Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) Charities promotes the positive image of law enforcement which seeks to enhance the quality of life in the communities we work with on a daily basis. PLEA Charities allows for compassionate contributions to be invested back into the communities, organizations, families, and individuals that law enforcement serves and protects. The measure of our success is investing contributions back into communities, organizations, families, and individuals, PLEA Charities helps create a cycle of support that benefits both law enforcement and the broader community. This approach fosters a sense of unity and collaboration between police officers and the people they serve, promoting positive relationships and understanding. PLEA Charities emphasizes community outreach on making a positive impact with youth through education and events.
Since its inception, PLEA Charities has disbursed approximately $3.3 million to various recipients such as:
- Officer Support-Includes Phoenix Officers and outside agency officers
- Line of duty deaths
- Line of duty injuries
- Non-line of duty injuries
- Officer family support
- Unexpected emergencies
- Ill children/spouses
- Family deaths
- Officer supported charity events
- Retired officers
- TOP COPS recipients/family members
- Community Support
- At-risk Youth programs
- Back to School Drive
- Charity Balls
- Civilian Police Employees/Family members
- Illnesses
- Injuries
- Communications Week
- Emergency Assistance Community Needs
- Employee Assistance Unit
- Charity Golf Tournaments
- Officers participation in community causes type events
- Police Cadet Program
- Program related
- Scholarship
- Officer Training Conferences
- Shop With A Cop
- Silent Witness Rewards
PLEA Charities aims to support police officers and their families while making a positive impact in communities. By providing a charitable venue, we enable individuals and organizations to contribute compassionately and address the needs of law enforcement personnel and their loved ones. It is essential to recognize the importance of supporting those who protect and serve our communities.
