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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

On Tuesday July 5, 2011 at the new Mountain View Precinct thanks were given to Commander AB Smith while incoming Commander Glenn Gardner received an appreciative welcome.  The “meet, eat, and greet” which was hosted by Teakwoods, PLEA and community... Read More

As modern American culture evolves, police culture oftentimes lags in keeping pace.  The wearing of tattoos is just one example of this dynamic.  The history of tattoos dates back thousands of years and they have been used for everything from... Read More