that I needed a hobby to help clear my mind and make my off-duty hours as restorative as possible. I heard about an elderly lady who taught woodcarving from her home. I’m not artistic, but signed up anyway. I learned techniques... Read More

Top 10 signs someone’s lying to you.

He or she is a career politician that says “government is the problem” and they want to work in government. Read More