LEORF News

Lawton Police Department in Lawton, Oklahoma shared on social media about their Citizens Police Academy. Citizens police academies are a wonderful way to build positive relationships with members of the community and to better inform the public about police work. Day 1 “We kicked off our Jr. CPA with 16…

I.U.P.A. Local Napoleon Police Officers' Association posted recently about our member, Officer Nick Jones, “We would like to congratulate one of our own, Officer Jones, for running and winning the Chicken run 5k today in Delta. Our officers spend a lot of their own time working out, so when the…

C.O.P.S. Kids Camp is planned for surviving children (6-14 years of age) and their parent or legal guardian of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. C.O.P.S. Kids Camp provides families the opportunity to interact in a relaxed setting that is removed from everyday life. Often, young…

Conference Dates: November 4 – 6, 2022   Conference Location: Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons FWY, Dallas, TX   Conference Highlights: Raul Rivas, Former Orlando P.D. SWAT Gordon Graham, Lexipol Founder Vinnie Montez, Comedian And More!   Conference Focus: This conference focuses on trauma and wellness, proactively addressing the cumulative…

I.U.P.A. Local Memphis Police Association, #318 posted on Facebook about the well-deserved recognition of Officer VanArsdale and K9 Anthony, whose lifesaving efforts were recognized by the Tennessee House of Representatives. In their post, they shared, “Great day in Nashville! Anthony and Officer VanArsdale got a standing ovation from the TN…

  We all love our Harley Davidson bikes! Here are some fun facts you probably did not know. For instance, did you know that the founders of the company were all inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame by the U.S. government in 2004 because of their deep commitment to…

The United States Veterans Administration has designed June 27 as National PTSD Screening Day and are encouraging both veterans as well as others who have experienced traumatic events to complete a brief PTSD screen, which is a short set of questions, to check on their mental health needs. A copy…

I.U.P.A. and Ormond Beach Police Officers Association, #6075 Member Rick Taylor was recognized with the 2021 Goldwing Road Riders Association, Chapter FL 1-H, Motor Officer of the Year Award. The I.U.P.A., the Ormond Beach Police Officers Association, and the Ormond Beach Police Department are all very proud of his achievement…

  2nd Annual LEORF Harley Raffle   Father’s Day is coming up soon and it is time to think about gifts! LEORF is having the 2nd Annual Harley Raffle and it is the perfect gift to show your Dad how much he means to you while helping out LEOs and their…

I.U.P.A. local unions and their departments across the United States posted on social media to honor those who gave their lives to protect us on Memorial Day this year.   Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association in Virginia posted, “Today PBA34 pauses to remember all those lost across the generations in…