LEORF News

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…