Arizona Fraternal Order of Police President Bryan Soller and Lou Manganiello, President, Phoenix Lodge 2 respond to the verbal attack by KFYI radio personality Bruce Jacobs on Julie Erfle, widow of fallen Phoenix Police Officer Nick Erfle.
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With the first anniversary of Phoenix Police Officer Nick Erfle's tragic death just a few weeks away, we are reminded once again of the vast sacrifices made every day by Arizona's finest. When an officer in our community is murdered, the loss is profoundly devastating and intensely personal. The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, an organization that has continually improved the lives of law enforcement officers for more than 60 years, was stunned by the offensive and heartless remarks about Erfle's widow by a local talk show host. This callous tirade by KFYI Radio's Bruce Jacobs -- who sits comfortably behind his microphone inside an air conditioned studio -- disregarded the vast personal sacrifices made by Nick and Julie Erfle, their two young children and police officers across Arizona. Regardless of Jacobs' opinion on immigration, his vicious attack against Julie's public comments disgraces the legacy of her husband and defies any measure of humanity. FOP members with the Phoenix Police Department joined by 7,000 others across Arizona call upon Clear Channel Radio (owner of KFYI) and the advertisers who sponsor this station to immediately discontinue their support. Thousands of officers who diligently protect our community no matter the price are asking you to stand with them. Lou Manganiello, President
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