Be the Example, Not the Headline
In a profession like ours, it seems there are certain things that do not need to be said. There are certain expectations of conduct that should be displayed, regardless of whether we are on or off duty.
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January/February 2023
A Story of Survival
The events of February 11, 2022, left four officers shot and three other officers wounded by shrapnel. I was able to meet with Officer Austin Peru (10851 833J) and those closest to him — his fiancée, Brooke; his mother, Melinda; and his father, Rudy — to talk about the day that changed all of their lives. Read More
12th Annual Shop With a Cop
On December 8, PLEA Charities and the Arizona Probation Officers Association (AZPOA) hosted the 12th annual Shop With a Cop at Kohl’s in north Phoenix. This year, PLEA Charities graciously received a grant from the West Valley Mavericks Foundation that fully funded the event. Read More
Where Have All the Officers Gone?
The Phoenix Police Department is short on personnel. There are not enough officers. We can debate the cause and hear cross opinions, but the fact remains — officers are leaving the ranks. Read More
