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The Magazine

March/April 2023

Featured Articles

PTSD and the Police

PTSD is a greater cop killer than all the guns ever fired at police officers” (Allen Kates from his book, CopShock)... Read More

Giving Up Was NEVER an Option

PLEA Secretary John Maxwell had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Denise Bruce-Jones, who was shot in the line of... Read More

APA Legislative Activity at the Arizona State Capitol

Once again, the Arizona Police Association (APA), in partnership with our member associations from across the state, is... Read More

Are Health Insurance Costs Keeping You From Retirement?

The high cost of health insurance is one of the biggest considerations when making the retire-now or... Read More

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Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic

We are pleased to announce the annual Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Classic will be held at the beautiful Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass on...

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PLEA Board Meeting

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Monthly Membership Meeting

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Monthly Membership Meeting

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Monthly Membership Meeting

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Street Crimes Seminar

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PLEA Fallen Heroes

Phillip James Vavrinec Jr.

Police Officer Phillip James Vavrinec Jr.

Police Officer Phillip Vavrinec died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving as a School Resource Officer at Charles W. Harris Elementary...

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Mathew Aaron Hefter

Police Officer Mathew Aaron Hefter

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

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Ginarro New

Officer Ginarro New

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...

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Greg Carnicle

Commander Greg Carnicle

Commander Greg Carnicle was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call involving roommates at a residence near 40th Drive and...

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Paul Rutherford

Officer Paul Rutherford

Police Officer Paul Rutherford died from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Indian School...

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Bane

K9 Bane

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...

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David Van Glasser

Officer David Van Glasser

Police Officer David Glasser succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day after responding to a burglary in progress at a home near the...

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John Hobbs

Detective John Hobbs

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...

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Daryl Raetz

Officer Daryl Raetz

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...

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Travis P. Murphy

Officer Travis P. Murphy

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...

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From 1928 to the present, the Phoenix Police Department has lost 44 Officers in the line of duty.

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Thinking of pulling the pin on retirement?

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Law enforcement from across the country join seventh annual Fallen Heroes Honor Run to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty

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Working effectively in low light

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Colorado Springs police kick off annual soccer ball giveaway to bond with kids

Colorado Springs police kick off annual soccer ball giveaway to bond with kids as part of community policing program Read More

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