The Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund was established to provide support and resources to law enforcement officers and their families when tragedy strikes. The organization will, without restriction, provide assistance by all manners and means to the immediate family members of a law enforcement officer who may be killed or…

April Katherman-Redgrave, Wife of Fallen San Jose Police Officer Michael J. Katherman, wrote for COPS, “Finding My Happiness Again” Tuesday, June 14, 2016 began as a typical summer day. My two sons were out of school for summer and just finished 4th and 2nd grades. I was teaching elementary school…

Sara Slone, C.O.P.S. Communications Director wrote for COPS, “Surviving Son Rides in Honor of Fallen Father Amid Cancellation” Landon Winfield was just three years old when his father, Marion County (OH) Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield, was shot and killed on October 14, 2004. Landon grew up going to C.O.P.S. Kids…

LEORF Helps LEOs and their Families Law Enforcement Officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, run into danger while the rest of us run from it, and come to our aid each and every time we call for their help. They do so selflessly…

Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund, Inc. – Update - The National Police Week has scheduled its in-person events to October 13-17, 2021 in Washington, D.C., but it will still hold virtual events May 9-15, 2021.  The rescheduling was necessary in order to coincide with guidelines under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.  …

I attended my first National Police Week in May of 2005, I was a lost broken 28 year old widow. My husband, Marion County (OH) Sheriff’s Deputy Brandy Winfield, was murdered the previous year on October 14, 2004. He was shot in the back of the head while giving a…

Tiger Woods’ expectations have softened—age, and injuries, and a bout with the chipping yips will have that effect. Despite what he may say at press conferences, Woods no longer expects to contend every time he tees it up. He wants to, but it’s no longer a baseline. Because Woods doesn’t just need…

Rasmussen College – Law Enforcement Officers/Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs that are IUPA Members Save on Degree Programs with a 15% Tuition Grant Being a Law Enforcement Officers means additional training.  Rasmussen College offers a 15% tuition grant for members of various police agencies when trying to reach their educational goals.  The…

As the LPGA Tour plays its final event of 2020, Commissioner Mike Whan revealed on Friday the 2021 schedule and his plan for playing a full season as COVID-19 continues to spread. The LPGA made it through the difficult 2020 season by staging 18 events, and Whan has reason to…

The 2021 schedule for Police Technical Training classes/conferences is open to all technicians or officers employed by police agencies using Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Participants should be familiar with hand tools and mechanically inclined due to the technical nature of the preventative maintenance and diagnostics curriculum offered. CLASS # NAME DATE LOCATION…