LEORF News
November 20, 2023

Donate to LEORF on Giving Tuesday, November 28!

Giving Tuesday is a movement of generosity that spans the globe. It was created in 2012, designating the Tuesday following Thanksgiving as a day on which people do good through positive deeds, donations to good causes, and helping in other creative ways. A great way to make a difference on…
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LEORF News
November 13, 2023

Cops and Joggers 5K

I.U.P.A. Local Fort Myers Police Officers Association, #6065 Members, along with others from the Fort Myers community, participated in the Cops and Joggers 5K! Fort Myers Police Department posted the below photos from the event, “It was a perfect night for the 16th Annual Cops and Joggers 5k in downtown…
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LEORF News
November 6, 2023

Heroes BBQ Cook Off

I.U.P.A. Local Shreveport Police Union, #275 Members, along with other first responders in the Shreveport area, attended the Heroes BBQ Cook Off, which was sponsored by the Shreveport Business Association just in advance of National First Responders Appreciation Day. Shreveport Police Department posted the below photos from the event, “There…
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LEORF News
October 30, 2023

Top Dog Honors at the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program

I.U.P.A. Local 6020, The Broward Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Member Deputy Connor Eaton and K9 Ejo received Top Dog Honors at the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program! I.U.P.A. Local 6020 posted the below photos on social media, “Congratulations to BSO’s new explosive detection K9 team, Deputy Connor Eaton and K9…
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LEORF News
October 25, 2023

Bel Air Child Safety Fair

I.U.P.A. Local Bel Air Police Association, #229 Members from Bel Air Police Department participated in the Bel Air Police Department/Bel Air Lions Club Child Safety Fair. The department posted on social media, “Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of day will stop the Bel Air Police Department/Bel Air…
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October 16, 2023

Hero Spotlight: School Resource Officer David Singer

I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota County School Police Association, #6046 Member School Resource Officer David Singer has been presented with a letter and certificate from the International Union of Police Associations for his quick thinking and good detective work that prevented a greater tragedy at Woodland Middle School in Sarasota County, Florida…
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LEORF News
October 10, 2023

Brad Harper Memorial Golf Classic

I.U.P.A. Local Virginia Beach P.B.A., #34 hosts the Brad Harper Memorial Golf Classic in honor of Sergeant Brad Harper who was an officer with the Virginia Beach Police Department and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was killed on August 3, 2005 in Haditha, Iraq along with 13 of his fellow…
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October 2, 2023

Hero Spotlight: Police Officer Dylan Coffman

I.U.P.A. Local Flagler Beach Law Enforcement Assn., #6086 Member Police Officer Dylan Coffman got a call that two people were in distress in the riptides at Flagler Beach and he sprung into action. He raced to the location, ran to the water, ripped off his vest, and dove into the…
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September 25, 2023

9/11 Stair Climb

I.U.P.A. Local Port Orange Police Association members along with firefighters from Port Orange Fire and Rescue, members of Port Orange Professional Firefighters Association, other officers from the Port Orange Police Department, and other firefighters from other fire departments in the area all participated in the 9/11 Stair Climb in remembrance…
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LEORF News
September 18, 2023

National Police Women’s Day Across the U.S.

Per National Today, National Police Women’s Day is “celebrated each year on September 12. The day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country.” Across the country, LEO departments and I.U.P.A. members within them celebrated National Police Women’s Day vocally on…
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