Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
I think we can all agree that being a police officer with the Phoenix Police Department is challenging these days. The manpower crisis we find ourselves in, a DOJ investigation, the unrest in the chief’s office and the ever-increasing workload officers and detectives find themselves facing is unprecedented. Read More
In my 24-year career with the city of Phoenix, I have been subjected to investigations that could have sidetracked my career. I can say that during my career, I have been part of the old way of doing things to an evolution of public safety today, which has painted us with a broad brush because of the wrongdoing of a few. I was in the patrol division for most of my career but have recently taken a position at the PLEA office as full-time release. Read More
Every officer is vulnerable to potentially experiencing severe distress and suffering caused by an accumulation of daily work traumas. With increased understanding of the nature of trauma, support and effective wellness mechanisms within police agencies, officers (and dispatchers) can heal and ultimately experience post-traumatic growth — recovery and positive transformation after experiencing trauma. Read More
It’s no secret that more and more politicians have targeted law enforcement with anti-police legislation. Thankfully, the Arizona Police Association (APA), a state labor group made up of more than 12,000 officers and over 50 police agencies, was hard at work fighting for the rights and interests of Arizona law enforcement, corrections, detention and probation officers in the legislative process on the local, state and national levels. Read More
