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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

PLEA recently received an e-mail communication from a concerned member.  The letter of concern had been e-mailed around the department and posted on the internet before your Association had seen it or had a chance to respond.  PLEA feels that... Read More

On Tuesday, November 9th, 2010, PLEA attorneys presented law enforcement testimony from responding personnel at the Chrisman hearing.  This sworn testimony from police employees gave the court a perspective on the limited information police management and the County Attorney utilized... Read More