• The civil service process is not part of the police department process .
• The DOJ ’ s position regarding a box of challenge coins is speculation at best . No one threw away the evidence and made it go away . The investigators are attempting to draw a conclusion but are simply speculating . No one spoke to investigators regarding this event as those involved lost the trust of DOJ investigators .
• The conclusion ends with 37 “ recommended remedial measures ,” ( more than half of which , coincidentally , are cut and pasted from the Minneapolis findings report ), which contain around 90 individual recommendations . With a consent decree , the City can likely anticipate paying approximately more than $ 250 million in taxpayer money . This would amount to $ 2.7 million per recommendation . This does not include all the negative ramifications known to follow consent decrees . These remedial measures can be achieved by being accountable to the City Council and the community they represent . This would eliminate the huge expense and keep resources available for community programs .
• The police department does not shy away from change or improvement . Nonetheless , consent decrees do not solve problems .
The comments outlined above should create questions that the community should demand the DOJ answer . The DOJ will not provide these answers nor context so the police department will work to identify these specific incidents and will provide the context that should have been included .
Many of the “ recommended remedial measures ” have already been implemented by the police department , well before DOJ ’ s involvement .
In the end , we do not need an agreement with a failed and corrupt agency that will move the City in the wrong direction and cost hundreds of millions of dollars in the process .
Encourage our elected officials to stand strong against the DOJ bully .
If you have any questions or comments , I can be reached at the PLEA office or by email at dkriplean @ azplea . com .
POLICE OFFICERS CHARITY GALA
BY JOHN MAXWELL , SECRETARY , PLEA
PLEA Charities is hosting its annual Police Officers Charity Gala on October 5 , 2024 , from 6 p . m . to 11 p . m . at Events On Jackson in downtown Phoenix . The POCG planning committee is actively preparing to bring you the best event to date . Thank you to everyone on the committee for volunteering your time and backing the blue . This year the theme is Masquerade . Do not procrastinate because last year we sold out of tickets early , so make sure that you purchase now . I would also like to thank everyone that attended last year , because without you , this event would not have been possible . I received your feedback and aim to please . If you did not know , PLEA members receive an exclusive discounted rate on individual tickets and tables . This event benefits PLEA Charities to help support our brothers and sisters in blue and public safety across the state of Arizona . PLEA Charities has directly made an impact to help with compassionate donations to many officers this year totaling $ 37,000 .
We welcome you to arrive with a mask and enjoy live music from Crown Kings , who performed for us last year . They were more than happy to return and help contribute to the success of the charity . There is no color dress code this year , but we kindly ask that you do wear dress clothes as this is a premier formal event . Each guest will also receive a commemorative charm bracelet or tie clip at registration to add to last year ’ s event .
During cocktail “ hour-and-a-half ,” you can enjoy decadent hors d ’ oeuvres and three full bars for beverages . Each guest will receive two drink tickets for any beverage . There will be a large variety of items on display for silent auction to bid on . The proceeds from the cocktail bars will also benefit PLEA Charities as we have a special event liquor license .
Food will be themed for the Masquerade and served by Gilded Gatherings . After dinner service , we will hold the live auction which had quite the bidding battle over items last year , so don ’ t be shy raising your hand and shouting out your bid . Casino gaming tables are returning along with some new additions that will be fun and entertaining to keep those long-lasting memories with friends and family . This is your opportunity to share an evening with your significant other and friends .
Please share this information with your friends and family who would like to attend . You can purchase your tickets at pleacharities . org / events / police-officers-charity-gala . If you know of a business or have a potential donor or sponsor , please have them contact me at directly at charities @ pleacharities . org or call the PLEA office at 602-246-7869 .
I hope to see you at the Masquerade !
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