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.
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I.U.P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Cabral’s Statement Regarding Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11th is Veterans Day. It is a day we officially recognize the contributions and sacrifice of our American veterans. Many of our members are veterans. They have served and sacrificed unselfishly to obtain and protect the freedoms we enjoy, and too often are taken for granted in this [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Congressman Nehls regarding H.R. 4893, the “Blocking Lawlessness from Undermining Enforcement Act”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, I am proud to announce our support of your thoughtful legislation, H.R. 4893, the "Blocking Lawlessness from Undermining Enforcement Act". As many pound the drums to "defund" the police, they, at the same time, look for funding to provide law [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Senator Cotton regarding S. 2426, the “Fund the Police Act of 2021”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, I am writing to voice our endorsement of your thoughtful and needed legislation, S. 2426, the "Fund the Police Act of 2021". It is agreed upon by everyone that police forces are dwindling just as violent crime is on the rise. [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Congresswoman Tenney regarding H.R. 4500, the “Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, I am pleased to endorse your thoughtful legislation, H.R. 4500, the "Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021". This bill requires that state or local governments must not, before receiving any grant under a covered program, have in place any law [...]
President Cabral’s Letter to Congressman Katko regarding HR 4828, the “Border Security for America Act of 2021”
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, I am proud to announce our support for your sadly needed legislation, HR 4828, "Border Security for America Act of 2021." It is indeed sad that we need a new piece of legislation to protect our nation from rampant and [...]
I.U.P.A. Briefing Room
I.U.P.A. Briefing Room Photo of the Week from Lebanon, Missouri
Independent Stave Company in Lebanon, Missouri donated a turkey to every staff member of the Lebanon Police Department this year. They do so every year for Thanksgiving and at Christmas they donate each employee a holiday ham. President Jon Rigsby of I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Association shared that in [...]
ANEW Advisors: Is the 4% Rule Messing with Your Retirement Plans?
The 4% investment rule has been around for decades. It might feel comforting to break your retirement numbers down to such a simplistic goal, but the reality is: the 4% rule is nonsense. Why? Everyone's retirement plan is different, and the 4% rule neglects to consider many important factors. [...]
I.U.P.A. Briefing Room Photo of the Week: Thanksgiving in Vero Beach
Vero Beach Police Department is partnering with Team Success on Thanksgiving to hand out cooked meals for members of the Vero Beach community who are in need. Donations can be dropped off in the Vero Beach Police Department lobby. Those who wish are invited to contact Team Success to donate [...]
Shreveport Police Union and I.U.P.A. Member Getting a Free Bachelor’s Degree through Union Plus
Shreveport Police Union and I.U.P.A. Member Torian Wesley graduated with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice in 2013 and joined Shreveport Police Department in 2014. He grew up in Shreveport in a tough neighborhood and he wanted to do something to help and to protect his community, which is why [...]
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About I.U.P.A.
We have always maintained a presence in Washington, D.C.
The I.U.P.A. represents LEOs across the United States and in its Territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
- NYPD veteran finds higher calling chasing evil as a religious demonologiston November 27, 2021 at 4:14 am
Word of Christopher DeFlorio’s second job spread through his Harlem precinct, where he gave the boot last winter to a presence on an upper floor
- 3 shot in Black Friday fight at North Carolina mallon November 27, 2021 at 4:08 am
A bystander described “mass hysteria” as shoppers ducked into stores for cover
- Hundreds of FedEx packages found in Alabama woodson November 26, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were sent to secure the scene until FedEx workers could arrive to pick up the packages
- As law enforcement embeds social workers, police see positives, but training neededon November 26, 2021 at 4:39 pm
Policymakers need to understand that while police officers may not all have crisis negotiating skills, social workers don't usually have tactical skills
- Some states, cities still debating COVID-19 hazard payon November 26, 2021 at 4:17 pm
“It sounds like it’s about the money, but this is a token of appreciation,” said Ginny Ligi, a correctional officer who contracted COVID-19 last year
- NYPD officer wounded in Bronx gunfight leaves hospitalon November 26, 2021 at 4:04 pm
Surveillance video captured the suspect shooting the officers
- Training day: How to be each other’s keeperby Captain Rod Davis Sr. on November 26, 2021 at 1:01 am
Officers must be trained in how to verbally de-escalate and physically intervene when another officer loses emotional control
- How can leaders ensure a culture of self-policing and accountability in their agencies?on November 26, 2021 at 12:55 am
"Culture will eat policy all day long if you don’t train constantly on the demand for personal accountability both within yourself and your fellow officers."
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