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October 25, 2021

Anniversary of the Mass Shooting Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada

Just over four years ago, on the night of October 1, 2017, a deranged murderer opened fire on a crowd of concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. Numerous people who were there said that in the terror and confusion going…
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October 19, 2021

The I.U.P.A. Strongly Encourages Retired Officers to Volunteer with CopLine

    We all know of some of the horrors that our brothers and sisters take home with them each night and live with - the scenes that cannot be unseen. Many of us cannot share these things with our family as we don’t want them to house the demons…
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October 14, 2021

Officer Appreciation Night with the Tacoma Rainers

Due to a rise in crime and a lack of resources to address crime, local business leaders have been reaching out to the City of Tacoma, Washington to express their concerns. One local business owner contacted Tacoma Police Union I.U.P.A. Local 6 to ask what could be done to address…
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October 8, 2021

Sarasota Police Department to Host National Night Out on October 12!

The Sarasota Police Department will host National Night Out 2021 on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., outside Sarasota Police Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.  This free, fun, family event is open to everyone.  Residents, citizens, visitors, and community members are invited and welcome to spend…
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October 1, 2021

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum is Hosting Two Key Events in October!

Run for the Badge 5K on October 9, 2021 All runners, walkers, and Memorial and Museum supporters across the U.S. are invited to meet in Washington, DC, or virtually to raise money, and earn prizes in honor of law enforcement! Run for the Badge is a fully supported timed 5K…
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September 20, 2021

LEORF Harley Bike Raffle Winner!

September 18, 2021 was a very lucky day for Adam Ditfurth from California who won a 2021 Harley-Davidson® FLHTK Ultra Limited Peace Officer Special Edition in Dark Blue!   The raffle took place at the Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. President Sam A. Cabral and Secretary-Treasurer Michael V. Crivello asked Mayrell Jakubowski-Corachea, Complex Events Manager…
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September 15, 2021

I.U.P.A. Local Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association 34 Honoring First Responders on 9/11

In advance of the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, I.U.P.A. Local Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association 34 presented a wreath of flowers to each of the four city precincts, their police memorial, and the Virginia Beach Fire Department Training Center.     Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association 34 posted on Facebook,…
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September 9, 2021

9/11 Tribute in Light

    The I.U.P.A. keeps a framed photograph of the Tribute in Light at our International Headquarters, which is a commemorative public art installation that is lit every year, from dusk until dawn, on September 11. It has grown to be an iconic symbol that honors those killed and celebrates…
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September 2, 2021

Stories of 9/11 from Officers at Ground Zero on the 20th Anniversary

    New York State Investigator Ronald Pierone, Jr. When Ronald got the news about what had happened at the twin towers on September 11, 2001, he was holding his infant son who was just a few days shy of one month old. He handed his son off because he…
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August 19, 2021

C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma

About the Conference WHY? C.O.P.S. recognizes that every law enforcement officer is subject to crisis and tragedy throughout their career. These public servants see the most unthinkable acts of criminal behavior in our society. Are we providing assistance to help officers navigate these events over the course of their professional…
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