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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ohio: I.U.P.A. Local Toledo Police Patrolman's Assn., #10 Members Officer Justin Siminak and Community Service Officer Hassan Cheaib along with other officers from Toledo Police Department delivered stuffed animals to the hospital to cheer up the children who had to spend the holiday there. Toledo Police Department posted to social…

A ten-year-old boy named Daniel in Bunnell, Florida lost his mother a few years ago. Every year, he and his father do something to show their appreciation in honor of her memory. This year, they gave donuts, coffee, and a thank you letter to their local police officers. Bunell Police…

I.U.P.A. Local Kenosha Professional Police Association, #211 Member Officer Rusten Sheskey was recently recognized by the United States Secret Service’s National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI). He was ranked 35th out of 3,800 examiners across the country for his efforts in 2023. Kenosha Police Department posted on social media, “Today’s Law…