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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.
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…
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I.U.P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Leaders Regarding Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act. H.R. 2904 and S. 978
I am honored to write in strong support of the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act. H.R. 2904 and S. 978. It was introduced in March of 2025 as a bipartisan, bicameral bill, with endorsements from dozens of national, state, and local organizations and elected officials. [...]
Statement of Sam A. Cabral, President of the International Union of Police Associations, Regarding Officer Kendall I. Corder
Yesterday, the community of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department lost a hero. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Officer Kendall I. Corder and his partner were dispatched to the area of the N. 25th Street and W. Garfield Avenue for a subject with a weapon. While [...]
Statement of President Cabral Regarding I.U.P.A. Member Being Awarded 2025 Union Plus Scholarship
The International is pleased to share that an I.U.P.A. member has been awarded the Union Plus Scholarship this year. The I.U.P.A. works hard to ensure that our members and their families enjoy the best benefits possible and this is one example of those important benefits paying off. Mr. Steve Johnson [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Chairman Grassley Regarding Opposition to S. 1913, which aims to eliminate the defense of qualified immunity
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations (I. U.P.A.), I would like to announce our strenuous opposition to S. 1913. The legislation aims to amend existing laws to eliminate the defense of qualified immunity for actions taken under section 1979. This change seeks to increase accountability for individuals [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Chairman Jordan Regarding Opposition to H.R. 3602, which aims to eliminate the defense of qualified immunity
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations (I.U.P.A.), we unequivocally announce our strenuous opposition to H.R. 3602. This proposed legislation seeks to amend existing laws by eliminating the defense of qualified immunity for actions taken under Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes ( 42 U.S.C. § 1983). H.R. [...]
Photos of the Week: Hammond PD Camp Blue
Hammond Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #345 Members, including members of their Board, participated in the Hammond Police Department Camp Blue this year as they do every year! Hammond Police Department shared about it on social media: Day 1, “Day 1 of Camp Blue ✅ What an amazing start to the week! Our campers were so engaged and eager to learn all about safety procedures, from calling 911 to understanding the role of first responders! 🚔🚨 Can’t wait for the fun [...]
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LEO Career Day
I.U.P.A. Members are sharing with kids about careers in law enforcement across the country. Memphis Police Association, #318 Members and Coalition of Police, I.U.P.A. Local #911 Members participated in career days recently with local kids in Texas and Tennessee! Memphis Police Department shared about it, “John P. Freeman [...]
IT Update: Security Videos
The I.U.P.A. IT Department works hard to keep our headquarters safe from hackers and ensure that everything runs smoothly. They also provide top-notch technological support to our locals and share IT tips in our blog, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room. This IT Update provides information [...]
Bagging with Badges
Lawton Police Officers Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #24 Members alongside Special Olympics athletes raised over $1,300 in donations for Special Olympics Oklahoma! Lawton Police Department shared on social media, “Thank you to all who came out Saturday to support Bagging with Badges. All the money raised goes directly to [...]
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