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Board President Michael Collins presented CLEA priorities and requests for the 2022-2024 MOU to the Chandler City Council on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.   Watch the full presentation here: CLEA MOU presentation City Council is scheduled to review costs and details in Executive Session on Thursday, Sept. 23. 

As we near the end of National Police Week, we thought it would be appropriate to share this Legislative Proclamation in honor of Officer Christopher Farrar. Please read the full Proclamation and watch the video, including a moment of silence from the Arizona House floor.  Our thanks to Arizona State Representatives Jeff Weninger, Jennifer Pawlik, Mitzi Epstein and Jennifer Jermaine, and Arizona State Senators J.D. Mesnard and Sean Bowie.

People throughout Chandler and surrounding communities have expressed their grief and support for slain Officer Christopher Farrar and the Chandler Police Department.  Many are looking for ways to help the family.  Below is a list of events and opportunities to show your support. 100 Club: The 100 Club's mission is to support public safety. Donate anytime at:  www.100club.org/fallen Chandler Police Charities: Donate directly to the family.Visit:&...

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our fellow officer Chris Farrar #528. Officer Farrar was an 18 year veteran of the Chandler Police Department and was killed in line of duty when he was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle. Our hearts go out to his family.

Mike Collins joined KTAR 9.23 on The Mike Broomhead Show Friday morning to discuss the Chandler Police staffing crisis. Listen in on their conversation below.  Please take a moment to voice your thoughts about the issue by emailing [email protected] Thank you for your support of our CPD officers and our community's investment in public safety. 

Five Year Plan Addresses Critical Police Staffing Shortages. The Chandler Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) and Chandler Lieutenants & Sergeants Association (CLASA) are recommending a five-year plan for an additional 83 sworn officers to address critical police staffing shortages in the City of Chandler. This would bring Chandler in line with other Valley agencies in a fiscally responsible way. View 5 Year Staffing Plan View 5 Year Staffing Plan Police staffing levels have failed t...

Last week, key leaders for the Chandler Police Department presented information regarding critical police staffing issues to the Chandler City Council.  Chief Duggan explained issues around staffing levels, which are currently at the levels they were in 2008 - though the Chandler population continues to grow exponentially with new residents and businesses moving in everyday. Chief Duggan went on to explain that though crime overall has gone down in recent years, especially wi...