LEORF News
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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LEORF News
September 11, 2023

Remembering Heroes on the Anniversary of 9/11

Each year that we pass the anniversary of 9/11, we must stop and reflect on the way the world was changed that day, the lives senselessly lost, the heroes who ran into those buildings to help as others ran out, the brave passengers aboard Flight 93 who sacrificed themselves and…
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LEORF News
September 5, 2023

Hero Spotlight: Patrolman Jacob K. Vorce and Patrolman Tristan L. Sanders

I.U.P.A. Local Defiance Police Officers Assn., #166 Members Patrolman Jacob K. Vorce and Patrolman Tristan L. Sanders were awarded the Lifesaving Award from the Defiance Police Department for saving the life of a mentally ill man in distress. On this, in letters to each officer, President Cabral stated, “You we…
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LEORF News
August 28, 2023

Lawton, Oklahoma Citizens Police Academy

Lawton Police Department, including I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Assn., #24 Members, hosted a Citizens Police Academy where they taught kids about safety, police work, and about their local law enforcement professionals. Lawton Police Department posted about the first day of the academy, “Thank you to Chief of Police James…
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LEORF News
August 21, 2023

BBQ for Yonkers LEOs, Their Families, and Their Communities

I.U.P.A. Local Yonkers Police Benevolent Assn, #16 hosted a Friends and Family Picnic for Yonkers officers and their families. They also grilled at four locations for members of the community for National Night Out! They posted on social media about National Night Out, “Yonkers PBA members volunteering at all four…
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LEORF News
August 14, 2023

Milwaukee Therapy Dog Program

I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21 member, Officer Benjamin Ade and his K9 therapy dog Crush shared about the therapy dog program in Milwaukee at the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Milwaukee Police Association shared the below photos on social media, “#MKEPD Officer Benjamin Ade and…
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LEORF News
August 7, 2023

First Responder Appreciation Day

Nascar is hosting First Responder Appreciation Day on August 26th. First responders can purchase their tickets at a discount for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway!As a thank you to our First Responders, Daytona International Speedway is offering all First Responders a $40 ticket to the race…
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LEORF News
July 31, 2023

Bel Air Police Keeping Everyone Safe on Independence Day!

Police in Bel Air, Maryland, including I.U.P.A. Local Bel Air Police Association, #229 members, watched over Independence Day events and celebrations to keep everyone safe. Bel Air Police Department posted the below photos of the festivities and their officers watching over them, “Another great 4th of July in the Town…
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LEORF News
July 5, 2023

Memorial Tribute to Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino

Yonkers Police Department shared on social media about the tribute to Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino, “A tribute to Detective Sergeant Frank Gualdino: this restored 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be displayed at ceremonial events and parades in his honor; a tangible memorial recalling Frank's early years of service in New York…
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