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Officers’ Assailant Sentenced to 63 Years

| PLEA News
On August 4, 2011, Phoenix Police Officers James Spross and Nicholas Pittatsis attempted to contact Mike Alvarez, who was riding his bicycle in a Maryvale neighborhood.  The officers did not know who Alvarez was as they were following him and... Read More

First Responders Treated Like 2nd Class Citizens

| PLEA News
On April 18, 2013, Judge Susan R. Bolton of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Phoenix officers who refused to voluntarily submit DNA in connection with the death of Phoenix Police... Read More

Goldwater Institute Attacks Police Officers

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As you have probably heard by now, this week the presiding judge in the Goldwater lawsuit ignored the fundamental arguments of the case and ruled against your right to effective representation. The court granted the injunction requested by The Goldwater Institute... Read More

PLEA Membership Meetings Cancelled

| PLEA News
Unfortunately, due to Judge Katherine Cooper's decision regarding the Goldwater Injunction, PLEA Membership meetings scheduled for 7:30 am and 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 (tomorrow) have been cancelled, as none of the six PLEA Board members formerly assigned... Read More

Goldwater Ruling Update

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As most of you are already aware, the ongoing battle between PLEA and the City of Phoenix against The Goldwater Institute is continuing. Judge Katherine Cooper of the Maricopa County Superior Court issued an injunction against PLEA and the City for... Read More

Leadership and Morale Survey Results Are In!

| PLEA News
On Wednesday May 8, 2013, PLEA in conjunction with PPSLA held a joint press conference at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Phoenix to discuss the results of the recent leadership and morale survey that went out to all Phoenix Police... Read More