LEORF News

Each year that we pass the anniversary of 9/11, we must stop and reflect on the way the world was changed that day, the lives senselessly lost, the heroes who ran into those buildings to help as others ran out, the brave passengers aboard Flight 93 who sacrificed themselves and…

I.U.P.A. Local Defiance Police Officers Assn., #166 Members Patrolman Jacob K. Vorce and Patrolman Tristan L. Sanders were awarded the Lifesaving Award from the Defiance Police Department for saving the life of a mentally ill man in distress. On this, in letters to each officer, President Cabral stated, “You we…

Lawton Police Department, including I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Assn., #24 Members, hosted a Citizens Police Academy where they taught kids about safety, police work, and about their local law enforcement professionals. Lawton Police Department posted about the first day of the academy, “Thank you to Chief of Police James…

I.U.P.A. Local Yonkers Police Benevolent Assn, #16 hosted a Friends and Family Picnic for Yonkers officers and their families. They also grilled at four locations for members of the community for National Night Out! They posted on social media about National Night Out, “Yonkers PBA members volunteering at all four…

I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21 member, Officer Benjamin Ade and his K9 therapy dog Crush shared about the therapy dog program in Milwaukee at the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Milwaukee Police Association shared the below photos on social media, “#MKEPD Officer Benjamin Ade and…

Nascar is hosting First Responder Appreciation Day on August 26th. First responders can purchase their tickets at a discount for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway!As a thank you to our First Responders, Daytona International Speedway is offering all First Responders a $40 ticket to the race…

Police in Bel Air, Maryland, including I.U.P.A. Local Bel Air Police Association, #229 members, watched over Independence Day events and celebrations to keep everyone safe. Bel Air Police Department posted the below photos of the festivities and their officers watching over them, “Another great 4th of July in the Town…

Yonkers Police Department shared on social media about the tribute to Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino, “A tribute to Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino: this restored 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be displayed at ceremonial events and parades in his honor; a tangible memorial recalling Frank's early years of service in New York…

I.U.P.A. Local Bogalusa Police Association, #85 members Detective Sergeant Justin Blackwell and CO II Leonard Powell received awards from the local American Legion and Rotary Club. Every year, awards are given to the Teacher of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, Corrections Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the…

I.U.P.A. Local Defiance Police Officers Association members and officers from Defiance Police Department along with Sampson, the therapy dog from the PD Victim Services Division, visited Defiance Elementary School, where they helped out with the BARK Picnic. Officers also proudly attended and safeguarded the Defiance, Ohio Bicentennial Celebration, where they…