"May you live in interesting times." This blessing/curse has been around for years and was certainly appropriate for 2009. In 2009 we saw a lot economic and political upheaval. We all felt the sting of the 2% pay reduction and loss of merit raises. There were even a few layoffs in our PD family, but POSA worked with the Chief to make sure that those who lost their jobs would be given first priority in other job classifications. POSA also looked for other ways for employees to supplement their incomes; such as the Off-duty ordinance now being created.

The Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) is seeking donations for the two daughters of Gilbert Police Lt. Eric Shuhandler, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Jan. 28th.

Being a Police Officer is often a challenging job; officers usually see people on their worst days and in the worst situations.  Shop with a Cop is like chicken soup for the officers’ souls. According to Jim Hill, President of the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association, “After spending all year going from crisis to crisis, it's a tremendous feeling to spend the day with these children. When we are able to look into their eyes, it reminds us why we do this job.”

The Police Officers of Scottsdale Association and POSA Outreach are proud to announce our 5th annual Back to School Cops for Kids Event in conjunction Payless Shoe Source, City of Scottsdale Human Services, Parks and Recreation, the Vista del Camino food/clothing bank and the Scottsdale Unified School District for the 2009-2010 academic calendar year. 

Donate blood in honor of the 411 police and firefighters who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.  This 3000 flag healing field is sponsored by the City of Tempe and the Valley of the Sun Exchange Club Foundation with proceeds to go to child abuse prevention programs in the valley.

POSA (Police Officers of Scottsdale Association) will be conducting free child fingerprinting and photos at the K-9 Trials this weekend at Scottsdale Stadium from 9am-1pm both Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th from 9am-1pm.
 
Family and dogs are welcome at the event so bring your kids by to say hello while you watch the K-9 Trials.

Contact:  Officer James Hill president@myposa.org

POSAOUTREACH, Right Toyota and Right Honda on Frank Lloyd Wright, and Arizona Bank and Trust partner up with the Professional Exchange Club of Scottsdale for the Blue Ribbon Campaign for child abuse awareness. For the past several years the blue ribbon has been widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse awareness. This movement began in the spring of 1989 - when a concerned grandmother took a stand against child abuse after experiencing the death of her grandson.

POSA OUTREACH 907 Fund is trying something new to help officers in need.  Here is how you can help by Shopping at FRY’s.

Every year we select kids from our community who deserve a special Christmas.  Kids that have persevered in spite of the challenges that life has put in their path.  On December 20th these kids are bundled up early in the morning and paired with a law enforcement officer for food, fun and a Christmas shopping trip to Target.

The Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale Fire Department and Target Team Members will be partnering in a joint safety event.

• POSA Newsletter January 2010
• November 2009 Newsletter
• Shop With a Cop Article
• 2006 Shop With a Cop Photo Album
• Letter to County Attorney
• POSA seeking donations for children of slain Gilbert officer
• Christmas will be Brighter Thanks to Local Law Enforcement Officers
• 5th Annual Back-to-School Cops for Kids Event
• 9-11 Tempe Beach Park Healing Field Blood Drive
• POSA offering free fingerprinting at K-9 trials April 18 and 19th