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Features Editor Shanna Hogan of the Times Publications recently did an article on the Mark Goudeau "Baseline Killer" case with specific emphasis on the handling of evidence by the Phoenix Police Department Crime Lab. There have been numerous concerns raised with regard to... Read More

On March 18, 2009, PLEA forwarded a letter to City Manager Frank Fairbanks outlining several instances where PPD SUPERVISORS had engaged in alleged misconduct by making inappropriate racial comments. The letter also pointed out instances where minority officers had received discipline yet non-minority SUPERVISORS who had engaged... Read More

On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the Indian School Corridor-Citywide Association held a press conference at the PLEA Office to present its first annual 'To Protect and Serve' award.  This years award was presented to Officer Rusty Stuart and Commnader AB Smith of... Read More

PLEA met with Councilman Mike Johnson on Wednesday, April 15.  Councilman Johnson spoke with Assistant Chief Tom Lannon about retirees serving in a reserve capacity for the police department. Councilman Johnson directed PLEA to communicate to PLEA members that retired officers will... Read More

PLEA received word on 04/15/09 that Public Safety Manager Harris resigned his seat on the AZ POST Board approximately two weeks ago with no reason given. As a result, Phoenix, which is the fifth largest city in the nation, is now... Read More

Lt. Bob Jones spoke on behalf of Phoenix Police management at City Hall on Wednesday, April 22. PLEA agrees with Lt. Bob Jones about diversity and successes in the Phoenix Police Department. PLEA disagrees with his denial that EEO problems and... Read More