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Phoenix Overtakes Philadelphia For 5th Place

| PLEA News
Yesterday's news headlines showed that Phoenix is now the 5th largest city in the country, surpassing Philadelphia in population for the first time since 2010.  Historically, Phoenix and Philly have traded positions over the years and as is the norm,... Read More

Staffing update: PLEA Responds to City Manager’s Letter

| PLEA News
PLEA has gone out in the media for the last several months to highlight the issues on dangerously low staffing levels with regard to police manpower.  This has included many media interviews, attendance at City Council and Public Safety Subcommittee... Read More

PLEA’s Newest Video on Department Staffing

| PLEA News
After hosting a press conference on December 5, 2016, regarding Phoenix Police Department staffing shortages, PLEA met with the City Manager, Mayor, and every member of the City Council to address this critical issue.  We have provided them with facts... Read More

PLEA Asks Mayor and Council for Commitment to Resolve Staffing Crisis

| PLEA News
On Tuesday March 21, 2017, PLEA hand carried letters to the offices of the Mayor and City Council asking for a firm commitment with regard to finding the needed funds to properly staff the Phoenix Police Department.  PLEA held a... Read More

PLEA Speaks on PD Manpower Crisis at Public Safety Subcommittee

| PLEA News
On Wednesday March 8, 2017, PLEA Attended the monthly Public Safety Subcommittee meeting held at City Hall.  As previously reported on the PLEA website, PLEA has, over the course of the last several weeks, met with every Councilperson to include... Read More

PLEA Continues to Advocate for Staffing

| PLEA News
Since holding our December 5, 2016 press conference, PLEA has continued in our mission to find ways to get the Phoenix Police Department staffed at a level consistent with national averages of 2.5 officers per 1000 people for cities with... Read More