Justin Harris has lived a lifetime of serves. His law enforcement career started in 1992 as a correctional officer with the Arizona Department of Corrections before moving to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as a Detention officer. He first became a police officer with the Prescott Valley Police Department in 1998. While there he was a founding member of the Prescott Valley Police Officers Association. He joined the Glendale Police Department in 2001. Justin has served his community with honor and has received numerous awards including the medal of lifesaving.
Upon joining the Glendale Police Department, he immediately become a member of the Glendale Law Enforcement Association (GLEA). He was an active member and joined the GLEA board as Vice President in 2006. Justin was elected President of GLEA in 2008 and has served in that role ever since.
In addition to his work with GLEA, Justin also serves as an elected member of the local PSPRS board and the City of Glendale Deferred Compensation board.
Since 2008 Justin has been an active board member of the Arizona Police Association (APA). He soon became an executive board member assuming the position of Secretary. In 2015 he was elected as APA President. With his personal experience as a Corrections Officer, a Detention Officer, as well as a Peace Officer Justin is uniquely qualified to represent the interest of the Arizona Police Association.