By Allen Elfman —
Sedona, AZ –In a tense Sedona City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 15, Mr. Joe Clure, executive director of the Arizona Police Officers Association, delivered a message on behalf of current and former Sedona Police Officers.
Mr. Clure testified that several officers had approached him privately, citing deep concerns about internal conditions within the Sedona Police Department.
He did not name the officers.
According to Clure, officers described the department’s culture as one “driven by subjugation, retaliation, and fear,” alleging that leadership — particularly Chief of Police Stephanie Foley — fostered an environment whereby speaking out could result in professional or personal consequences.
Clure claimed that the officers were “significantly apprehensive” about coming forward, fearing exposure and possible retribution for voicing their concerns.
In response, Interim Mayor Holly Ploog acknowledged the severity of the allegations, assuring attendees that the City Council was “actively reviewing the matter and treating it with due seriousness.”
When Clure pressed the mayor about the officers’ lack of confidence in the impartiality of any investigation, Ploog noted that “anonymous complaints are difficult to address effectively.”
This statement sparked questions from community members and observers alike: noting if officers fear retaliation for speaking out, how can any investigation be truly fair or thorough — especially if anonymity is discouraged?
On Wednesday, October 16, the results of current investigations into allegations by former Sedona mayor Scott Jablow and the police chief against each other, was released.
Click HERE to read the results.
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