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17th Annual Highway Patrol Christmas Bear Program Kicks-Off Throughout Arizona Hospitals

Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) members are celebrating its 17th year of bringing Christmas joy to children receiving treatment in various medical centers across the state.  These dedicated Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees will begin delivering bears and holiday cheer December 16th through Christmas Day. The mission of the program is to carry out [...]

Quick Contacts

AZ Department of Public Safety http://www.azdps.gov (602)223-2000 AHPA Executive Secretary – General Inquiries Colleen Girard 480-899-4675 The Law Offices of Dale Norris, P.C. Dale Norris Email 602-307-5627 AHPA Magazine – Inquiries Regarding Solicitations for Donations & Advertising Vicki Toll – Editor 602-910-0400 AHPA Media Relations Public Safety Authority Medias Stacey Dillon EMAIL 480.225.4809 Verizon Contact [...]

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Click it or Ticket – Seatbelt safety for you and your family.

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses budget cuts that the state is facing and how public safety will be effected…

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Arizona Highway Patrol Association’s 2nd Annual Comfort Bear Toy Drive

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JIM CROSS-KTAR-Highway Patrol Officers Moonlighting

Jim Cross from KTAR informs the public that many officers are moonlighting to help their income.

JIM CROSS-KTAR-Arizona Highway Patrol Officers Moonlighting

Jim Cross from KTAR informs the public that many officers are moonlighting to help their income.

JIM CROSS-KTAR-Arizona Highway Patrol Officers MOONLIGHING

Jim Cross from KTAR informs the public that many officers are moonlighting to help their income.

AHPA on Pat McMahon – Wet Weather Driving Tips

Sgt. Bill Rogers with the Arizona Highway Patrol Association speaks with Pat McMahon on safe driving tips for the wet weather.

AZ Highway Patrol Speaks with Pat McMahon on Spring Break Travel Tips

Arizona Highway Patrol Association Speaks with Pat McMahon on Spring Break Travel Tips. Sgt. Bill Rogers and AHPA encourages everyone to be safe during their travels. 

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett Budget Presentation

Arizona Secretary of State, Ken Bennett, attending AHPA’s annual meeting in Prescott last month and presented a clear way to understand the state’s budget.  The “Tissue Box” demonstration (as it has been coined) was found to be particularly helpful to those that were at the meeting.  Mr. Bennett has allowed it to be shared with [...]

20 Year Ring Order Form

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Department of Public Safety Officer or Civilian. 2. Twenty years in the PSPRS (sworn) or ASRS (civilian) Retirement System. 3. Minimum of the last 15 years of continuous membership in AHPA before the 20th year in your retirement system (effective 12/31/92). 4. Your ring will not be ordered without a copy of [...]

A “Coined” Commemoration

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) is commemorating its’ long history as a partner with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in advancing the quality of life for DPS employees, serving our community, and in remembering our fallen DPS Officers.  This commemoration is being done with the availability of two challenge coins. In case some [...]

Verizon Wireless Benefit

I am your employee benefits coordinator for Verizon Wireless. I am available to assist you with all your wireless needs and provide you with the best in class service that Verizon Wireless is known for in the industry. Here are some of the current benefits available to you: * Monthly access discount of 15% * [...]

November 2010 Meeting Minutes

The November 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference Center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                        Jimmy Chavez Executive [...]

7th Annual Run To Remember

7th Annual “Run to Remember” – Honoring our Fallen Law Enforcement Heroes 1 mile fun Run/Walk & 5K Fun Run/Walk Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, Arizona Sunday, January 9, 2011 7:30 Registration, 8:30 Start Time All proceeds of the run/walk will go to the families of officers that will be honored at National Police Week in May [...]

AHPA Helps Teens & Parents Understand Distracted Driving

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens in America, and the most frequent causes are distracted and reckless driving. To put the brakes on the high number of young casualties, the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) and Impact Teen Drivers, a public awareness and education program focusing on distracted and reckless driving, [...]

September 2010 Meeting Minutes

The August 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 1000 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference Center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  Prior to the meeting, the Working Groups had met from 0900- 1000 hours. President Chavez began the meeting with [...]

August 2010 Meeting Minutes

The August 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference Center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                        Jimmy Chavez Executive [...]

Wish comes true for Chino Valley teenager

By Linda Stein The Daily Courier Trains have enthralled Evan Johnson since he was a small boy. On Saturday the 14-year-old Chino Valley teenager suffering from a life-threatening heart condition will fly with his family to Alaska to ride a train and see a glacier courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona. “I never thought [...]

Passing of former AHPA lobbyist Ed Wren

Former AHPA lobbyist, Edward James Wren, passed away, surrounded by those he loved, on July 31, 2010. He was 68. Born in Syracuse, NY, to Edwin Francis and Helen Beatrice Wren, Ed grew up in NY and Florida. He graduated from Florida State University in 1964. After graduation his work would take him from Florida [...]

July 2010 Meeting Minutes

The July 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference Center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                        Jimmy Chavez Executive [...]

Please keep in your thoughts our Fallen Chandler Officers; Ledesma #600 EOW: 7/28/10

Detective Carlos Ledesma, #600 End of Watch: 7/28/10 Please pray for the two Chandler Detectives that underwent surgery and are listed at this time in stable condition. Message from our brothers and sisters from Chandler Law Enforcement Association (CLEA): In this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our fellow officers [...]

June 2010 Meeting Minutes

The June 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 1000 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Prescott resort located in Prescott, Arizona. President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President -                     Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer               Pat Eagan District One                    Dave [...]

Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Expert on Discovery Channel

Force Science, a resource used by the Legal Defense Fund that covers you, was featured on the Discovery Channel. Dr. Bill Lewenski and his scien- tists reenacted common scenarios officers are faced involving weapons. The reenactment shows an assailant on the ground firing a gun from underneath their body. Force Science uses the study to [...]

Memorial Day Weekend Travelers – Be Safe

As many travelers gear up for Memorial Day weekend, the Arizona Highway Patrol Association reminds the public to be careful.  Americans have a choice when traveling, and the AHPA urges them to protect themselves if they do choose to travel anywhere in or outside of the United States.  Here are some security tips for Arizonans [...]

May 2010 Meeting Minutes

The April 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by Executive Vice President Bob Gilbert at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  Vice President Gilbert began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President – (Proxy) [...]

AHPA Officer Cooks Up His Favorite Meal for Sonoran Living

Sgt. Bill Rogers’ 20-year DPS career has taken him all over the state. Arizona Highway Patrol officers patrol 6,000 miles of our state. Throughout his travels he has had the opportunity to get a taste of all the regional flavors Arizona has to offer. This is one of his favorite recipes, which he says is [...]

Highway Patrol Thanks Voters for Voting Yes on Prop 100

In times when the economy has hit many families negatively, voters showed Arizona that public safety is a priority.  The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) thanks voters who supported Proposition 100. The temporary sales tax will allow Department of Public Safety (DPS) to operate at its current levels. “Arizona Highway Patrol Association is thankful  people [...]

AHPA in Final Push for Yes on 100!

Voters go to the polls today (May 18th) to decide the fate of many state agencies.  AHPA continues to be on the forefront in educating the public on why it is so important to vote Yes on 100.  Voting yes saves hundreds of DPS jobs, and keeps us at our current service levels.  View and [...]

Legislative Report for AHPA – April 19th, 2010

Take a moment to view this extensive report on legislative news important to AHPA members.  This report has been compiled by R&R Partners on behalf of AHPA. Week of April 19th in Review Today marked the 103rd day of the legislative session. This week, the Committees of the Whole in both the Senate and the [...]

DPS, AHPA and FOP Hold Press Conference About Prop 100

AHPA President Jimmy Chavez and FOP President John Ortelano joined Director Halliday to speak about what could happen if Prop 100 does not go through. Director Halliday expressed that if Prop 100 does not pass, the agency will not be the same, and could lose up to 100 officers and many civilians. AHPA President Chavez [...]

Vote Yes on 100! Find Out How to Get the Word Out!

A temporary revenue source is a must for our state because core government responsibilities, like public safety, must be funded adequately.  Otherwise, the state would be forced to deal with 2010 crimes, 2010 prison counts at 2004-era funding levels.  If Prop 100 fails, DPS is expecting another $10.9M cut from our 2011 budget and lay-off [...]

AHPA Honors 28 DPS Officers Killed in Line of Duty with Memorial Ceremony

The men and women of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) will paid their respects to the 28 Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers who have been killed in the line of duty. The Annual AHPA Police Officer Memorial Ceremony is took place Monday, May 3rd at 9 A.M. During this years’ ceremony, a [...]

Budget Update From President Chavez

This e-Blast is to answer some of the questions regarding the position of AHPA on the budget-imposed furloughs.  After the passage of the budget during the 7th Legislative Special Session, I met with Director Halliday to inform him of the official position of AHPA regarding the furloughs.  As you recall, the budget imposed six furlough [...]

Lt. Eric Shuhandler Act Now Law, Protecting Police Officers from Felons

Protecting Police Arizona House Bill 2062 was signed into law — making it a more serious felony to assault a police officer. HB 2062 makes it a Class 5 felony to assault a peace officer, and makes it a Class 4 felony to commit aggravated assault that results in injury to a peace officer. Many [...]

Aviation Cuts to DPS

Northern Arizona will have air units removed from Flagstaff and Kingman.  Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler spoke with the media on the state’s budget cuts they are seeing in Northern Arizona, including less DPS air units responding to emergencies.  AHPA urges members and the community to vote for Prop 100.  We do not want to see [...]

DPS furloughs

AHPA Members: On the morning of March 25, Kelsey Lundy and I met with Brian McNeil of the Governor’s Office.  The purpose of the meeting was to get more insight and understanding of the process by which furloughs would be implemented or exempted based on the recently passed budget for FY2011 and FY2012, which was [...]

March 2010 Meeting Minutes

The March 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                         Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer & [...]

Spring Breakers Beware – Be Safe Traveling to Mexico

As many college students gear up for the spring break holiday next week, the Arizona Highway Patrol Association reminds our young adults to be careful when traveling to Mexico.  Increased violence in Mexico has caused concern for law enforcement, and they are reminding students about safety when traveling. “There is no doubt law enforcement has [...]

AHPA Talks With Public About Prescription Drugs Usage

Sgt. Bill Rogers from the Arizona Highway Patrol Association speaks to the public on prescription drug usage and how law enforcement is dealing with its escalated use. Article written by/or information provided by AHPA

Tells Us Why You Want to Protect Education and Public Safety

Since the Yes on 100 campaign to protect education and public safety launched a few weeks ago, tens of thousands of Arizonans have signed up to support our efforts. They know that Proposition 100 is a responsible solution for Arizona at this time. We want to know why you support Prop 100, the campaign to [...]

February 2010 meeting minutes

The February 2010 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                         Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer & [...]

14th Annual Officer Bob Martin Mile Clean-Up

The family and friends of Officer Robert K. Martin, a DPS officer who was shot to death during a traffic stop on August 15, 1995, get together yearly to remember him and his service.  The Beeline Highway, where a memorial for Officer Martin remains, is kept beautiful in his honor.  The Arizona Highway Patrol Association’s [...]

Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Up 31% – Officers Continue to Protect and Serve

Arizona – 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 Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) reminds the public that officers remain committed to their [...]

Highway Patrol Supports Temporary Sales Tax to Assist Funding to Public Safety

Arizona is experiencing unprecedented budget issues, and the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) is supportive of measures that would encourage revenue to assist public safety. In light of recent police tragedies and department cuts, the AHPA is supportive of Governor Brewer’s proposal for a temporary sales tax to continue funding support to the Department of [...]

AHPA reminds drivers about staying safe in rainy weather

spoke with Fox viewers about driving in dangerous weather.  On January 21st, Governor Jan Brewers declared a state of emergency for the State of Arizona.  Though the public still has get around, AHPA was able to provide tips to folks that need to drive.  View the video below to hear some of these safety points [...]

Governor Proposes 5% Pay Cut for All State Employees – No DPS Lay-Offs

Governor Jan Brewer announced her plan last Friday to help resolve the current Arizona budget deficit.  The plan includes a 5% pay reduction for all state employees for 2010 and 2011, along with service cuts for state departments.  The proposal did not include further operating cuts to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Arizona [...]

Highway Patrol Officers and Civilians Welcome New Director

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) welcomes the announcement of their new Department of Public Safety (DPS) director, Robert C. Halliday. “We thank Governor Brewer for choosing someone who has a tremendous insight into our department, as well as passion and commitment to our profession,” states Sgt. Jimmy Chavez, President of the AHPA. Director Halliday [...]

Click it or Ticket

Many Arizona law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Public Safety, have received grant money to specifically enforce seatbelt safety.  The “Click it or Ticket” laws have many parameters that any driver or passenger should know about.  The Arizona Highway Patrol Association is providing seatbelt safety tips to the public that goes beyond the simple [...]

Reid Open Enrollment Seminars Discount

Dear AHPA Members: Thank you very much for registering the Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona AHPA as a member of the Reid Preferred Group of Associations (RPGA). Your RPGA Association Code Number is A20-135.  Please advise all your members that they must use this number when registering for our Reid Open Enrollment Seminars or when [...]

AHPA’s Safety Tips for the Holidays

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association helped equip the public with safety tips for this holidays season.  Read and view what officers did below by to helping citizens understand DUI laws and safe driving tips to keep our Arizona community safe. Article written by/or information provided by AHPA Sonoran Living, ABC 15:  8 tips to stay [...]

High-Speed Chases Serve as a Reminder of Officer-Involved Critical Incidents

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) released preliminary statistics today about law enforcement related deaths as Arizona Department of Public Safety officers were involved in a high speed chase with a suspect on I-17 through Phoenix and then up to the high country.  The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) members know far too [...]

Funeral Services for Officer Marano

Officer Chris Marano, 28, was struck on Loop 101 near Seventh Avenue. He was on the freeway to lay down a spike strip to help end a police chase. Visitation: Tuesday 22 December 2009, 1900 – 2100 hrs. Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 E. Greenway Rd. Service: Wednesday 23 December 2009, 1000 hrs. Christ Church of [...]

December 2009 Meeting Minutes

Secretary’s Note:  The day after this AHPA meeting, December 17, 2009, Officer Christopher Marano, Badge 6759, was killed in the line of duty.  His memory will be served during the January AHPA meeting. Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS & AHPA CHARITIES MEETING December 16, 2009 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT                        Page 2 AHPA STAFF PRESENT  [...]

Christmas Bear Program 2009

Once again the AHPA sponsored Christmas Bear Program is going strong as coordinators and volunteers are stepping up to bring a Happy Christmas to children around the state. We have received confirmation from the coordinators listed below and encourage any volunteers to contact them directly if you want to help out. You will probably notice [...]

Marijuana Legalization

Recent polls show that public support for legalizing marijuana has gone up.  Since 2000, 44% of the general public are supportive of the usage of marijuana.  AHPA was asked to sit down with KTVK and discuss the issues with legalizing this drug.  Marijuana legalization supports hope that this issues gets on to the 2010 Arizona [...]

September 2009 Meeting Minutes

The September 2009 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                         Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer & [...]

Sign Online to Boycott Violent Game

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is mounting a vigorous campaign to discourage parents and caregivers from purchasing or allowing children access to the 25-to-Life video game. The NLEOMF is a nonprofit organization representing the nation’s 15 largest law enforcement organizations. It was established in 1984 to generate increased public support [...]

Latest DPS Budget Update From Your AHPA President

October 14, 2009 AHPA Board of Directors: On Thursday at 4:00 p.m., I attended a briefing in the Director’s conference room regarding the 15% budget cut exercise.  I was given a paper outlining the line-items cuts that amount to the 15%.  The figures were staggering to say the least.  Ultimately, the cuts are severe and [...]

In depth: DPS budget crisis

Arizona Highway Patrol Association Thanks Governor for Passing DPS Budget Bill (State of Arizona)  The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) thanked Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, today for signing into law H2010.  This bill finalizes the budget for Department of Public Safety (DPS) and allows them to provide law enforcement services without interruption. “We are very [...]

AHPA Meets with Senator McCain

On 27 Aug 2009, AHPA President Jimmy Chavez, Vice President Bob Gilbert and Executive Officer Pat Eagan met with Senator John McCain at his Phoenix office.  The meeting had been requested by Senator McCain to discuss several issues and to ask for AHPA’s endorsement for his Senate Campaign.  During the meeting several topics were discussed [...]

50% less Highway Patrol officers on Arizona roads

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Police “Comfort Bear” toy drive

Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) leads off their yearly “Comfort Bear” toy drive June 25th through July 26th to help console kids impacted by tragedy.   AHPA is urging those willing to help by donating any stuffed animal, as the level is significantly lower from years past. Go to any participating Pep Boys (find the closest [...]

July 2009 Meeting Minutes

The July 2009 Board of Directors & AHPA Charities Meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by Southern Vice President Celina Murrieta-Gonzales at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  Vice -President Celina Murrieta-Gonzales began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President (Proxy)                 [...]

Photo Radar Exemption

The AHPA, in partnership with the APA, successfully introduced legislation exempting on duty first responders from photo enforcement action or measures. As a result, ARS 28-1202 will take effect September 30, 2009. This is another example of the AHPA, through the strength and support of its membership, striving to improve the working conditions for DPS [...]

The Pinky Ring Gives it Away

The Top Ten Signs The Suspect Is Connected To Organized Crime 1. He used his only phone call to contact a guy named “Mikey Two-Guns.” 2. He keeps telling the detectives to call his “handlers” at the Bureau. 3. Last year he gave everyone in the neighborhood a flat-screen TV for Christmas. 4. Neighbors call [...]

June 2008 – Meeting Minutes

The June 2008 meeting was called to order at 1000 hours by Southern Vice-President Celina Murrieta-Gonzales at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center located at 1500 Highway 69, Prescott, Arizona.  Vice-President Celina Murrieta-Gonzales began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Executive Officer                 Pat Eagan D-2 & Northern Vice President     Mark Haughey [...]

June 2009 Meeting Minutes

June 2009 Meeting Minutes The June 2009 Annual Membership & Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 1000 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center located in Prescott, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                         Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer                 Pat [...]

AG’s Memo to LE on Zylon Vests

To view this information in PDF format click on the link below. AG’s Memo to Law Enforcement on Zylon vests Article written by/or information provided by tcamos

Pay Parity in Now Law

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These Bills Have Been Introduced

The following bills have been introduced and are identified as priority legislation for the AHPA.  Please note that efforts involving the budget are ongoing through the course of the session.  Also, we are working with ASRS and Representative Marian McClure on developing the legislation creating a DROP program for ASRS, but it has not yet [...]

May 6th Legislative Alert

May 6, 2009 AHPA Members, Yesterday in the House Appropriations Committee, House Bill 2636 received a Do Pass recommendation.  This budget bill is a concern to us because of the language contained in Section 11 of the bill.  That language would cause an increase to the employee contribution for members of PSPRS and CORP.  The [...]

July 2008 – Meeting Minutes

The June 2008 Arizona Highway Patrol Association monthly meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Mountain Preserve Conference Center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                         Jimmy Chavez Executive Officer                 Pat Eagan D-2 & [...]

December 2005 – Meeting Minutes

Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 21, 2005 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT                        Page 2 AHPA STAFF PRESENT                           Page 2 MEMBERS PRESENT                              Page 2 GUESTS PRESENT                               Page 2 NEW SWORN MEMBERS                            Page 2 NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS                         Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED                     Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS                    Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE [...]

Reliance Armor Systems Closes Doors

January 1. 2006 Dear Valued Customers and Distributors, We, at Reliance Armor have always done our best, to design and produce the most practical and safe protection equipment on the market. Everyone in our company has taken pride in their job knowing they were helping lo save lives. However, it has become more difficult to [...]

Posted Calendars and Committee Hearings

Posted Calendars and Committee Hearings H2111: WORKERS’ COMP; DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Hearing:House com (Wed 1/25 at 9am, House Rm. 5) H2174: PHOTO ENFORCEMENT; SIGNAGE Hearing:House trans (Thu 1/26 at 9am, House Rm. 3) H2229: PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL BOARD; COMPOSITION Hearing:House gov ref (Wed 1/25 at 1:30pm, House Rm. 3) H2615: SCHOOL CROSSINGS; TRAFFIC VIOLATION Hearing:House [...]

February 2006 – Meeting Minutes

Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 18, 2006 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT                        Page 2 AHPA STAFF PRESENT                           Page 2 MEMBERS PRESENT                              Page 2 GUESTS PRESENT                               Page 2 THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS                    Page 2 NEW SWORN MEMBERS                            Page 2 NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS                         Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED                     Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE [...]

Dues Reduction

Dear AHPA Member: With the ever increasing cost of living, the current state of our economy and the lack of any kind of substantial pay increase, your AHPA Board of Directors realizes it is becoming more and more difficult for you to make ends meet.  In the true AHPA spirit of representing and supporting our [...]

APA Saves DROP

Early in this year’s legislative session I was quite shocked to get a telephone call from a former colleague at the Phoenix Police Department who said, “You”ve got to stop the FOP from getting rid of DROP!”  After calming my friend, I assured him that nobody was getting rid of DROP, but he insisted it [...]

Caring for the Old Dawgs

The Thin Gray Line is Becoming a Reality: Caring for the Old Dawgs Recently, I attended a management seminar on the inclusion of Generation X and Y in our departments. One chief brought up an issue that struck home with many of us older folk. His point was we are constantly trying to find ways [...]

APA Recognizes AZ Senators

Arizona Police Association Recognizes Senator Verschoor and Representative Farnsworth as Best Law Makers. On June 28, 2006, the Arizona Police Association honored Arizona State Senator Thayer Verschoor and Arizona State Representative Eddie Farnsworth with the 2006 Legislative Hero Awards.  Given to a member of the Arizona Senate and Arizona House of Representatives, the Legislative Hero [...]

Moral Body Armor

Moral Body Armor Weaving our own protection, one thread at a time Updated: May 20th, 2006 05:59 PM PDT MICHAEL QUINN Ethics Contributor Officer.com It’s easy, in retrospect, to talk about some of the tough ethical choices I made during my career. And I know I have minimized a lot of the bad choices I [...]

Another Career Saved

Mike Napier’s Law Office Saves Another Career January 13, 2006 The cornerstone of APA’s success is the superior legal coverage provided by the Law Offices of Michael Napier. Mr. Napier has been representing police officers since 1975. Through many fights and struggles for police labor to gain power and respect in Arizona, Mr. Napier and [...]

Reduced Discipline

Attorney Jan Feltz with the Law Offices of Michael Napier successfully reduced the discipline of an officer accused of inappropriately discussing an upcoming transfer examination. The Department failed to establish that the officer disclosed confidential information and the merit board found under those circumstances the discipline was excessive. APA members continue to have access to [...]

Pension Victory

The Law Offices of Michael Napier have won another victory for public safety by reversing the ruling of the Guadalupe Public Safety Pension Board. The Board had taken away a member’s disability pension. Michael Napier’s office appealed that ruling to Superior Court where the decision was reversed and the employee was retroactively awarded his disability [...]

Civil Suite Defense

The Law Offices of Michael Napier defended an officer in a civil suit brought for an off-duty automobile transaction. Using his member benefit to a reduced hourly fee, the officer retained Mr. Napier’s office to defend against a $20,000 claim. In January, the Arbitrator heard evidence from both parties. He rejected the plaintiff’s claims of [...]

Reversal of Dismissal

Jan Feltz, an attorney in the Law Offices of Michael Napier, prevailed before the Arizona Law Enforcement Merit System Council and reversed the dismissal of a former Department of Public Safety laboratory employee. In its decision, the Council found that the Department of Public Safety failed to prove the allegation of untruthfulness against the sixteen [...]

LDF Victory

It was Billings, Montana on Christmas Eve 2004, when eight-year veteran of the police department, Officer Greg Jacobs, riding with a partner, was called to a home on a domestic disturbance call; they had been there before. They walked in on a donnybrook situation– two generations, men and women, physical altercations, lots of alcohol, probably [...]

The Dead Man’s Hand

A pair of aces, and a pair of eights – four simple cards known simply as the Dead Man’s Hand. For years, the symbolic meaning of these cards has been misconstrued and demonized. In our own department, the cards were seen by some administrators and investigators to mean that we are all too enthusiastic about [...]

Priceless Humor

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Man’s Best Friend

POST Board Reconsiders Revocation

Attorneys from the Law Offices of Michael Napier were successful in obtaining reconsideration from the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board on a prior revocation of an officer’s certification. Last year, attorneys in Napier’s office reinstated this officer after he was terminated for conduct related to the detention of several suspects for pointing a toy [...]

July 2006 Meeting Minutes

Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING July 19, 2006 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT                        Page 2 AHPA STAFF PRESENT                           Page 2 MEMBERS PRESENT                              Page 2 GUESTS PRESENT                               Page 2 THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS                    Page 2 NEW SWORN MEMBERS                            Page 2 NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS                         Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED                     Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE [...]

Long Term Recruiting Solutions

Long Term Recruiting Solutions: Stop complaining and do something Updated: July 24th, 2006 09:41 AM EDT In past articles I discussed basic recruiting techniques. In reality, recruiting is a long term process. In this article, let’s talk about some long term solutions and thinking outside the box to solve the problem. First, let’s understand how [...]

Signs The Boss Is Over The Hill

1. He’s always telling officers to watch out for Apaches. 2. Still bummed out about that whole Black Sox thing. 3. Sometimes gets confused at roll call and tries to thank the academy for his award. 4. Favorite drink? Mead. 5. Always going on about the time he got demoted for arresting a band of [...]

Officer Defended in Accident

Janet Feltz, an attorney in the Law Offices of Michael Napier, recently represented a Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy in a civil traffic matter before the San Tan Justice Court. The case involved an accident that took place when the deputy, who was responding to an incident and was using his emergency lights, made a turn [...]

AHPA: A Clear Choice

“AHPA was instrumental in fighting for a ‘Meet and Confer’ bill that included all DPS employees.  Without AHPA’s hard work, civilians would have been left out of the process.” – State Senator John Huppenthal A comparison of FOP Lodge 32 vs. AHPA Organizational Control Membership is DPS Only Bylaws include Civilian and Sworn employees Controls [...]

APA and AzCOPS Meet

APA and AzCOPS Meet To Discuss 2007 Legislative Agenda For the second year in a row, the Arizona Police Association and the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs met to discuss and coordinate their legislative efforts.  Collectively representing 14,000 rank-and-file law enforcement officers, the two associations realize their combined efforts will result in positive changes [...]

Trigger-Happy in Sin City?

The news is reporting unrest in Sin City. The officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD, or just “Metro”) have, so far this year, shot 21 people. The ACLU and the NAACP both have their own investigations underway. I’m not holding my breath while wondering what the results will be. I would be [...]

A Good Lesson for Us All, and Chimps

Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold [...]

2006 Legislative Facts and Accomplishments

Williams & Associates set out with several goals for the 2006 legislative session at the direction of the Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona Board of Directors.  The AHPA set out in 2006 to make a fix to the meet and confer statute, increase pay for sworn and civilian DPS employees, establish a DROP program for [...]

Complaint Against FOP

AHPA files official complaint with Department over campaign practices by FOP.  Click here for the full letter… September 1, 2006 Roger Vanderpool Director Arizona Department of Public Safety 2102 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ RE: Campaign Practices Complaint Against FOP Lodge 32 Director Vanderpool: It is with regret that The Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona [...]

Mindset for Being a Supervisor

Developing A Mindset For Being A Supervisor Can anyone be a supervisor? In order to develop a proper mindset for being a supervisor, no matter what the rank, I want you to observe the supervisors that you currently work for and how they handle various situations. Afterwards, get some quiet time and think about how [...]

Getting Older

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions. How old are you?….”I’m four and a half” ….You’re never 36 and a half….you’re four and a half [...]

Security Breach

Dear Fellow DPS Employees: It has recently come to our attention that there was a security breach involving your personal personnel data at the Department of Public Safety.  The Department has conducted an investigation into two separate mailings of Meet and Confer related campaign materials by FOP Lodge 32.  The materials were mailed directly to [...]

FOP False Endorsement Claim

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The AHPA values your privacy

The F.O.P. may not think it’s a big deal to steal the names and home addresses of all DPS employees, but we do.  AHPA values your privacy and knows that as law enforcement professionals, your home address and personal information should be protected – from any unofficial use. The facts of this incident are undisputed: [...]

Defendant Who Shot DPS Officer Gets 39.5 Years

Daniel Novasad has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for the 2007 shooting of DPS officer Kyle DeForest, County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced today. On July 5th, 2007 while on probation and while driving a stolen motorcycle, Daniel Novasad (DOB 05/24/87) fled from Department of Public Safety Officer Kyle DeForest near 99th Avenue [...]

The Emerging Trend of Criminal Complacency

Go Ahead, Shoot Me! JOHN WILLS Training Contributor Officer.com Jeff Quail co-authored this article. “Go ahead, shoot me!” Over the last ten years, one would be hard pressed to find an officer that has not heard this emanating from a suspect that is taunting him or her, confident that the officer will not pull the [...]

APA Endorses Jon Kyl

Today, the Arizona Police Association announced its endorsement of Senator Jon Kyl in his reelection for U.S. Senate.  The Arizona Police Association is a statewide police group comprised on 6,000 members from 18 independent federal, state, county and local law enforcement associations. Arizona Police Association Vice President Andy Swann stated, “We are proud of this [...]

I Wish You Could

I wish you could comprehend a wife’s horror at 6 in the morning as I check her husband of 40 years for a pulse and found none. I start CPR anyway, hoping to bring him back, knowing intuitively it is too late. But wanting his wife and family to know everything possible was done to [...]

Identity Theft Resolution Service

California Casualty Announces Identity Theft Resolution Service Every day, 19,000 people discover their identity has been stolen. You could be one of them. Now, your A+ Auto & Home Insurance Program can help. Unfortunately, identity theft can happen to anyone. But some AHPA members now have expert help standing by in case they need it. [...]

Fuel Injected Humore

The Top Ten Signs The Pursuit Will Not Be Successful 1. You’re hot on the tail of an Acura NSX, the temperature just dropped to 15 below and it’s been raining for three days. 2. The suspect’s bumper sticker says, “I’m a fuel-injected death-machine.” 3. You’re riding with the new guy, who used his connections [...]

Our Dispatchers – A Poem

“Our Dispatchers” is a poem by an unknown author dedicated to the hard work done by dispatchers and the invaluable part they play in law enforcement. AHPA wants our dispatchers to know that we also appreciate the hard work and dedication they put in everyday so we have reposted the poem here for all to [...]

March 2006 – Meeting Minutes

Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING March 15, 2006 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT                        Page 2 AHPA STAFF PRESENT                           Page 2 MEMBERS PRESENT                              Page 2 GUESTS PRESENT                               Page 2 THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS                    Page 2 NEW SWORN MEMBERS                            Page 2 NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS                         Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED                     Page 2 MEMBERS WHO HAVE [...]

Stress, Critical Incidents and Trauma

Stress, Critical Incidents and Trauma What the police officer’s spouse can do to help One Christmas Eve when our kids were still little, he called me from the station and told me to check on them. Puzzled, I told him they’d been in bed for hours and were fine . “Just go check ‘em,” he [...]

Proper Techniques for Wtinessing a Confession

No investigator wants to have his testimony questioned because it is his word against the defendant’s. It is precisely for this reason that the investigator needs to have a witness verify that the investigator”s testimony is accurate. While it sounds like a simple concept, there are important considerations and procedures to follow when having a [...]

Interrogation Procedures – Promises of Leniency

For a confession to be admissible as evidence it must not only be trustworthy, but also voluntary. The test of voluntariness answers the question, “was a statement made of the suspect’s free will?” The concept of “free will” has a somewhat different meaning in law than it does in psychology. A psychologist would argue that [...]

AHPA Supports Sgt. Tom Lovejoy

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) firmly assert their support for Sgt. Tom Lovejoy, a Chandler police officer who is currently facing criminal charges in the accidental death of his service canine, Bandit. “We believe this was an extremely unfortunate accident,” said AHPA President Jimmy Chavez, “and the Sheriff has made a bad situation worse [...]

A “Coined” Commemoration

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) is commemorating its’ long history as a partner with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in advancing the quality of life for DPS employees, serving our community, and in remembering our fallen DPS Officers.  This commemoration is being done with the availability of two challenge coins. In case some [...]

PSPRS Q&A 2008 Schedule

Here is the revised “Question and Answer Session” schedule for the First Quarter 2008. “Question and Answer Sessions” are designed for Police Officers and Fire Fighters who are thinking about retiring and have questions about our system (PSPRS), changes in the system, retiring, DROP, Reverse DROP and creating the right financial plan for themselves and [...]

Weekly Legislative Update

So, what has the State Legislature been up to? Here is a list of Bills currently being heard that are of AHPA interest. To view report in PDF format CLICK HERE. Article written by/or information provided by tcamos

Border Patrol Agent Nick Corbett

Grant Woods’ private investigator, Lee Rappelyea (at right with gray hair) leaving the Federal Courthouse in Tucson with a witness.  Rappelyea is a past president of the Arizona and Phoenix FOP lodges and is assisting in the prosecution of Border Patrol Agent Nick Corbett for the self-defense killing of an illegal alien. LDF Defends Border [...]

2008 AHPA Raffle Winners

2008 Arizona Highway Patrol Association Raffle winners from the 40th Annual John Walker Memorial Rodeo. Raffle proceeds help benefit ongoing AHPA programs including educational scholarships and community involvement activities. A special thanks to those who participated and congratulations to our big 2008 winners! 1st Prize Jerry Bennett #1744 Colleen Girard 2nd Prize Terry Starner # 2825 [...]

End of Legislative Session Report

End of Session Legislative Report 48th Legislature – 2nd Regular Session Session Overview The second regular session of the 48th Legislature adjourned sine die on June 27th, 2008. The Legislature approved 347 of the 1380 bills introduced.  Legislation will become effective on the general effective date of September 26th, 2008– unless otherwise specified within the [...]

AHPA Urges Lawmakers to Protect DPS Funding

Arizona is facing a revenue shortage of $1.6 billion for the remainder of FY09. AHPA president Jimmy Chavez, in a recent plea to lawmakers pointed out that The dedicated men and women of DPS, the first line of defense for Arizona citizens, are already in need of more officers and resources. Phoenix, AZ, January 21, [...]

AZ State Employee Pay and Economic Impact Report

In a world of increasing responsibilities for State employees and growing turnover due to retirement, competitive wages and compensation are imperative since they reduce voluntary turnover, increase morale and attract better workers. To view the entire report in PDF format CLICK HERE. Article written by/or information provided by tcamos

March 2009 Meeting Minutes

The March 2009 meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve & Conference center located at 1431 East Dunlap, Phoenix, Arizona.  President Jimmy Chavez began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President                        Jimmy Chavez D-1                               David Stopke D-2 & Northern Vice [...]

Legislative Success!

Thanks to the efforts of Association members, the issues concerning employee retirement contribution rates in the Legislative budget have been removed.  The emails and phone calls by members in addition to personal meetings by the AHPA President have helped convinced enough members to remove the provision that would have caused a decrease in take home [...]

E.O.W. Chris R Marano

On Thursday, December 17, 2009, DPS Officer Christopher R. Marano died from injuries suffered when struck by a vehicle on the Loop 101 freeway in Phoenix. Officer Marano, who had served with DPS almost four years, was in the process of laying down “stop sticks”, a tire deflation device, in an attempt to end a [...]

Arizona Patrol Highway Magazine

The Arizona Highway Patrol Association has a rich tradition of keeping our membership and the general public informed of our efforts. 

Danny, We Hardly Knew Ye

Justice for Daniel Faulkner Website: www.danielfaulkner.com. Murdered by Mumia is available at www.Amazon.com. author: Steve Ashley | posted @ Thursday, December 20, 2007 12:39 PM By the time you read this, an important anniversary will have passed. December 9 was the 26th anniversary of the murder of Danny Faulkner by Mumia Abu-Jamal. Most Americans have probably [...]