Ballistic Vest Sought For Independent Testing

On November 26, 2011, Officer Anthony Daley, 9190, was critically injured when he was shot in the line of duty.  Due to his injuries resulting from what may have been a ballistic vest failure, PLEA, in partnership with the Phoenix Police Department, is seeking a ballistic vest of the same make, model, and preferably lot number, as Officer Daley was wearing in order to perform further testing.  This would ensure the vests comply with NIJ standards and are safe for use.

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Danny's Car Wash Gives Back

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the Danny’s Family Car Wash location at 315 West Bell Road, in Phoenix hosted a benefit car wash with all proceeds going to the family of fallen Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff William Coleman, who was killed in the line of duty on January 8, 2012.  Donations from this event totaled over twenty-three thousand dollars.  PLEA would like to personally acknowledge and thank Danny’s Family Companies for their efforts in this fundraising event.  Through the years, Danny’s has been a key player in fallen officer fundraisers all over the Valley, donating the use of their facilities and staff to facilitate these events.  Other key participants included the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Fund, which facilitated the event, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and PLEA, which all provided personnel to work the line and collect donations.  PLEA would like extend a personal thank you to everyone , including the community in making this fundraiser, despite its tragic theme, a success.

Please check the tickets and discounts section of the Members Only section of the website or call the PLEA Office for information on current discounts offered to PLEA members through Danny’s.

Happy Camper Golf Tournament

The eighth annual Happy Camper Golf Tournament will take place on January 25, 2012 at the Whirlwind Golf Club, located at 5692 West North Loop Road in Chandler.  This event, which is sponsored by the Fiesta Bowl, benefits the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Youth Foundation, whose mission is to promote and sponsor interpersonal relationships between law enforcement officers in Maricopa County and its youth.

This year, PLEA has sponsored one of the holes on the course.

CLICK HERE for an informational flyer, which also contains a registration form for the event.

 

 

 

Benefit Cookout a Huge Success!

Even in the face of tragedy, teamwork can lead to success, as was evident in the benefit cookout held for fallen Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff William Coleman on January 11, 2011 at the PLEA Garage Grill.  The Deputies Law Enforcement Association, DLEA, asked for PLEA's assistance.  PLEA provided the venue and facilitated the event, which raised over $25,000, all which will go directly to the family of Deputy Coleman.

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