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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.
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I.U.P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Cabral’s Letter to Representatives Granger, Wagner, and Calvert regarding the “EARN IT Act of 2023”.
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, (I.U.P.A.) I am pleased to announce our support of your thoughtful and timely legislation, H.R. 2732, the "EARN IT Act of 2023". The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, represents rank and file, active-duty law enforcement professionals across this great nation, [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Senators Graham and Blumenthal regarding the “EARN IT Act of 2023”.
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, (I. U.P.A.) I am pleased to announce our support of your thoughtful and timely legislation, S. 1207, the "EARN IT Act of 2023". The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, represents rank and file, active-duty law enforcement professionals across this great [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Senator Sullivan regarding the “Protect Our Heroes Act of 2023”.
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, (I.U.P.A.) I am pleased to announce our support of your thoughtful and timely legislation, S. 1617, the "Protect Our Heroes Act of 2023". The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, represents rank and file, active-duty law enforcement professionals across this great [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Congressmen Weber and Miller regarding the H.R.2479, “Securing Our Schools Act of 2023”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations (I.U.P.A.), I am pleased to announce our support of your thoughtful and timely legislation, H.R.2479, "Securing Our Schools Act of 2023". The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, represents rank and file, active-duty law enforcement professionals across this great nation, including [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Congressmen Landsman and Miller regarding H.R. 3376: “To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants …”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, (I.U.P.A.) I am pleased to announce our support of your thoughtful and timely legislation, H.R. 3376: "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants to recruit and retain [...]
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Injury Prevention in Law Enforcement Officers Part III – Affecting an Arrest
Last time we covered some information about shoulder injuries and some techniques we can do to prevent those. This time, we are going to explore how core strengthening not only reduces injuries, but how this can also help officers in affecting an arrest. Studies show [...]
Apply for the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship Before the July 31 Deadline!
The I.U.P.A. works very hard to provide the best possible benefits to our members, including the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 31! The Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by Sam A. Cabral, I.U.P.A.’s current President. The [...]
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- On-demand webinar: Building safer schoolson June 6, 2023 at 8:42 pm
How law enforcement and educators can develop effective threat assessment teams to stop school violence
- Breaking down PERF's "Transforming Police Recruit Training: 40 Guiding Principles" reportby Lt. Dan Marcou on June 6, 2023 at 7:43 pm
I strongly recommend every administrator, trainer, supervisor and field training officer read this report, which will help police academies chart a course for the future
- Ga. police K-9 dies in hot cruiser after air conditioning malfunctions during officer trainingon June 6, 2023 at 7:26 pm
K-9 Chase was named after Locust Grove police Officer Chase Maddox, who died in the line of duty Feb. 9, 2018
- Public safety leadership academy breeds better relationships, safer communitiesby Lieutenant W. Michael Phibbs on June 6, 2023 at 7:08 pm
In Central Virginia, future police and fire leaders learn from working together
- 5 ways to invigorate instruction through connectionby Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. on June 6, 2023 at 7:03 pm
How to move from the sage on the stage to the guide on the side
- Judge allows suspect in Ind. officer's fatal shooting to seek insanity defenseon June 6, 2023 at 7:01 pm
A man charged with killing Officer Breann Leath will be allowed to seek insanity as a defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty
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