Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
The Supreme Court has held that the Fourth Amendment prohibits law enforcement officers from using excessive force when apprehending a suspect or making an arrest. Under 42 U.S.C. §1983 such a violation means that officers who use excessive force are subject to civil liability. Read More
The Arizona State Legislature began its 55th session on January 11. Here are some of the law-enforcement-related bills that have been introduced and are being monitored by our partners at the Arizona Police Association (APA). Read More
During contract negotiations, rumors tend to get out of control. Local media outlets have even heard some of these rumors and have called the PLEA Office for verification. Kind of funny, kind of not, I guess, but this is how it seems to be every negotiation cycle. Read More
As I’m typing away on my keyboard, I’ve got a smile on my face, a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye as I realize that this will be my last official writing for an organization I’ve been part of for the past 26 years. Read More
