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As the voice for over 2600 Phoenix Police Officers and Detectives, it's important for PLEA to provide the best service to the citizens we protect and maintain the reputation earned by rank-and-file officers. In contrast to police management ignoring relevant information... Read More

Lateral officers will no longer be required to do the 60 day jail details that are rotated amongst the 6 precincts. Due to a recent grievance that was filed, the decision was made to exempt lateral officers from this detail.  PLEA would... Read More

The Indian School Corridor Citywide Coalition comprised of almost 550 businesses and over 19,000 households recently sent a letter to Representative Sam Crump in support of pending 'Just Cause' legislation.  If passed, this legislation would give every peace officer in the... Read More

The families of Shane Figueroa agreed to a sentencing plea from Salvador Vivas-Diaz for manslaughter.  The plea carried with it a 10.5-16 year penalty.  A trial would have produced a maximum penalty of 21 years.  The suspect, at the time... Read More

Retired PPD Officer Cory Figueroa, father of Shane Figueroa, recently wrote to PLEA to express thanks and gratitude from the family for all of the support that was shown during the recent sentencing hearing for the person who murdered Shane. The email read... Read More

Mike Napier has been a crucial part of the PLEA team for over 34 years.  He currently provides legal counsel for approximately 4000 police officers in Arizona.  Beyond PLEA, this includes the Glendale Law Enforcement Association, Gilbert Law Enforcement Association,... Read More