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Public Safety Manager, Chief, Assistant City Manager, Public Safety Director.  With so many titles is it any wonder that there is often so much confusion over what the head of the Phoenix Police Department really is? http://youtu.be/u5wGRomUJWg

Was the Charter Violated? "Neither the Council nor any of its Members shall direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his removal from, office by the City Manager or by any of his subordinates, or kin any manner... Read More

PLEA extends it's heartfelt condolences to officers who worked for, as well as family members of Sgt. Sean Drenth who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on the night of October 18, 2010.  Sgt. Drenth was highly... Read More

Did Phoenix City Council members Michael Johnson and Michael Nowakowski overstep their bounds by contacting a police officer who is a witness in an ongoing homicide investigation?  One has to wonder if Councilman Johnson who is a former Phoenix Police... Read More

In the last week PLEA's attorneys have been working overtime on the Ofc. Richard Chrisman case.  Rich was scheduled to be Loudermilled (terminated) tomorrow (Oct. 26, 2010).  PLEA Attorneys Mike Napier (pictured at left) and Kathryn Baillie were successful in obtaining injunctive relief... Read More

On Oct 5, 2010 Phoenix Police Officer Richard Chrisman was involved in an on duty use of force incident while dealing with a hostile suspect at an emergency traffic call of a domestic violence in progress.  As the situation unfolded and officers... Read More