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 up displays to show off their coolest gear and let the community members get to [...]

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 you’ll have it if you need to call us to report a scam ­attempt or [...]

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 a hands-on learning class! On March 30th, citizens spent their Saturday honing their skills on [...]

The Inflation Reduction Act could help save you money if you’re replacing a kitchen appliance. The landmark program, which runs through 2032, includes rebates and tax credits for bigger purchases, such as energy-efficient heat pumps and electric vehicles. But one lesser-known provision allocates funding for states to provide rebates for the purchase of new electric appliances, including cooktops, ranges (aka stoves), and wall ovens. No One Tests Appliances

Medical alert devices, systems that allow users to summon help with the press of a button, are useful for people at risk of falling or experiencing a health emergency. To give consumers more experience-based information when choosing a device, we surveyed 1,869 Consumer Reports members who rated their satisfaction with seven different medical alert device brands. In addition to sharing details about their devices’ features, members rated their satisfaction on variables [...]