Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

Challenges That Lie Ahead

Congratulations … we made it through 2020! There are a lot of memes and funny stuff going around about the year 2020,... Read More

You Get What You Pay For

There are times in our lives when we are going to be searching for bargains, something solely based on its price. When... Read More

Why the Divide?

With a tumultuous 2020 finally behind us, we are entering the unknown of 2021 and what will be my last three months as... Read More

On-the-Job Injury? When, Not If

It is never a shock to any of us when we get hurt on the job. We know very well the hazards of our career choice. It is... 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...

Robust and Durable Dual Push-to-Talk (PTT) for Reliable Radio Transmission.

In critical situations, it is imperative that the push-to-talk (PTT) function is easy to get to and works every time. At the Earphone Connection, we understand this need and the responsibility behind this action. To combat transmission anxiety, we developed the Chameleon Dual PTT Body Microphone... Read More

Emergency Management

by Steve Foldy This article is directed towards chiefs and sheriffs. Of course, all other law enforcement officers will benefit from this article by using it as a resource for professional development. As with all developmental resource material it is highly recommended for all officers to pass... Read More

Attorney general’s distinguished service in policing awards

Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice named the recipients of the fourth annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. Of the more than 214 nominations submitted, representing 350 officers, deputies and troopers from 39 states, 23 were selected for their achievements... Read More

The job doesn’t love you back

iStock.com/alashi By Warren Wilson “He’s a cop.” That particular introduction at a social gathering means I’m about to be awkwardly chastised about the latest anti-law-enforcement falsehood propagated and perpetuated by our irresponsible news media. At best, I can expect a story about how... Read More

Are you training or going through the motions?

By Todd Fletcher Training day! Is it something you look forward to, are ambivalent about or dread? Sometimes the answer to this question is based on training topics, but more often than not, it goes deeper than that. The answer is based on department culture, instructor attitudes, whether it feels... Read More

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