LEORF News

I.U.P.A. Regional Vice President Ron Pierone was awarded with a certificate signed by I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral and I.U.P.A. Secretary-Treasurer Michael V. Crivello as well as a plaque from the International that stated, “Under your leadership, N.Y. State Police Investigators Association significantly enhanced the benefits available to officers. You…

New Smyrna Beach POA, I.U.P.A. Local #6057 Members worked with Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert to collect supplies for Hurricane Milton victims. They were also delighted to be treated to drinks and snacks that were donated by the New Smyrna Beach Walmart for the officers who worked during the…

The Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund (LEORF) 2024 Golf Classic was a massive success this year! 132 golfers set out at 8:30 A.M. across the golf course at The Meadows Country Club where they had fun playing golf and raising money for law enforcement officers and their families. The LEORF…

I.U.P.A. Local Volusia County Deputies Association, #6035 Member Deputy Wes Brough was recognized by the International Union of Police Associations with a letter and certificate for saving the life of a child clinging to a log in a pond. President Cabral and Secretary-Treasurer Crivello sent Deputy Wes Brough a signed…

I.U.P.A. Local Toledo Police Patrolman's Assn., #10 Member Sergeant Bill Cashen was recognized by the Toledo Police Department for being honored with the Patriot Award by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Ohio Field Office. Toledo Police Department posted about it on social media, “This week, Sergeant Bill Cashen of the…

I.U.P.A. Local Lakewood Police Union, #303 Members participated in National Night Out with members of the Lakewood, Colorado community! Lakewood Police Department shared a post on social media, “Another fantastic National Night Out is in the books! Thank you everyone in our community who came out to enjoy the company…

I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota County School Police Association, #6046 Member Officer Daniel Ekis received a letter and certificate of recognition from the International Union of Police Associations for saving the life of a child. I.U.P.A. President Cabral and I.U.P.A. Secretary-Treasurer Crivello signed a certificate that I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota County School Police…

I.U.P.A. Local Indian River Deputies Association, #6080 Members taught and participated in the Community Basic Life Saving (BLS) Course to certify participants in lifesaving techniques. Indian River County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media, “Sheriff’s Office hosted its inaugural Community Basic Life Saving course (BLS). The Sheriff’s Office is now…

I.U.P.A. Local Terre Haute, #133 members participated in the Emerging Leaders Program as well as a variety of other training programs with other LEOs from the Midwest! Terre Haute Police Department shared on social media about the Emerging Leaders Program, “Our Emerging Leaders Program for local law enforcement continues to…

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported on statistics from their 2024 Mid-year Fatality Report, “As of June 30, 2024, 71 federal, state, county, municipal, tribal and officers from the U.S. Territories have died in the line of duty in 2024, representing a 15% increase compared to the 62…