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Westwood/N.A.I.L.E.M. leader Donna Neill, seeing the prolific explosion of gold dealers in her area and knowing that some are outlets for stolen jewelry and other property, approached Arizona State Senator Michele Reagan to Sponsor S.B. 1221: “Precious items dealers; permanent... Read More

On Thursday, February 2, 2012, PLEA, in partnership with the Central City Precinct, 51K, and 52K Squads, hosted a benefit raffle/barbecue for Officer Anthony "Tony" Daley, 9190, who was shot and critically injured in the line of duty on November... Read More

While you may not be aware of it, in Arizona, there is a full court press to eliminate public employee unions through targeted legislation.  These bills, part of a long list, systematically disable all of the mechanisms that allow public... Read More

On February 7, 2012, News 5 provided continuing coverage re: an ongoing investigation into the department's Child Crimes Unit.  Many factors to include understaffing, excessively heavy caseloads, lack of Spanish speaking detectives, improper case management, pressure to bring cases to... Read More

The City Wants To Take Away Your Benefits Will Buividas, PLEA Treasurer/Chief Negotiator In light of a general improving economy, a city budget which has eliminated its structural deficit problem of a couple years ago, a $15 million surplus for next fiscal... Read More

Since PLEA represents Unit 4 employees of the Phoenix Police Department, which make up the majority of all Department employees when compared to civilians and management, it has always been past practice for the City to include PLEA in the... Read More