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, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies from across the country to submit images that capture [...]

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 each fallen officer with photos of the wreath that was laid at the memorial in [...]

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 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