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The Chandler Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) is proud to announce the launch of a new non-profit aimed at providing charitable, financial, and educational assistance to law enforcement officers and their families.

As part of our mission to promote a positive role in the police profession and keep the community informed about the state of policing in Chandler, CLEA prioritizes connecting with our community members and leaders.

Hundreds of police officers, family, and friends gathered in May for the 42nd Annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, DC, where fallen officers were honored during National Police Week. Among the crowd were the family and patrol teammates of fallen Officer Jeremy Wilkins, who were joined by members of the Chandler Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) board, Officer Sam Wagner and Detective Tom Schuhrke, as they all lifted their candles in his honor.

In November, we opened several board positions for election. We are proud to welcome new and familiar faces to our 2023 board: President: Mike Collins Vice-President: Mitch Janda Treasurer: Adam Hayes Secretary: Sam Wagner And our trustees: Brian Wagner James Barker Kevin Etheridge Tom Schuhrke Ashley Nolan Erica Soto Our members’ hard work, commitment, and leadership help us create change and opportunities for our Chandler Police officers. We thank these dedicated members of our bo...

CLEA is still committed to keeping police staffing at the forefront of our conversations. We are thankful for the strides the city has made to address this issue, but there is always more progress to be made. If you are interested in having our president, Michael Collins, speak on police staffing to your community associations, schools, or organizations - contact us.