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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LEORF News
June 26, 2023

Hero Spotlight: Bogalusa Officers of the Year

I.U.P.A. Local Bogalusa Police Association, #85 members Detective Sergeant Justin Blackwell and CO II Leonard Powell received awards from the local American Legion and Rotary Club. Every year, awards are given to the Teacher of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, Corrections Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the…
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LEORF News
June 21, 2023

Cops, Kids, and K9s in Defiance, Ohio

I.U.P.A. Local Defiance Police Officers Association members and officers from Defiance Police Department along with Sampson, the therapy dog from the PD Victim Services Division, visited Defiance Elementary School, where they helped out with the BARK Picnic. Officers also proudly attended and safeguarded the Defiance, Ohio Bicentennial Celebration, where they…
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LEORF News
June 13, 2023

Hero Spotlight: WACOPS Officers Protecting and Serving on the Ground and In the Sky

I.U.P.A. Local Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) Members from all over the State of Washington have been busy protecting and serving their citizens on the ground and even in the sky! Lake Stevens Police Department officers responded to a critical incident in Everett. Multiple agencies responded to the…
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LEORF News
June 5, 2023

Hero Spotlight: Deputy Eric Blake

Deputy Eric Blake has recently retired with twenty-six years of service from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. His latest assignment was as a School Resource Deputy in Parkland BSO where the students loved him so much that they created, “Deputy Blake Day” to celebrate his positive impact on them. The Broward…
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LEORF News
May 30, 2023

Sign Up NOW for the 2023 LEORF Golf Classic!

Proceeds from the LEORF Golf Classic are used to benefit the families of fallen police officers and officers and their families when an officer has faced disaster, violence, injury, or any other calamity. When an officer has been killed or faced an injury or tragedy, LEORF sends a check to…
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LEORF News
May 22, 2023

2023 Virginia Beach Police Memorial

This week’s LEORF News article comes from the 2023 Virginia Beach Police Memorial that took place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 during Police Week. I.U.P.A. Local Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association posted on social media, “Today the VBPD honored our city's fallen at the memorial on our boardwalk. It was…
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LEORF News
May 15, 2023

Annual Wreath Laying in D.C. for Police Week

I.U.P.A. Local Prince William County Police Association has a wreath laying ceremony every year at the start of Police Week at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Every year, they lay wreaths in honor of fallen officers with members of their families. Officer Pete White, Jr. E.O.W. 10-27-1973 Officer Mike…
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LEORF News
May 8, 2023

True Blue BBQ Team Smoking Brisket for Charity

Hobbs Police Department posted about some of their officers, including an I.U.P.A. Local Hobbs Police Association Member, Officer Blanchard. The officers comprise the True Blue BBQ Team and they smoke brisket for charity so well that they won 1st place in two contests recently! Hobbs Police Department posted the below…
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LEORF News
May 8, 2023

Celebrate Heroes Appreciation Month!

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