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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

Bud Tufley, President of the Border Patrol Local 2544 (Tucson Sector) recently forwarded to PLEA the following cautionary information for officers that encounter suspected "load vehicles".  The attached document shows the dangers that exist when trying to stop vehicles of... Read More

A recent incident occurred on April 2, 2010, involving a PPD motor officer who stopped a vehicle for speeding, discovered the operator had two suspensions against his license and  then prepared to tow the vehicle per ARS 28-3511.  There was... Read More