Mesa police ask Arpaio for a heads-up if he plans sweeps
104 commentsby Senta Scarborough - Apr. 9, 2008 11:30 AM
The Arizona Republic
Mesa's police chief and the head of a Mesa police union have asked Sheriff Joe Arpaio for a heads-up before sending deputies into the city for a crime sweep.

Fabian Cota, president of the Mesa Police Association, said an unannounced crime sweep could pose a danger to officers and the public.

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