Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

What a Year It Has Been

This has been quite a year for our Department, to say the least. We have been faced with a lot of adversity. I will try... Read More

What Exactly Does PLEA Do for Us?

We often get asked the question “What exactly does PLEA do for us?” Another question often asked is “I never get... Read More

An Early December 14 Morning: The Day That Changed Everything for Tyler and Chelsea Moldovan

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Tyler and Chelsea Moldovan to discuss what this past... Read More

The 6th Annual Police Officers’ Ball

About 280 law enforcement members and supporters from throughout the state gathered at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs... Read More

Police Officer Phillip James Vavrinec Jr.

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...

Police Officer Mathew Aaron Hefter

End of Watch August 07, 2021

Police Officer Matt Hefter died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

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...