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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

The month of November has historically been associated as a time of thanksgiving since the founding days of America when the first pilgrim settlers had a feast of thanksgiving shared with Native Americans as a symbol of gratitude and gratefulness... Read More

On October 6, 2010, PLEA’s fundraising cookout for the Phoenix Police Explorer program was a great success.  With the commitment, participation, and investment by officers, City management, Council members, MCSO personnel, and community partners, PLEA was able to raise over... Read More

In a response to the State’s objection to reconvene a grand jury, Officer Chrisman’s attorney, Craig Mehrens, shares some important issues involved in a PLEA member’s case.  We learn from this document that the domestic violence suspect, Danny Rodriguez, attempted... Read More

As citizens of the United States we live under the concept “innocent until proven guilty.”  As police officers for the City of Phoenix we operate under a policy that states, “Officers should keep an open mind for the possibility that... Read More