Many states are acknowledging this year that they have promised pensions they cannot afford and are cutting once-sacrosanct benefits, to appease taxpayers and attack budget deficits.

On April 30, 2010, AZPOA members ran/biked the last 6.5 miles of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.

Safety lies in knowledge. If you deal with cagey street people, or indeed difficult people at all, anywhere, you need to watch your tongue! The “cocked tongue” can be more lethal than the 9 millimeter or the 45. See this list of seven commonly used statements that can work against you.

During CWA’s recent campaign in support of comprehensive health care reform, many CWA wrote letters to Members of Congress, sharing their concerns about the state of health care in this country.

To help you stay informed on health insurance reform the CWA has put together this information to help answer questions you may have regarding changes that may occur over the next several years as the reform law is enacted.

Two Pima County probation officers were chased across the city's southside Monday night by a man who fired several gunshots at their car, authorities said. The chase ended about 9:30 p.m. on North Fourth Avenue just south of East University Boulevard after the man shot out a tire, causing the officers' unmarked vehicle to crash into a parked car.

AZPOA's Annual Scholarship Application is now available. Hurry, the deadline is June 1, 2010! You can read the requirements and download the application right here...

Even during tough economical times, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) had enough money donated through the generosity of private citizens, the Arizona Probation Officers Association (AZPOA), various police agencies and corporate sponsors to hold their Shop with a Cop program on December 19, 2009.  Over 200 underprivileged children from Scottsdale schools went shopping for Christmas with officers from several police agencies and adult and juvenile probation.

Communication Workers of America (CWA) began a Women’s Committee in 1984.  There is a yearly conference to mentor new leaders, cultivate the diverse membership, discuss legislation and litigation and continue the battle for pay equity for women.  The CWA National Women’s Committee encourages all female union members to be a part of their local women’s committee.