2011 DPS Fallen Officer Memorial – May 2nd

Force Science Exhaustion Study – Final Findings

Final findings from Force Science exhaustion study The Force Science research team that explored officer exhaustion through a unique set of experiments –with these significant conclusions: • Less than 60 seconds of all-out exertion, such as an officer might expend in trying to control a combative offender, can deplete the average LEO’s physical reserves and [...]

Law Enforcement Officers Now Have Whistleblower Protection

Today’s signing of SB 1235 into law by Governor Jan Brewer signaled a new day for law enforcement officers throughout the state.  A late amendment to this bill provides that a law enforcement officer from municipalities can be protected under the state’s whistleblower law from disciplinary action by their department or city personnel director should [...]

Common Questions Reference SB 1609:Current and Retired Members of PSPRS

PSPRS PSPRS changes start on page 34 of the bill and continue through page 58. Retirement Calculation For current employees – The best 3 year calculation remains in effect. Employee Work Week Employee Work Week remains the same (40 hours).  If tough economic times remain causing furloughs, an officer can remain in the system as [...]

Pension update: SB 1609 on to Senate (04.14.2011)

The Arizona House of Representatives voted to pass SB 1609 (your pension bill) to the Senate.  WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.  Below is the ammended bill (that the AHPA and Arizona Police Association (APA) had input into) that the Senate should be voting on Monday (04.18.2011).  AHPA will keep you updated on any information we receive.  Read Jimmy’s comments to the Capitol [...]

Pension and Budget Update 4/11/2011

President’s Message – AHPA President Jimmy Chavez Pension Update – SB 1609 On Friday, April 8, I was invited to another meeting in the Governor’s office for further discussion on Senate Bill 1609.  A select group of representatives were in attendance, including House and Senate Staff.  The purpose of the meeting was to hear a [...]

SB1609 UPDATE – April 4, 2011

SB1609 passed out of House Rules Committee with a 4-2 vote (Reps. Weiers and Campbell voting “no”).  It will now continue through the process, going to Caucus then to Committee of the Whole.  At this point, the public safety proposal has not been accepted.  Kelsey Lundy and I will be meeting with members throughout the [...]

AHPA Letter to Governor: Veto Budget Bill

This letter was sent on behalf of AHPA members today related to the budget bill that was introduced this morning, April 1st.  ————————————————————————————————- April 1, 2011 Honorable Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona 1700 W. Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Re:  Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal Governor Brewer, On behalf of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association, [...]

President’s Message – Pension Update 04.01.11

This week (March 28-31), Kelsey Lundy and I have been meeting with legislative members about SB1609.  Many of those members have expressed concerns with the process in which SB1609 has been put together and the provisions in the current version.  They have also been interested and receptive to the proposal offered by the public safety [...]