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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The Medal of Valor Nomination Period is Closing
The nomination period for the 2023-2024 Medal of Valor closes next week on Wednesday, July 31. Your nomination ensures public safety officers receive the recognition they deserve for their selfless service and extraordinary bravery.
View the Medal of Valor website to learn about past recipients and use the nomination guidelines to help you submit your nominations for this year’s award.
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
Statement of President Cabral, President of the International Union of Police Associations
On behalf of the International Union of Police Associations, (I.U.P.A.) I am pleased at the passage and enactment of legislation that will return the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) to its original intent. We supported this meaningful and needed fix along with our members in Virginia. The [...]
Statement of President Cabral Recognizing the Bravery of Police Officer Michael Skinner
The International Union of Police Associations proudly recognizes the bravery of Police Officer Michael Skinner who saved a boater in distress in May. I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral presented Police Officer Michael Skinner with a letter, a certificate, and a plaque which described his valiant lifesaving actions, “On May 3, [...]
Statement of President Cabral Regarding Fallen Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier
It has been reported that “A town council in Connecticut voted against a motion Monday to fly the Thin Blue Line flag in honor of a Connecticut State Trooper, husband and father of two young boys, who was killed on duty. Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier died last week while [...]
Statement of Sam A. Cabral, President of the International Union of Police Associations
Re: Conviction of Donald Trump. Like the rest of this great nation, we waited for the verdict in the New York trial of President Trump; like many, we were disappointed, but not surprised, at the verdict. This, in NO WAY, erodes our support of Trump. We remain convinced that he [...]
Pres. Cabral’s Letter to Congressman Cartwright Regarding the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act”
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, the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act". The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, represents rank and file, active-duty law enforcement professionals across this great nation, including [...]
Photos of the Week: National Capital Region Incident Management Team
I.U.P.A. Local Prince William County Police Association, #5010 Members attended the National Capital Region Incident Management Team three-day training. Prince William County Police Department posted the below photos on social media, “First Sergeant (SGT) Yost, SGT Mason, and SGT Leonard recently attended a three-day full exercise as members of the National Capital Region Incident Management Team. This team is available to deploy across the nation as needed. The NCR-IMT is a Type-3 ‘All Hazards’ Incident Management Team formed by public agencies [...]
I.U.P.A. Briefing Room
IT Update: How To 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 about the collection of How [...]
Notable Trends in the Infrastructure Space
Jeff Murphy is the managing director and portfolio manager of the Ullico Infrastructure Fund (UIF). Prior to joining Ullico, Murphy was a senior member of Deutsche Bank’s alternatives investment group. He has more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure development, finance, and principal ownership. [...]
I.U.P.A. Local Memphis Police Association, #318 Donating Bikes for Community Youth Outreach
I.U.P.A. Local Memphis Police Association, #318 and the Memphis Police Department C.O.P.S. Unit presented participants of Gears No Fear with new bikes to ride the trails this Summer. Along with the bikes, the children will receive valuable training and mentorship. I.U.P.A. Local Memphis Police Association, #318 posted on social [...]
Unions Power America is back with $50K and a trip to Spain
Unions Power America returns with the “thank you” of a lifetime – $50,000 + a bucket-list trip to Spain, courtesy of Collette! Enter a stand-out union member you know (or yourself) and they could win these giant “thank you’s” OR the other $90,000 we've got [...]
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About I.U.P.A.
- U.S. Park Police were ‘assaulted’ and ‘outnumbered’ at protest, union president sayson July 26, 2024 at 8:04 pm
Nearly 30 officers worked to contain the protest as they were overwhelmed and pelted with feces, the union stated
- Bomb squad removes explosive device from outside NYPD stationon July 26, 2024 at 7:45 pm
The explosive — a pipe affixed to two aerosol cans — was a viable device that could have killed or maimed people had it detonated, an NYPD spokesman said
- BWC: Suspect suddenly emerges from entryway, shoots at N.J. officers with long gun before fatal OISon July 26, 2024 at 5:14 pm
Two Hamilton Township PD officers were immediately fired upon when they entered the home; one officer was shot during the exchange of gunfire
- BWC: Suspect suddenly emerges from entryway, shoots at N.J. officers with long gun before fatal OISon July 26, 2024 at 5:14 pm
Two Hamilton Township PD officers were immediately fired upon when they entered the home; one officer was shot during the exchange of gunfire
- L.C. ‘Buckshot’ Smith, one of the longest-serving LEOs in the country, dies at 95on July 26, 2024 at 4:31 pm
Smith served with the Camden Police Department until he retired at 93, marking the end of a career spanning 65 years
- France hires NYPD K-9s for Olympics securityon July 26, 2024 at 4:17 pm
The explosive-sniffing team will work to maintain a safe environment for spectators and athletes; the NYPD did not disclose specific details about the mission
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