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LEORF News
May 23, 2022

Virginia Beach Police Department Memorial Service

In honor of Police Week and for the Virginia Beach Police Department Memorial Service, Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association 34 decorated their headquarters to honor fallen officers. They posted on Facebook, “Today, in honor of #PoliceWeek and in preparation for tomorrow's Virginia Beach PD memorial service, PBA34 adorned our association's…
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LEORF News
May 19, 2022

Regional Exceptional Service Award for School Resource Officer Castellanos

I.U.P.A. and Sarasota County School Police Association Member, School Resource Officer Jose Castellanos was awarded the 2022 National Association of School Resource Officers Regional Exceptional Service Award for Region 1. NASRO stated in the award letter, “Although we received a number of worthy nominations, your commitment to fulfilling NASRO’s mission…
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LEORF News
May 11, 2022

Alexis Bohannon, Wife of Fallen St. Louis Metro Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon, wrote for COPS, “My First National Police Week”

  The following story is from the perspective of Alexis Bohannon. Alexis and her family attended NPW for the first time in 2021, as they honored her husband, St. Louis Metro Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon, EOW 8/30/2020.   I attended NPW for the first time in October of 2021, just…
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May 5, 2022

Denham Springs Officer Building Community Bonds with Kids

I.U.P.A. AND Denham Springs Union of Police Member, Police Officer Sydney, of the Denham Springs Police Department, had a wonderful visit with some very excited kids. The children were able to see inside of her police car and climb inside to explore. The kids were able to see her handcuffs…
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LEORF News
April 27, 2022

NYPD Detective Saves Twin Brother Yonkers PD Detective’s Life

  I.U.P.A. Local Yonkers Police Benevolent Association Member Detective Brian Menton was one week shy of his retirement, having served for twenty-seven years with the Yonkers Police Department, when he was shot in the stomach by a suspect in a bodega on Elm Street during a firearms investigation. Detective Menton…
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LEORF News
April 19, 2022

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Howard County, Maryland!

Departments across the United States celebrated their dispatchers last week during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. In Howard County, Maryland, the police department posted on their Facebook page to recognize theirs all week! The department posted photos of their dispatchers to highlight them and their dedication to their lifesaving work…
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LEORF News
April 11, 2022

Yonkers Officers Raising Money for the American Heart Association and the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center

Law enforcement officers in Yonkers, New York have been very busy raising money to support causes in their community this past March. 24th Annual YPD vs. YFD Charity Hockey Game Yonkers police and firefighters played a friendly game of hockey to raise $13,000 for the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center and…
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LEORF News
April 4, 2022

ANEW Advisors Hero Spotlight: Melinda Kendall

  This month, we continue our Hero Spotlight series highlighting incredible individuals making a difference in their communities as first-responders. We are lucky enough to have Melinda Kendall from Kalamazoo, Michigan as our featured hero today. Can you introduce yourself? I am Melinda Kendall, a Public Safety Officer with the…
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March 28, 2022

Departments Across the U.S. Celebrating Female Heroes During Women’s History Month

The month of March is Women’s History Month and departments from all over the United States posted on their social media about their female staff, how proud they are of them, and how much they appreciate all that they do.   Lawton Police Department in Oklahoma Lawton Police Department posted…
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LEORF News
March 15, 2022

ANEW Advisors Hero Spotlight: Daniel Thompson

  Today, we are continuing our Hero Spotlight series where we highlight incredible individuals making a difference in their communities as first-responders. We are lucky enough to have Daniel Thompson as our featured hero this week.   Can you introduce yourself? Where do you work and what do you do…
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