Jim Parks, AZCOPS Exec. Dir., Fred DuVal, Ed Neidkowski, AZCOPS Pres.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, September 16, 2014 – Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS) with input from their more than one hundred local member associations, and Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (AZCPOA) representing thousands of state law enforcement employees, announce today their dual endorsement of Fred Duval for Governor of Arizona.
“Fred DuVal is committed to helping rebuild and fill the many vacancies in law enforcement and corrections left by the recession and massive budget cuts to these state law enforcement agencies and local governments. He has vowed to help us protect our hard-earned pensions and stop privatizing our state prisons and education. We believe he is the best candidate for the job.” said Ed Neidkowski, AZCOPS President.
“We need a Governor who will be looking out for the best interests of our state employees.” adds Tixoc Munoz, AZCPOA Executive Director. “Our members care about quality of life; including healthcare, education and job security. Our members, and the people of Arizona, deserve representation that benefits the majority, not a select few.”
Both organizations will be working together to inform and educate their members about the importance of voting for pro public employee candidates like Fred DuVal in the upcoming November general election.
“I am honored to receive the endorsements of these well-respected organizations.” says DuVal. “I look forward to working closely with AZCOPS and AZCPOA to improve public safety, law enforcement issues, and making sure our state’s sheriff's deputies and public employees are able to live comfortably after retirement. As governor, I will do my best to make sure their voices are heard.”
About AZCOPS: AZCOPS believes that all Arizona public safety employees (sworn or civilian) should be provided with fair wages and benefits, consistent with their professional status and the important public safety service they provide to their communities. AZCOPS will work aggressively toward making this goal a reality through dialogue with political leaders at the local, state and national level; and the pursuit of collective bargaining rights for Arizona public safety employees.
About AZCPOA: AZCPOA was formed in 1999 by Correctional Staff who believe all State employees deserve equal and fair representation. Unless you belong to a Union, DOC will always have the last word on what is best for you. In 2011 ASEA joined our organization and we now proudly represent the State Hospital, DES, Health Services, School for the Deaf & Blind & Industrial Commission. We have grown to represent Thousands of State employees.
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