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The recent events involving Councilman Johnson and Officer Brian Authement as well as Councilman Johnson’s statements concerning those events require a response from PLEA.   We have two members of our police family on opposing sides of a very serious issue. ... Read More

On Thursday afternoon, March 25, 2010, after receiving numerous calls from the membership, PLEA met with Executive Assistant Chief Joe Yahner and Commander Rob Handy reference the recent “maximum staffing” policy that was to be implemented on Cesar Chavez Day.... Read More

On March 25, 2010, Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio sent the folowing coments in an e-mail to his constituents in District 6 regarding the recent events surrounding officer Brian Authement. PLEA is very appreciative of the common sense and words... Read More

Citizens for Phoenix is a grassroots group recently formed in response to the current budget crisis that the city finds itself in.  It is supported by numerous neighborhood and community coalitions and alliances. PLEA has also partnered with Citizens for... Read More

On the Tuesday evening broadcast of the Mac and Gaydos show on KTAR, the talk show duo discussed the recent events surrounding the arrest of Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson.   The hosts of the show called for Councilman Johnson to step down... Read More

On Good Friday, April 2, 2010, PLEA, Ann Malone (Require the Prior), and Rev. Oscar Tillman (NAACP) met at the PLEA office.  The time spent together was extremely positive.  PLEA shared our members’ concerns with both Mrs. Malone and Rev.... Read More