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Top Dog Honors At The TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program

I.U.P.A. Local 6020, The Broward Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Member Deputy Connor Eaton and K9 Ejo received Top Dog Honors at the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program !I.U.P.A. Local 6020 posted the below photos on social media, “Congratulations to BSO’s new explosive detection K9 team, Deputy Connor Eaton and K9 Ejo on receiving ‘Top Dog’ [...]

January 25th, 2024|

Milestone Journey: The Officer Transition to Civilian Life

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund invites you to watch a panel discussion that will provide law enforcement officers with important information for a successful transition from their professional life to life as a civilian. This program will bring together experts in financial, spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness to discuss all that an officer [...]

January 25th, 2024|

Save More—and Waste Less—in the Yard and Garden

Watering our lawns and gardens uses up a huge amount of water—nearly 8 billion gallons a day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s more than the average American household uses for showering and washing clothes combined. And our gas-powered yard tools, from lawn mowers to leaf blowers to string trimmers, spew out hefty amounts of noxious emissions into the [...]

January 8th, 2024|

How are diabetes and hearing loss related?

The connection between diabetes and hearing loss  is not entirely clear, but we do know that diabetes is a condition where the body doesn't properly process food to use as energy. Most food is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin that helps [...]

January 4th, 2024|

DEEP Conservation Officer Jordan Jacquo presented awards for lifesaving actions

On November 13, 2023, CPFU President Kevin Saunders and Secretary/Treasurer Liam O’Brien presented DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Jordan Jacquo with two awards for saving a man’s life this past summer. The first award presented was a Certificate of Appreciation from President Sam Cabral of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA, AFL-CIO). The award recognized [...]

January 4th, 2024|

Supporting police officers after retirement: Best practices in developing tailored workshops

Many retiring law enforcement officers struggle with a loss of identity and loss of purpose as they transition from figures of institutional authority to everyday civilians. Retiring officers face challenges beyond not knowing where to go to collect pension checks, maintain health insurance for their families and resume writing. Reconnecting with and establishing a role within [...]

November 13th, 2023|

8 Tips for Protecting Your Retirement Savings Online

You protect your social media accounts and bank accounts online, but have you considered how you can protect your retirement savings account? As part of Internet Safety Awareness Month, here are 8 tips to help you reduce the risk of fraud or loss to your retirement account: Register, set up, and regularly monitor an online [...]

November 13th, 2023|

Photos of the Week: Medals of Valor and Purple Heart

Lawton Police Department shared about officers from their department who are also I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Association members who received Medals of Valor and the Purple Heart in Oklahoma. The department post read, “The Lawton Police Department would like to recognize and congratulate Lt. John Bordelon, Officer Ney, and Detectives M. Powers and J. [...]

November 7th, 2023|
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