Take Advantage of Your PSPRS Cancer Benefit!
January 30, 2012
Cancer is a disease that has touched many lives, especially those in the law enforcement community. From radar guns to Arizona’s scorching sun, police officers are faced with hazardous duty and the continued likelihood of encountering cancer. The Arizona Police Association (APA) and the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) worked hard in helping pass legislation [...]
AHPA endorses Kyrsten Sinema for Congress
January 23, 2012
Dear Kyrsten, As an elected official who has always had an open door policy for the frontline police officers and civilians that serve the public, the Arizona Highway Patrol Association understands the importance of that longstanding relationship. When our nation is losing police officers at record rates, law enforcement needs to speak one-on-one with our [...]
AZ Republic: Let us now praise an exceptional man
January 19, 2012
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE by E.J. Montini, Arizona Republic Columnist (Column for Jan. 13, 2012 Arizona Republic) Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff William Coleman was an exceptional man. But he was not the exception. At his funeral today there will be hundreds of men and women in uniform who would do (and perhaps have [...]
AHPA members deliver Christmas bears to Arizona Hospitals
January 19, 2012
Read more and see pictures from the 2011 visits HERE
Book: “The Arizona Highway Patrol as I Disremember It” – Paul E. Palmer, Jr.
January 15, 2012
While providing amusing portrayals of the men and women he worked with, the author relies on slightly exaggerated real life experiences to depict the wonderful, wild and wacky people who made up the Arizona Highway Patrol. The book provides an unforgettable look at the humorous side of law enforcement through the eyes of one of [...]
AHPA December 2011 Minutes
January 13, 2012
December 2011 minutes: Click here to download the WORD document: December 2011 AHPA MINUTES Click here to download the PDF document: December 2011 AHPA Minutes
2012 Arizona Legislative Session Begins
January 10, 2012
Arizona’s Centennial Legislative session began yesterday (1.09.12) with introductions and the Governor’s State of the Union address. As discussed in our meetings, the Department of Public Safety and all state employees have another year of challenges. One of our biggest obstacles was mentioned in Governor Janice Brewer‘s reform agenda entitled “The Four Cornerstones of Reform: [...]
Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities Up 13% – Officers Continue to Protect and Serve
January 10, 2012
2011 is again one of the deadliest years for police across the nation. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), law enforcement deaths are up 13% over last 2010 nationwide to date. However, the Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) reminds the public that officers remain committed to their duties, and will continue [...]
