Welcome to I.U.P.A.
The International Union of Police Associations is the only union chartered exclusively for law enforcement and law enforcement support personnel. While I.U.P.A.’s officers, active and retired law enforcement officers, fight to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I.U.P.A. works to improve legislation that protects and affects public safety officers, as well as representing the needs of law enforcement officers and support personnel, whether that be for better equipment, more staff or a fair wage.
Speaking with one Voice, Moving with one Purpose
The Alliance for Retired Law Enforcement Officers (ARLEO) organization offers a variety of Benefits that provides a resource to Legally Protect any LEO in Good Standing to Carry their Personal Firearm and offers Savings of Thousands of $’s Annually for them and their Families…
Link to www.arleo.org
I.U.P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Senators Schumer, McConell, Durbin, and Graham Regarding the Nomination of Adeel A. Mangi
I am writing today to oppose the nomination of Adeel A. Mangi to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Court. Mr. Mangi has never been a judge at any level of our judicial system. We recognize that his appointment was, in part, due [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Congressman Fitzgerald Regarding H.R. 3269, the “Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, I am pleased to announce our support of your critical legislation, H.R. 3269, the "Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act". Currently, many of our "less than lethal" devices are mistakenly categorized as firearms. These devices are used in lieu of deadly [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Speaker Johnson Regarding H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act”
I am writing on behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, representing law enforcement professionals across this great nation, with many of our members in the Great State of Louisiana. I would urge you to bring H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to a vote on the House [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Senator Brown Regarding the “Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act” and the “Nick Tullier Act of 2024”
I am writing regarding S. 3113, "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act. The proposed legislation provides a buy in option for first responders who are 54 to 60 years of age and separated from service due to age, retirement, or disability. While we support this thoughtful legislation, we [...]
Statement from Sam A. Cabral, President of the International Union of Police Associations
Every single hour of every day, people call 911 to ask for help. Many are reasonable folks who are faced with something so outrageous and unimaginable they simply cannot handle it. Many of their lives are endangered. When they call, no matter what they report, we send police; often young [...]
Photos of the Week: Shreveport Police Raising Awareness
I.U.P.A. Local Shreveport Police Union, #275 Member Corporal Leona Gray created a day in Shreveport, Louisiana aimed at raising awareness of endometriosis. I.U.P.A. Local Shreveport Police Union, #275 Members along with other officers and members of the community participated in the event. Shreveport Police Department shared photos and videos you can view here and here on their social media page, “The Shreveport Police Department is proud to see our community come together today to Crush-Endo. This event was created by our [...]
I.U.P.A. Briefing Room
Port Orange Employee Appreciation Luncheon
I.U.P.A. Local Port Orange Police Association, #6051 donated $500.00 for an Employee Appreciation Luncheon that the City of Port Orange held to recognize and appreciate city employees. City of Port Orange Assistant City Manager Jonathan McKinney sent a letter of appreciation to I.U.P.A. Local Port [...]
Mortgage benefits with your union membership
Buying a home? The Union Plus® Mortgage Program, with financing through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, can help. Union members and their families can take advantage of exclusive benefits, including assistance if you experience an unexpected loss of income1. Learn More [...]
Introducing: The Explore in ‘24 Contests and Scavenger Hunts
Are you following @UnionPlus on Instagram? If not, you’ll want to start. Union Plus presents the #ExploreIn24! Four social media contests and scavenger hunts for union members. Enter for a chance to win amazing cash [...]
WA First Responder Wellness and Peer Support Legislation
I.U.P.A. Local Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, #27 was present when key legislation affecting Washington State first responders was signed into law. Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates posted on social media about the momentous occasion, “This week we were there when [...]
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About I.U.P.A.
- Domestic violence investigations: The lessons learned from Nicole Brown Simpson’s deathon April 16, 2024 at 3:45 am
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
- Ky. sergeant dies following medical emergency related to on-duty incidenton April 15, 2024 at 7:56 pm
Sgt. William Marty Jackson II served in law enforcement for more than 50 years; he was chief of police from 1989 until he retired in 2008 before returning to the department as a sergeant
- Mo. police chief dies following medical emergencyon April 15, 2024 at 7:55 pm
Chief Steven Singer had been a member of the Lake Lafayette Police Department for 20 years and had also worked part-time with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office for 16 years
- Video: Fla. deputy's shoulder mic blocks bullet, saving his life, sheriff's office sayson April 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm
After asking the suspect to show his hands several times, deputies deployed a TASER; while the suspect was being tased, he fired a revolver, striking a deputy's shoulder mic
- Video: Fla. deputy's shoulder mic blocks bullet, saving his life, sheriff's office sayson April 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm
After asking the suspect to show his hands several times, deputies deployed a TASER; while the suspect was being tased, he fired a revolver, striking a deputy's shoulder mic
- Former tactical K-9 officer, Police1 columnist dieson April 15, 2024 at 4:16 pm
Brad Smith, who had retired after 30 years of service, also designed and implemented a K-9 SWAT & K-9 Patrol Tactical School known as S.K.I.D.D.S. and CATS
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