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Photos of the Week: Bloodhound Training
Port Saint Lucie Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6015 Members participated in the National Police Bloodhound Association’s seminar and training to practice and perfect their tracking/trailing skills! Port Saint Lucie Police Department shared about it on social media, “This week, PSLPD’s Bloodhound Teams traveled to St. Augustine and participated in the National Police Bloodhound Association’s Florida Seminar.” The post continued, “This vital training gathered bloodhound teams from across the U.S. who collectively participated in extensive tracking/trailing problems. This weeklong training helps develop the skills necessary for these pups to save lives.” The post concluded with, “Officer Cory Collier with Bloodhound K-9 [...]
Photos of the Week: SRO Jarrett Whipple
Sarasota County School Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6046 Member School Resource Officer Jarett Whipple received a letter and certificate from I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral, commending him on his work in keeping our schools safe and in preventing a tragic event from occurring. Sarasota County School Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6046 President Mary McCarrick along with Sarasota County Schools Police Department Chief of Police presented School Resource Officer Jarett Whipple with the letter and certificate from I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral. In his letter, President Cabral stated, “On December 9, while assigned to Oak Park School, you [...]
WACOPS at the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, I.U.P.A. Local #27 participates every year in the Legislative Session for the State of Washington and this year was no exception! Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, I.U.P.A. Local #27 posted about the legislative session this year and their meeting with the statewide firefighters’ union, “Great meeting with our friends at the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters.” They also shared a video of WACOPS Executive Director Teresa Taylor giving an update about the legislative session that you can view here. Washington State Council of Fire Fighters also shared [...]
Presidents’ Day Car Shopping
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Union Members — Enjoy 30% off Valentine’s Day Flowers and Gifts
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Photos of the Week: Thank You
Bunnell Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local 6068 Members received handmade thank you cards and delicious treats from children at the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia! Bunnell Police Department posted about it on social media, “A huge THANK YOU to the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia for stopping by to drop off goodies and handmade cards to our officers. The support of our community means so much to us as we continue the tradition of our family protecting yours since 1913.” Each [...]
First Responders Soccer Match
Milwaukee Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #21 Members battled it out in the First Responders Soccer Match at halftime of the Milwaukee Wave Professional Soccer Team game, beating the firefighters’ team! Milwaukee Police Department posted on social media, “#MKEPD #WINS the First Responders Soccer match! The very first Milwaukee Fire Department versus Milwaukee Police Department soccer match occurred at halftime of the Milwaukee Wave Professional Soccer Team game on December 20th. We won 1-0! #NiceJob #Kudos #Thanks for having us #MilwaukeeWave.”
Photos of the Week: K9 Bruno’s Birthday
Fort Myers Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6065 Member Detective Harrison Williams is the K9 Handler for K9 Bruno who just had his fourth birthday on Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day this year! Detective Harrison Williams and K9 Bruno were highlighted in 2022 in the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room here after Bruno made the long journey from Ukraine to Fort Myers, Florida to begin his service with Detective Williams at the Fort Myers Police Department. Fort Myers Police Department shared about the auspicious occasion on social media, “𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝙺9 𝙱𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚘 🐾 4 years on the earth 🌎 and almost 3 [...]
Sergeant Joshua Davis and K9 Glitch Fighting Crime
Memphis Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #318 Member Sergeant Joshua Davis works closely with Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 Glitch to prevent crimes against children. Sergeant Davis has been with the Memphis Police Department for twenty-one years. He has been assigned to the Sex Crimes Bureau for nine years and has been a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for the last three and a half. ESD K9 Glitch has been with the department for two years and has been with Sergeant Davis the entire time. Sergeant Davis was happy to answer some questions about their work together to [...]
ARLEO: Enhancing Your Future Beyond the Badge
A Law Enforcement Officer is NEVER fully Retired. We at ARLEO, understand this to be true because that’s who we are, Retired Law Enforcement Officers. We will provide a resource for Legal Protection for those who have risked their lives every day to Protect others. We offer the Legal Support You Deserve and the ability to Monetarily Enjoy a Healthy and Fulfilling Life after an LEO puts away their Shield. We know who You are and You will Always be there to Protect … $60 for the first year for Retiring or Retired I.U.P.A. Members with a [...]
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