The I.U.P.A. regularly conducts research to support our members and to aid us in advocating for the best interests of law enforcement nationwide. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the below link on staffing concerns in law enforcement that the I.U.P.A. is conducting in support of LEOs. As in any study, participation is critical in conducting a study on this issue. We thank you in advance for your assistance in this project. Click Here to Take the Survey! The I.U.P.A. Research Department regularly conducts research on [...]

Sportsmen and sportswomen have the pleasure of serving family and friends the free-range, organic protein they caught, killed, trapped, and chased. But wild game, fish, and fowl can be tricky to cook compared to store-bought alternatives, leading to common descriptions like “gamey,” especially by those looking for an excuse not to eat it. That’s why the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) launched its SMART Tips & Tricks: Wild Game in the Kitchen 8-week video series on YouTube featuring mouth-watering recipes that will change the tune of even the most skeptical taste buds when it comes to wild fish and game. [...]

Allied Wellness has yet another informative newsletter for I.U.P.A. members. This time, it is on a topic that affects LEOs significantly – back injuries and exercises! This newsletter comes from Allied Wellness Health Coach and Physical Therapist, Taylor, who covers: What is the Thoracic Spine? Sitting and Your Thoracic Spine Exercises to Improve Thoracic Mobility   (Click the image below to view PDF)   To Learn More Visit https://alliedwellness.com/

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    There was a time when you would have a pension at the end of your working years. Now, pensions are not as common for individuals outside the public sector. Not all retirement strategies are the same. There is such a wide variety of retirement strategies that it is worth reading up on your choices. Here is a brief look at the different strategies, who can access them, and what they offer. The traditional 401(k). Most people have this type of retirement savings strategy, and it works like this. The strategy is funded with pre-tax dollars taken out of your paycheck [...]

  When you want to borrow money, a potential creditor will take a close look at your background. As Bank of Labor’s Senior Credit Officer, Pat Thomas, notes, “This review helps banks and other creditors determine whether or not you have the means to repay the loan.” What criteria does a lender use when assessing credit risk? Most use a framework known as the “Four Cs of Credit.” These are four common-sense areas that a creditor will review. Those four Cs are… Capacity Capital Collateral Character Here is what lenders look at when it comes to each of these factors so you [...]

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