News

On Friday, June 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. PLEA was in attendance at the sentencing hearing for the defendant whose reckless conduct in starting a fire in an alley trash bin on March 14, 2001, led to the tragic and... Read More

This morning the Arizona Police Association announced their endorsement for Greg Stanton to be the next Mayor of Phoenix. During the course of the press conference Mr. Stanton said: "We put our trust in law enforcement every day to keep our... Read More

Require the Prior is a policing philosophy that embraces a proactive patrol plan on City streets and an aggressive prosecutorial approach in City Courts to hold career criminals accountable.  The genesis for this successful strategy that’s had a positive impact in... Read More

As most of you are already aware by now, the June election issue of the Monthly Recap is already out and all PLEA members should have received with it an election ballot along with a mail in envelope. Ballots and... Read More

PLEA was informed by Asst. Chief Blake McClelland on Wednesday June 29, 2011 that officers working the 2011 MLB All Star event would be allowed to deviate from existing uniform policy for the duration of the event only and would... Read More

The Tooth Fairy, Bigfoot, Leprechauns, Santa Claus, Aliens, the Loch Ness Monster, and police chiefs who are servant-leaders.  For many in the Phoenix Police Department, this list is comprised of mythological creatures.  They’re wonderful stories of lore but they just... Read More