The Thunderbirds Honor First Responders

In honor of the men and women who actively serve this country in law enforcement, emergency services and the armed forces, they along with one accompanied guest are invited to be guests of The Thunderbirds (free of charge) at the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open, January 30th – February 5th at the TPC Scottsdale. This is the 11th year that the Thunderbirds have extended this free invitation.

All law enforcement, firefighters and military personnel and one accompanied guest will be admitted free of charge every day at the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible personnel (sworn officers) must present their official department ID or badge at any ticket booth at the main tournament entrance. Business cards and pay stubs will not be accepted as forms of ID. Tickets are limited to two per day, per each official department ID. Standard tournament spectator policies will be in enforced, including no firearms allowed.

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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.

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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