Prince William County Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #5010 Member Officer Godson Vondee was awarded one of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program 2024 Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention and Enforcement. I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral penned a letter to Officer Godson Vondee, “This is your second time being given this award, and [...]
The new year is still just that—new—and that means it's time for the largest trade show dealing with law enforcement, shooting sports and hunting. SHOT Show 2025 opens in Las Vegas this week, with Monday's Range Day marking the event's unofficial first day. Retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Officer Media Group's editorial director, is attending the event [...]
Nearly 58 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 88.8 million in 2060.1 On average, a 65-year-old can expect to live another 18.9 years.2 For most of us, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as we age. Yet millions of older adults are living [...]
The COPS Office is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest! This annual contest celebrates the spirit of community policing by highlighting moments of trust, collaboration, and connection between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve For the 11th consecutive year, the COPS Office invited state, local, [...]
Virginia Beach P.B.A., I.U.P.A. Local #34 honors fallen officers by laying wreaths at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial in their memory on the anniversary of their EOW.If you look over Virginia Beach P.B.A., I.U.P.A. Local #34’s social media posts, you will see, unfailingly on the anniversary of their death, a post in honor of [...]
According to the American College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology, the prescription treatment offers an alternative to traditional immunotherapy—otherwise called allergy shots or subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT). That involves injecting increasing amounts of allergens over three to five years to raise your tolerance.
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 all ages. Various agencies set [...]
Scams are rampant these days, with criminals stealing a reported $10 billion from Americans in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. But there are ways to protect yourself, including staying up on the latest schemes and following the advice listed below. Also consider adding the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline phone number, 877-908-3360, into your phone right now, so [...]
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
I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Assn., #24 Members taught Lawton, Oklahoma citizens how to use motorcycles safely for FREE! The class has taken place on numerous Saturdays and is so popular that classes fill up quickly. Lawton Police Department posted about the class on social media, “Forget about traditional classroom lectures and PowerPoints; this was [...]