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Recent News
MPA Supports Keeping the Cubs in Mesa
Police services depend on sales tax revenue the Cubs bring to our city’s economy. In order to preserve our exisiting police jobs and salaries, we encourage Mesa voters to vote YES on 420. Members, please contact an executive board member for more information. http://www.cubswininaz.com
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*Must See* Arizona Police Assn. Annual Conference
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 MPA board member if you would...
Update from Mark Kelly
Hello Everyone,
This letter is to update everyone on my current situation and how I am doing. There have been a lot of people who have asked us what they can do to help us. There are a few things that you could do if you wanted to help. What we need help with is making meals, cleaning the house,...
Romley Hates Cops
As you vote in the primaries, MPA reminds you to go back in time when Rick Romley was our county attorney. Romley prosecuted innocent cops “to send a message”. Mesa officers were pursued in unjust criminal investigations that ultimately were cleared. We don’t need a county attorney...
APA Primary Endorsements
Arizona State Primary Political Endorsements (as of 7-22-2010)
Governor
Republican - Janice K. Brewer
Arizona State Senate
District 1 - Steve Pierce (R)
District 2 - Sylvia Laughter (D)
District 4 - Scott Bungaard (R)
District 5 - Bill Konopnicki (R)
District 6 - David Braswell (R)
District...
KPHO: Domestic Violence Increase
MESA, Ariz. — Investigators said they are seeing an increase in cases of domestic violence in the east valley.
“I’ve seen my caseload increase 20 to 25 percent,” said Det. Kurt Scanio, secretary of the Mesa Police Association.
Scanio attributed the rise to a number of factors, including...
AZ Republic: Mother sues over daughter’s death in Mesa police shooting
MPA continues to support the officers involved in this 2009 shooting. Please keep these officers, their families and the family of Celestina Manuel in your prayers.
Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/07/25/20100725mesa-daughter-shooting-police-lawsuit0724.html#ixzz0vSoN35BD
by...
Please pray for our fallen officers in Chandler; Ledsema EOW: 7/28/10
Detective Carlos Ledesma, #600
End of Watch: 7/28/10
*Viewing will take place on Tuesday, Aug 3rd. 1600-1800 will be family only. 1800-2000 will be open to all others.
*Funeral will take place at Mission Community Church, 4450 E. Elliot Rd in Gilbert at 1000.
*Graveside services...
RAND Study: Additional Officers & Preventing Crime Outweigh Personnel Costs
The RAND Corporation produced a study evaluating the cost of crime and investing in public safety. The analysis showed the benefits of having additional officers and preventing crime outweigh the personnel costs. “Many cities face financial difficulties and have to make tough choices about...
Tampa Officers Laid to Rest - MPA sends two officers to funeral
Officers David Curtis and Jeffery Kocab were laid to rest 07.03.10 after paying the ultimate sacrifice. MPA sent two officers to the funeral, and captured below how the law enforcement community is mourning two of their own. Tampa Police reported on 07.02.10 that the assailant, Dontae Morris, was...
