Justice was served for Officer Jeremy Esh, as the criminal that shot him in 2006 was sentenced to 24 years behind bars. The Glendale Law Enforcement Association considers Esh a real hero because he came back to a profession where he continues to be put in harm’s way.  GLEA will also be holding the courts to those 24 years, because we do not need this criminal back on the street.

You are a real hero, Officer Esh.  Thank you for your service.

Click here for the Arizona Republic Interview

Click here to view the KPHO Interview with Officer Esh

Click here to read the article from KPHO about his interview

Click here to read the Arizona Republic Article about the sentencing

Click here to read “Your West Valley’s” article about the sentencing

Click here to read the Peoria Times article about the sentencing

The month of January 2010 was one of the deadliest months for police across the nation.  According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), law enforcement deaths are up 31% over last January 2009 nationwide.  However, the Glendale Law Association (GLEA) reminds the public that officers remain committed to their duties, and will continue to serve their public.

“Clearly, the deaths of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler and DPS Officer Chris Marano have sent shockwaves throughout the law enforcement community,” states Justin Harris, President of the Glendale Law Enforcement Association.  “These losses have reminded all officers how important their training is and how fast one could lose their life.”

NLEOMF released that there have been seventeen (17) officer fatalities this month, six (6) of which were from gun fire and up 500% from last January.  “Officers have a duty to protect and serve,” adds Harris. “The law enforcement professionals I have spoken with continue to take pride in their jobs despite the dangers.”

Officers continue to deal with the unknowns of any traffic stop, which is one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement.  “People continue to fight back against our officers in efforts to not go to jail, or other personal reasons,” says Harris.  “This adds additional dangers to our job.”

GLEA’s mission is to promote the positive role of Law Enforcement Professionals, and to protect and secure rights and benefits for their members through effective representation with local, state and national governments.

Tracy, and her two boys, Christopher and Kyle, were adopted by the members of GLEA this Christmas.  The single mother works with a few off-duty officers at Fry’s Grocery Store and supports her two boys, including one with special needs. On December 21st, GLEA members and their “Blue Santa” delivered much needed clothes and toys for the family, along with a food gift certificate to make sure they had a nice Christmas meal.

“When you meet Tracy, you know she has a great heart and would do anything for her two boys,” states Justin Harris, President of the Glendale Law Enforcement Association.  “It was very fulfilling for Glendale police officers to make sure a Glendale family received special Christmas gifts for the holidays.”

This was the first GLEA Adopt-a-Family Christmas project, but it will not be the last.  GLEA plans to do this every year for a special Glendale family in efforts to further a positive rapport with our community.  “It is important that law enforcement build lasting relationships with our Glendale children.  They should always know we are here for them, now and later in life,” adds Harris.

GLEA’s mission is to promote the positive role of Law Enforcement Professionals, and to protect and secure rights and benefits for our members through effective representation with local, state, and national governments.  The organization is currently the largest association representing active Glendale Police Officers.

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GLEA is adopting  a local Glendale family in need this holiday season.  Our “Blue Santa” will be delivering gifts to the family.  More information will be available as soon as we decide on a date for the delivery of their gifts…

If you would like to participate with this holiday event, please contact Justin Harris at president@azglea.com or 623-205-9843