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2101, 2025

Photos of the Week: Tip-A-Cop

Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local 6015 Members participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Tutto Fresco restaurant to raise money for Special Olympics! Port Saint Lucie Police Department shared about it on social media, “Our Tip-A-Cop event was yet another success! Thanks to our fantastic community, we were able to collect over $4,500 for the Special Olympics.  Thank you, Tutto Fresco, their staff, and our PSL citizens for making the event such a great time for not only us, but the athletes as well!” [...]

2101, 2025

Men in Black!

Lakewood Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local 303 Members dressed as Men in Black characters while they collected donations to feed low-income citizens in the community of Lakewood, Colorado! Lakewood Police Department posted about it on social media, “You never know what you'll see from day to day at the PD. Case in point... the LPD MIB! Detectives Ezell, Paisley, Goodrich, and Mizanin played the role of characters from Men in Black to gather donations from city employees as part of our Caring by Sharing program. These donations will go to preparing holiday food baskets for low-income seniors within our community!” [...]

2101, 2025

When Should I Get Life Insurance?

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1301, 2025

Photos of the Week: DARE Graduates

Volusia County Deputies Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6035 Member Deputy Sara Peas celebrated the first graduates of her DARE Program!!! Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shared about the achievement for the kids and Deputy Peas, “We’re proud to announce that the fifth-graders at McInnis Elementary (DeLeon Springs) are the first graduates of our DARE program! 🎉 A big thank you to Deputy Sara Peas for leading this group of nearly 60 students through their journey.” The post continued, “Sheriff Chitwood, VSO Command Staff, and our Youth Services Division were all in attendance to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with the students and their families. [...]

1301, 2025

I.U.P.A. Local #74 Members Prep Athletes for LETR Run!

Connecticut Police and Fire Union, I.U.P.A. Local #74 Members Officer Nicole Theriault and Officer Tracy Henderson are active members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). In addition, they help local Special Olympics athletes prepare for the annual LETR! Connecticut Police and Fire Union, I.U.P.A. Local #74 shared about this in their blog and on social media, “ECSU Officer Nicole Theriault, who also serves as a Union steward and committee member for the CPFU Training & Tuition Committee, and DMHAS Officer Tracy Henderson, are active members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser [...]

1301, 2025

Great Deals for the Start of the New Year!

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601, 2025

Photos of the Week: Faith and Blue

Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6015 Members participated in the Faith and Blue Initiative again this year! Port Saint Lucie Police Department posted about it on social media, “As part of the nationwide Faith & Blue initiative, Officer Vincent DeAguila flipped the coin and Chaplain Nick Manzie refereed the Southfork High School at Port St. Lucie High School football game this past weekend.” The department also posted, “The fifth annual Faith & Blue Weekend was held this past weekend at Central Baptist Church of Port St Lucie. Members of the congregation were able to meet with officers and [...]

601, 2025

I.U.P.A. Local #24 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Lawton Police Officers Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #24 Members helped raise over $2,700 along with Lawton firefighters for the Salvation Army to use to help the community. Lawton Police Department posted on social media, “The 2024 Salvation Army bell ringing this past weekend was a huge success. The Lawton Police and Lawton Fire were able to raise over $2,700. Roger made sure he had a good time while he was out there as well.” They continued, “Thank you to all the community members who came out and showed your support. Our officers and firefighters look forward to this event each year. Thank [...]

601, 2025

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1612, 2024

Photos of the Week: Police Birthday Party

Lakewood Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local #303 Members helped give a very special six-year-old a very special police-themed birthday! Lakewood Police Department posted about it on social media, “We had a great time with Adeline and her family for her 6th birthday! Can’t wait to have you here on the team Adeline!” One of her family members commented on the post, “You guys are seriously THE best!!! Agent Marc Mizanin and Agent Bri—- you have no idea the impact you had on our family let alone our sweet Adeline!! We are still talking about how fun it was and how you truly [...]

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