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 like to attend or for more information.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APA CONFERENCE BROCHURE 2010

Senator Russell Pearce (R) spoke with APA and GLEA President Justin Harris regarding the Safe Neighborhoods bills before it was introduced. The many bills turned into one (SB 1070) and changed dramatically thanks to APA.  The final bill did incorporate all the changes APA requested for law enforcement.

SB-1070 has numerous safeguards included to protect the rights of minority groups. The bill requires reasonable suspicion for officers to make contact and also contains language that allows officers discretion in enforcing the law. The only MANDATES in the law are:

1. Officers cannot stop a person based solely on race, color, or national origin (racial profiling).

2. “No official or agency of this state or a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state may limit or restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.”

The Arizona Police Association and its members were the only organization asked to support the governor in the signing of SB 1070 last Friday.

READ THE FINAL SB 1070 HERE

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.

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