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 [...]

I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen’s Association, #6039 Member Lifeguard Dalton Smith rescued a man from a rip current. He and other lifeguards, along with officers and first responders from other agencies, worked together to provide CPR, transport him to the hospital, and save his life. I.U.P.A. Local Volusia Watermen’s Association, #6039 Members are certified to provide EMT, lifeguard, and police services. That combination proved to be a perfect match for this [...]

Take a look around. We live in a country that is being transformed — in ways both obvious and hidden — by older Americans. Our growing numbers and enduring vitality ensure that this disruption will continue to roll through the American economy, culture, society and politics — penetrating deep into the very marrow of the nation. We the people, at midlife and beyond, represent the third-largest economy in the world, [...]