LEORF News
April 29, 2024

Hero Spotlight: Lifeguard Dalton Smith

I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen's Association, #6039 Member Lifeguard Dalton Smith rescued a man from a rip current. He and other lifeguards, along with officers and first responders from other agencies, worked together to provide CPR, transport him to the hospital, and save his life. I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen's Association, #6039…
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LEORF News
April 22, 2024

Hero Fest at Harley Davidson

I.U.P.A. Local Sebastian Police Officers Association, #6053 Members participated in Hero Fest at Space Coast Harley Davidson. They manned a booth at the event and showed off Sebastian Police Department’s brand-new armored vehicle to the community members who attended. Hero Fest is a day of family fun that caters to…
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LEORF News
April 15, 2024

Easter with LEOs Across the U.S.

I.U.P.A. Local Volusia County Deputies Association, #6035, FL I.U.P.A. Local Volusia County Deputies Association, #6035 President Brodie Hughes along with many of his Members participated in Easter events for kids in Volusia County, Florida! One Member flew a plane that carried the Easter bunny down from the sky for an…
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LEORF News
April 8, 2024

Hero Spotlight: School Resource Officer Michael Chrone

I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota County School Police Association, #6046 Member School Resource Officer Michael Chrone saved a man’s life when he was having a medical emergency next to Glenallen Elementary, where he serves as the SRO. The wife of the man he saved later visited him to thank him and tell…
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LEORF News
April 1, 2024

Celebrating Female LEOs During Women’s History Month 2024!

I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21, WI I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21, in WI posted on social media, “We salute them every day - and especially for #WomensHistoryMonth. MPA joins the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) in showing our appreciation and support for the women of…
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LEORF News
March 25, 2024

2024 Lawton Citizens Police Academy

In Oklahoma, I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Assn., #24 Members taught community members in a multi-week Citizens Police Academy. Lawton Police Department posted the below photos on social media.   WEEK ONE Lawton Police Department posted, “Thank you to Chief of Police James Smith, Lt. Whittington, and Sgt. Dimmitt for…
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LEORF News
March 18, 2024

Honoring the Fallen 5K Race

I.U.P.A. Local Clermont Police Officers/Sergeants Union Members participated in the 4th Annual Honoring the Fallen 5K Race. The event was sponsored by the Clermont Police Department and proceeds went to the Central Florida Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) South Lake Tablet reported about the event, “This year’s 5K…
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LEORF News
March 11, 2024

Hero Spotlight: WACOPS Heroes

I.U.P.A. Local Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, #27 awarded four officers this year with the Mark Brinkman Distinguished Service Award. A video of the event can be viewed here. Officer Jacob Schrader Detective Ben Miller Detective Ben Wheeler Sergeant Dan Dusevoir The Mark Brinkman Distinguished Service…
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LEORF News
March 4, 2024

Run in Honor of Trooper Zachary Fink

I.U.P.A. Local Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, #6015 and I.U.P.A. Local Port St. Lucie Police Sergeants Association, #6017 Members participated in a run in honor of Trooper Zachary Fink who was recently killed in the line of duty on February 2, 2024. Port Saint Lucie Police Department posted photos…
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LEORF News
February 26, 2024

Hero Spotlight: Patrol Officer Austin Bly

I.U.P.A. Local Toledo Police Patrolman's Assn., #10 Member Patrol Officer Austin Bly was awarded the State of Ohio Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award as well as the Northwest Ohio Safety Council Hero Award. The International Union of Police Associations also recognized him for his service and these extraordinary achievements…
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