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Phoenix FOP Lodge 2 - Covid

A message to first responders: From: Yen Pilch Robaina & Kresin, PLC, Attorneys for Members of the FOP/ALC Dozens of Members have called the firm questioning the legality of Covid-19 vaccine mandates. We have reviewed long-standing legal precedent as well as recent court cases from around the country. Although historical precedent and the majority of recent court decisions support such mandates, it appears likely the issue may come before the U.S. Supreme Court. It therefore...

Wishing Everyone A Wonderful And Safe Thanksgiving

Throughout the past year we have endured many challenges and successes. At this time of year we take a moment and give thanks for all of your service. We want to wish you all a blessed and happy thanksgiving. Your Fop

Phoenix Police Officer Moldovan Shot

Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times in the line of duty. This is an incredibly somber time for the Phoenix Police Department and the entire community, but even more so for Officer Moldovan’s wife and family. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts. Just after 2:00 a.m. on December 14 , 2021, officers received multiple calls about vehicles driving erratically in the area of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road. Officers located a car ma...

“Why Cops Hate To Brag – And Why That’s An Issue”

By David Leibowitz As a public relations and crisis communications professional who has spent the last dozen years representing cops and detention officers, here’s something I’ve learned firsthand. Very few members of law enforcement like to boast. I get it. Bragging seems distasteful for any number of reasons, including being given hell by our fellow officers, or simply not liking personal attention in an environment like policing, which is absolutely a team sport. With that said, so...

April 14: Phoenix Officer Shot Helping Domestic Violence Victim

Phoenix Police Officers responded to a domestic violence call for service and were seaking with the caller, because she was allegedly uncomfortable meeting police at her home, according to Fox 10. FOX News Report Gary Macagni, a witness, told Fox 10 that the situation became violent after some time, and he saw one officer drop to the ground. "They were over there for a while, talking to a lady. I turn my back when [I hear] gunshots, maybe 10 of them, and see an officer drop," M...

6th Cir. Upholds Qualified Immunity

Re: Case No. 21-3290, Anthony Novak v. City of Parma, OH, et alOriginating Case No. : 1:17-cv-02148 Dear Counsel, The court today announced its decision in the above-styled case. Enclosed is a copy of the court’s published opinion together with the judgment which has been entered in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Yours very truly, Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk Cathryn Lovely Deputy Clerkcc: Ms. Sandy Opacich Enclosures Mandate to issue.See case Here Also in doc...

The Following Statement On The Retirement Of Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams Should Be Attributed To Lou Manganiello, President Of Fraternal Order Of Police Phoenix Lodge 2.

05/03/2022 "We thank Chief Jeri Williams for her 33 years of service to the public safety community and for the many years and countless hours she has put in on behalf of the Phoenix Police Department and a City we all love dearly. "The Chief's impending retirement this summer represents an opportunity for improvement for the Phoenix PD. At a time when police officers citywide are facing a surge in violent incidents and the department is transferring dozens of experienced detectives back to p...