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“Serving DPS and Arizona for over 60 years…”
AZTroopers membership is made up of entirely of DPS employees and retirees, sworn and civilian, and is the only organization that represents only DPS employees. AZTroopers Board is composed of sworn, civilian, and retiree leaders working together for the benefit of all DPS employees, its retirees, the DPS and the State of Arizona. AZTroopers is a labor organization which continues to assist members with benefits such as life and cancer insurance, legal services, and financial planning. Another one of the associationās main functions is to provide financial assistance to families of officers killed in the line of duty. AZTroopers also offers scholarships to members and their dependents to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
In addition, AZTroopers has grown to be a powerful lobbying organization in the state legislature. AZTroopers is constantly reviewing and testifying on behalf of law enforcement related issues at each legislative session. Several years ago, AZTroopers became a PAC (Political Action Committee), offering support to those candidates who support and further the interests of the association and the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The association has been extremely instrumental in obtaining new legislation to benefit DPS employees as well as Arizonaās residents.
The association provides support for the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, the Uniformed Safety Educational Officerās Workshop, the MakeāA-Wish Foundation, and educational programs for children such as āBumperā The Talking Patrol Car and DARE. The association also sponsors a yearly program known as the Christmas Patrol Bear Program, where DPS officers statewide converge at their local hospitals to spend time with ill and injured children in the hospital at Christmas time.
“I amĀ excited to have the opportunity toĀ serve the membership in thisĀ capacity. As we move forward, weĀ will continue to strive to offer theĀ membership quality representationĀ and services.
I commit my energy and talents to this great organization and look forward to the challenge. I am eager to hear from the membership what ways to best serve you and your familes.“
-Jeff Hawkins, PresidentĀ
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Our Board of Directors…
Jeffery Hawkins
President
Tim Kvochick
Executive Vice President
Mark Haughey
Northern Vice President
Tim Wiedemann
Southern Vice President
Josh Davis
Treasurer
Kevin McNichols
Executive Officer
Lisa Campoy
Recording Secretary
Bev Fuller
Special Projects
Colleen Girard
Executive Secretary
David Stopke
District 1 Representative
Mark Haughey
District 2 Representative
Jason Lord
District 3 Representative
Royal Mann
District 4 Representative
Josh Howerton
District 6 Representative
John Rodriguez
District 8 Representative
Tim Wiedemann
District 9 Representative
Bert Chaney
District 11 Representative
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District 12 Representative
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District 15 Representative
Rob Richardson
District 16 Representative
Angel Rael
District 17 Representative
Bryan Bissonnette
Aviation Representative
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CI-North Representative
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CI-Central Representative
Edgar Preciado
CI-South Representative
Alana Lewandowski
Civilian Central Representative
Tony Blaksley
Civilian Central Representative
Jimmy Chavez
Golf Committee Chairman
Dean Fields
Bass Committee Chairman
Scott Stoeckel
Retiree Northern Representative
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Retiree Central Representative
Jim Oien
Retiree Southern Representative
Stephen Powles
Retiree Civilian Representative
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Headquarters Representative
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Metro Motors Representative
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Capitol District Representative