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Glendale Law Enforcement Association is a well-respected outlet to supply the most accurate and concrete information to the media EVERY DAY. All board members have been media trained by experts in the field and recognize a melded overall program designed to build and enhance relationships with various publics works!
GLEA has mastered two elements that capture the essence of good issue management — early identification of issues with potential impact on the organization and strategic response designed to mitigate or capitalize on their consequences. GLEA public affairs’ is a public relations function that builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with governmental and local communities.
With support from the Arizona Police Association, GLEA recognizes lobbying is an even more focused part of public affairs. APA and GLEA continue to influence legislative and regulatory decisions in government.
GLEA continues public relations development with private and nonprofit organizations that in turn builds and maintains relationships with supporters and members.
Perception is everything –and GLEA effectively communicates how officers would want to be perceived by residents and opinion leaders. GLEA works diligently to protect the privacy and respect of our members, while representing them and the association with PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY AND PRIDE.
Our voices received national coverage on issues including immigration and discipline policies. While many people read the GLEA’s views in major newspapers, GLEA Directors and leadership were often heard discussing issues important to our members on local and national radio and television shows.
Recent News
*Must SEE* Arizona Police Assn. Annual Conference
No other Arizona police organization can provide a conference with the magnitude of these guest speakers. This three day educational conference provides the most up-to-date police issues…everything from use-of-force, legal and labor information. Please contact a GLEA board member if you would...
Please pray for our fallen officers in Chandler; Ledsema EOW: 7/28/10
Detective Carlos Ledesma, #600
End of Watch: 7/28/10
*Viewing will take place on Tuesday, Aug 3rd. 1600-1800 will be family only. 1800-2000 will be open to all others.
*Funeral will take place at Mission Community Church, 4450 E. Elliot Rd in Gilbert at 1000.
*Graveside services to follow immediately...
Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Expert Featured on Discovery Channel
Study: Assailant on the ground, hands underneath their body then turning to shoot.
Force Science, a resource used by the Legal Defense Fund that covers you, was featured on the Discovery Channel. Dr. Bill Lewenski and his scientists reenacted common scenarios officers are faced involving weapons.
The...
GLEA Endorses Judge Gerald Williams for JOP
Judge Gerald Williams
GLEA is pleased to announce their endorsement for Judge Gerald Williams for re-election a the Justice of Peace for the North Valley Justice Court.
Find out more about him at his website:
http://geraldwilliamsforjp.com
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APA Endorses Governor Jan Brewer in Upcoming Republican Primary
The Arizona Police Association Endorses Governor Janice “Jan” K. Brewer in Republican Primary. CLICK HERE TO READ THE RELEASE
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APA Meets with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder
APA Executive Director Brian Livingston along with Phoenix Law Enforcement Association executive board members Mark Spencer, Joe Clure and PLEA lobbyist and consultant Dr. Levi Bolton met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday in Washington D.C. This meeting was requested...
When Politics Interferes….. (Part 2)
The criminal and administrative investigations surrounding the Michael Johnson and Officer Authement incident are now complete. The investigations and the evidence obtained by local and federal authorities have been made visible for all to see. Statements made by victims, witnesses and...
Cabela’s Discount – June 30th – July 2nd
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Phoenix police officer killed mourned by LE Community – Info on Fundraisers
On May 26, 2010, at approximately 0130 Hrs., Phoenix Police Officer Travis Murphy paid the ultimate sacrifice with his life while attempting to detain a suspect that had eluded officers earlier. The suspect, identified as Daniel L. Martinez, drove at a high rate of speed into the neighborhood...
LDF Expert Demonstrates Science Behind Pending Attack
The Force Science Research team was recently in Oregon working with the Hillsboro Police Department on our new Prone Subjects Study and the DISCOVERY Channel was permitted to be there to film a sample of the research. As previously reported in FS News, the study focuses on documenting to the millisecond...
