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Phoenix Law Enforcement Association

The mission of PLEA is to PROMOTE the positive role of the police profession, and 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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PLEA has created a political candidate questionnaire to help us evaluate our candidates’ positions on the issues that our important to our members and the profession. If you are a candidate whose platform includes issues in common with PLEA and our stated goals, then we’d like to hear from you or a representative of your campaign.

Leadership

Leadership has many definitions and characteristics. In our profession, being a leader doesn’t always mean being promoted. Leadership can be learned; however, someone who has leadership ingrained in their DNA…

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 in trouble, so why do I need PLEA?” First,…

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 mind their own business about…

13th Annual Shop With a Cop

On December 7, PLEA Charities hosted the 13th annual Shop With a Cop along with the Arizona Probation Officers Association (AZPOA) at Kohl’s in north Phoenix. This event was our…

Navigating the Medical Retirement Process

As police officers and members in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), you have options if you are unable to perform your duties as a police officer because of…

The Consent Decree Scam

It has been over two years since the Department of Justice (DOJ) began its “pattern and practice” investigation into the Phoenix Police Department. Chief Sullivan provided an update a couple…

Police Officer

Thomas Craig

END OF WATCH September 03, 2021

Sergeant Tom Craig died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to…

Police Officer

Donald Schultz

END OF WATCH May 12, 2004

Officer Schultz drowned in a canal in North Phoenix while searching for evidence in a…

Police Officer

David Lee Johnson

END OF WATCH May 02, 1944

Police Officer David Lee Johnson was shot and killed by an off-duty detective in front…

Police Officer

Zane Coolidge

END OF WATCH September 06, 2024

Police Officer Zane Coolidge succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to…

Police Officer

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…

From 1928 to the present, the Phoenix Police Department has lost

44 OFFICERS

in the line of duty.

Plea Charities

The purpose of PLEA Charities is to promote the positive image of law enforcement and enhance the quality of life in our communities by helping police officers in need as well as assisting organizations and individuals within the communities we serve.

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MONEY RAISED FOR PLEA CHARITIES SO FAR
$1,000.00

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training & classes

Several companies that specialize in law enforcement-related training offer discounts for PLEA members.

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Tickets & Discounts

PLEA offers its members discounts on tickets and services that can be used in the Valley and abroad.

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Austin Police Association Negotiating a 20% Pay Increase

Austin Police Association proposes pay raises of up to 20% as part of contract negotiation FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 BY EMMA FREER The Austin Police Association has proposed raises of up…

Phoenix Officers are Paying The Price

Phoenix officers are paying the price of anti-police rhetoric. So are residents. Britt London, President of PLEA – opinion contributor, AZ Central March 29, 2022. Words matter. They impact…

Hiring Problem

Phoenix Police Department is losing Police Officers at an alarming rate! At the time of writing this there are currently 2,696 total sworn police officer positions in the City of…

Your Right to Privacy and Mobile Devices

District Court Judge, Michael Liburdi ruled on February 4, 2022 that the City of Phoenix can not search personally owned mobile devices without having probable cause and search warrant .…

Notice of Claim Against the City, Chief Williams, and Asst Chief Kurtenbach

On February 4, 2022, Commanders John Collins, Lawrence Hein, and Gabriel Lopez filed a Notice of Claim to the City of Phoenix to include former City Manager Ed Zuercher, Chief…

Phoenix Police Staffing Issues Persist for Variety of Reasons

PLEA President Michael ‘Britt’ London was on The Mike Broomhead Show on Monday. They talked about staffing levels and some of the polling results from OH Predictive. Listen to the…

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