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Immediate Call to Action!!!
02/19/19 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
To All Colorado Law Enforcement Officers,
We need your help in defeating legislation that will impact your right to privacy and increase your exposure to civil action. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr.
02/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr., #67, who passed away on February 11, 2019 at the age of 84. (Ret.) Det. Ortiz served with the El Paso Police Department for 22+ years, from February 1958 until his retirement in September 1980.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Detective Medardo Ortiz Jr. |
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EPPD Promotion/Achievement Ceremony
02/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages all members to attend the El Paso Police Department's Promotion/Achievement Ceremony on Monday, February 18, 2019. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM in the large conference room at Police Headquarters, 911 N. Raynor St. |
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Please Help a Retired Brother In Blue and His Family
02/11/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is requesting your assistance for a retired "Brother in Blue" and his family.
Four years ago, the wife of (Ret.) Officer Lorel E. Cluff #559 was diagnosed with Superficial Siderosis, a very rare neurological disease. |
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2019 St. Patrick's Day Law Enforcement Fundraiser
02/09/19 - Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition 
The Greater Boston Police Softball League and The Winchester Elks Lodge Lodge #1445 will be hosting the Fifth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Law Enforcement Benefit on March 16, 2019. The event will take place at the Winchester Elks located at 375 Cambridge Street Winchester starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets for the event are $20.00. |
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Officer Down - Family Assistance Asked For
02/08/19 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
The following is from Englewood FOP Lodge #22 regarding the loss of a FOP Brother from their lodge:
It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing news of the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved brother, Kevin Hartmann. Kevin leaves behind his loving wife, Jennifer, and three children, Zack (13), Ben (11) and Rachel (8). |
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Police union president on Trump's El Paso comments: 'It was a slap in the face'
02/07/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association El Paso law enforcement officers are contradicting President Donald Trump's claims that El Paso was unsafe before the border barrier was built. The president of the local police officers union told ABC-7 the barrier had nothing to do with making El Paso one of the safest cities in the nation. |
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What Police Officers Need To Know About Hepatitis A
02/06/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Whether it is a pedestrian investigation on a busy street, taking the report of a crime or placing a person in custody, police officers have physical contact with people throughout their busy work day. With that contact, comes the risk of being exposed to various infections such as hepatitis A. |
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Time to Apply for EPMPOA Ben Ayala Scholarships
01/31/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association reminds members that the period to submit applications for the EPMPOA Ben Ayala Scholarships is here.
All graduating high school seniors who are sons/daughters of association members in good standing are eligible to apply. |
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WSRCC Commander Steve Lopez Named Optimist Club Officer of the Year
01/30/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, the El Paso Country Club Chapter of Optimist International held their annual awards ceremony. At the event, Westside Regional Command Center Commander Steve Lopez was presented with the Law Enforcement Respect for Law - Officer of the Year Award. |
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EPPD to Honor Ofc. Clifford Gongaware with Retired Police Honors
01/30/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the recent passing of retired Officer Clifford C. Gongaware #415, who passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2018 in Gulnare, Colorado at the age of 70.
(Ret.) Officer Gongaware served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 23+ years. |
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Shooting That Wounded 5 Houston Officers Started With Warrant Attempt
01/29/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It started as an attempt to serve a search warrant at a suspected drug house and quickly turned into a gun battle that killed two suspects and injured five officers, including four who were shot, Houston's police chief said. |
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Some U.S. Police Departments Dump Body-Camera Programs Amid High Costs
01/24/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association When East Dundee, a tiny suburb of Chicago, ordered body cameras for its 17 police officers, Terry Mee, the police chief at the time, told local reporters the devices would promote “officer safety” and “positive interaction with the public. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" to Assist Sgt. J. Alvarado & Family
01/22/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region III (PHRCC) Sergeant Joaquin Alvarado #2618 and his family. This event is to raise money to assist them with expenses related to the recent tragic loss of their older son. |
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The Impact Of A Government Shutdown On Public Safety
01/18/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association As the Trump administration and Congress continue to spar over $5 billion in funding for a new border wall, the resulting government shutdown has reached day 26. On Jan. 12, it officially became the longest shutdown in American history, with no indication of an end in sight. Here’s how a government shutdown affects public safety personnel and first responders. |
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124th El Paso Police Academy Graduation Ceremony
01/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association invites members and their families and the general public to attend the graduation ceremony for the El Paso Police Department’s 124th Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Bowie High School Auditorium, 801 S. San Marcial St. |
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UPDATE: Suspect shot by EPPD officers dies
01/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Police say the man shot by El Paso Police officers Monday morning has died. He has been identified as 25-year-old Louis Jose Burrus. Burrus was in critical condition after he was shot just before 5:00 a.m. Monday on the 2900 block of Trawood Drive, near George Dieter Drive. |
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One person hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in east El Paso
01/15/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
El Paso police are investigating an officer-involved shooting. It happened on Trawood Drive near George Dieter Drive Monday morning. Darrel Petry, spokesman for the El Paso Police Department said they received several calls about shots fired in a neighborhood nearby.
He said they pursued a man who they believed was involved in the incident. |
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El Paso Police Department Promotion Ceremony
01/14/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages all members to attend the El Paso Police Department's Promotion Ceremony on Monday, January 14, 2019. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM in the large conference room at Police Headquarters, 911 N. Raynor St. |
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DNT Article on New Contract
01/10/19 - Duluth Police Local #807 
Duluth News Tribune article on our new contract! |
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Report: More Cops Died By Suicide Than In Line Of Duty In 2018
01/09/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association For the third straight year, more officers died by suicide than in the line of duty, WGN 9 reports. According to Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit run by active and retired police officers, at least 159 officers took their own lives in 2018, the same number of suicides tracked in 2017 and 19 more than in 2016. |
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El Paso police seeing decline in applicants to become officers
01/09/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department had 107 vacant positions as of Dec. 16. The number of police officer jobs being filled across the country is on the decline. In El Paso the number of applications being submitted isn't necessarily the issue. It's the number of people making it through the academy application process. Sgt. |
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Autopsy results of man who died in October officer-involved shooting
01/08/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The autopsy of Richard Palafox, the man who died following an officer-involved shooting at the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center in October, states he was shot eight times. "People are under this assumption that we can just stand back and shoot it out of their hand. that's not how we do it, said Ron Martin, president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association. |
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Berlin Police & The Hartford Wolfpack
01/05/19 - Connecticut State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 
Come and Join
The Berlin Police Department and the Hartford Wolfpack
support Officer Aimee Krzykowski's battle with breats cancer!
#KRZYSTRONG
When: February 23, 2019 (puck drops at 7pm)
Where: XL Center Hartford
Cost: Tickets are $15.00 each. |
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Adam Huot Press Statement Jan 3 2019
01/03/19 - Duluth Police Local #807 . |
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Two Outstanding Law Enforcement Training Opportunities Upcoming
12/28/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
The Colorado FOP is featuring two upcoming training opportunities for law enforcement to be held in the State FOP Lodge Training Center. These are very popular high value training events. Registration is limited and you are advised to register early. Lodging is available for out of town attendees provided by the The Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Dr., Westminster CO, 80031. |
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EPPD officers involved in shooting in South-Central El Paso
12/26/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
A suspect was taken to University Medical Center after an officer-involved shooting in South-Central El Paso Wednesday night, police said.
Authorities said two officers fired at a man after a family disturbance was reported just after 8 p.m. on the 500 block of Huerta Street.
Police said the man charged at the officers with a knife. |
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PTSD, PTSI, Mental Health Problems...We Can Help.
12/22/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
Lifelines Status:Code 4, Inc recently did an interview with Colorado State Lodge FOP Executive Director Mike Violette on law enforcement mental trauma, PTSD, PTSI, substance abuse and how the Colorado FOP Police Officers Foundation can help officers struggling with these issues.
Shedding the Stigma
In police culture, a major obstacle that impedes the maintenance of psychological health is the stigma attached to asking for help. |
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Attention Denver Sheriffs Office Members
12/19/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
Recent tragic events in the Denver Sheriff Department have resulted in numerous contacts from members of the DSD looking for some help in coping with their feelings about this loss of a friend and co-worker, as well as other factors of crisis and stress. |
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50 States, 50 Police Heroes: How Cops Across The US Made An Impact In 2018
12/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Whether it’s braving a house engulfed in flames to save a life or simply buying lunch for a hungry person in need, police officers all over this country are making a difference – big and small – in the lives of countless Americans. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" to benefit Officer G. Sanchez & Family
12/19/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region II (MVRCC) Officer Gilbert Sanchez #2278 and his family. This event is to raise money to assist them with medical expenses and offer some financial assistance due to his wife Bonnie being out of work due to a medical issue. |
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Fallen Brother - Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office
12/15/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
Las Animas County Sergeant Matt Moreno was fatally injured on the evening of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in an on-duty traffic accident. The accident happened as Sgt. Moreno and two other deputies were responding to a domestic violence in progress call. While headed to the scene two patrol cars were involved in an accident with a civilian vehicle traveling the opposite direction. |
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Polar Bear Plunge 2019
12/15/18 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association 
The time has arrived for the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge of 2019. The Event is being held at Seaside NJ on February 23, 2019. Visit the Events page for details. |
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3 LEOs Shot In Houston While Serving Warrant
12/12/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Harris County Sheriff’s sergeant and two officers from the Texas AG office were injured in a shooting while serving a felony warrant to a home in Harris County. The officers were shot while approaching the suspect’s door. They returned fire, but the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. Another deputy was injured on the way to the scene in a motorcycle crash. |
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KFOX14 INVESTIGATES: Leaked copy of city manager employment agreement
12/10/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
KFOX14 Investigates exclusively learns City Manager Tommy Gonzalez could be in for another raise and other perks as the city looks to solidify a new agreement.
The employment agreement comes in the final days of the current council and in advance of his contract renewal, which would happen in June 2019. |
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El Pasoans can now text 911 during emergencies
12/10/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Getting help during an emergency just got simpler. El Paso County has added Text-to-911 as an additional way to request emergency assistance, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Officials say the service should only be used when voice calling is not possible or if it would put the caller in danger. |
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Police report: El Paso man killed in officer-involved shooting had 'anti-police' history
12/10/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association KTSM has obtained the police report detailing an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead two months ago. As KTSM previously reported, the incident happened October 10 outside of the Pebble Hills police station in East El Paso. Richard Palafox, 76, was identified as the man killed in the exchange with officers. KTSM. |
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Resilience Trauma Workshop for Law Enforcement
12/07/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
This retreat is for Law Enforcement Officers who may be in need of a chance to off load some of their Compassion Fatigue, ‘Stories from their career’, and or obtain some additional tools to help them reduce their job stress. |
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Who wants to be a police officer? Job applications plummet at most U.S. departments
12/07/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Chuck Wexler talks to police chiefs frequently, as head of the Police Executive Research Forum think tank in Washington. Recently, he asked a roomful of chiefs to raise their hands if they wanted their children to follow them into a law enforcement career. Not one hand went up, he said. Nationwide, interest in becoming a police officer is down significantly. |
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Law Enforcement Officer Family Tragedy - Please Help If You Can.
12/05/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
Please help this brother and his family if you can. The medical costs and funeral expenses have overwhelmed this family and they are in desperate need of financial assistance.
What happened?
After working from 5 P.M. the evening of November 18, 2019 into the early morning of 3 A.M. Monday November 19, 2018, Chaffee County Deputy Joey Lemley arrived home. |
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West El Paso rapid growth creates challenges for police
12/03/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It's no secret that east El Paso has been fast-growing for years. But officials said the westside isn't far behind. This could be a challenge for police. With all the growth that the West Side is seeing, police said they're trying to keep up with the staff they have to keep everyone safe. But it's not so easy. |
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Manchester PD seeking Certified Officers
11/28/18 - New Hampshire Police Association The Manchester Police Department is seeking certified officers to fill vacancies within their department. The following link will provide information regarding the position and hiring process: http://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/9/SiteContent/Jobs/Certified%20Police%20Officer%2018-19.pdf Certified Officers can apply at any time and are not subject to a written exam. |
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4 LEOs Killed On Duty Over Thanksgiving Weekend
11/28/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Thanksgiving weekend was a deadly one for law enforcement with four officers killed in the line of duty across four different states. Officer Leann Simpson of the Philadelphia Police Department in Mississippi was killed Saturday in a car collision. Simpson was en route to assist with a traffic stop when her patrol car hit a light pole and rolled. |
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UPDATE: City Representatives Runoff Election
11/27/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association thanks its members and their family members who reside in District #1 and District #8 for voting in the City of El Paso Runoff Election on Saturday. Your votes helped to re-elect our City Council Representative friends, Peter Svarzbein and Cissy Lizarrraga.
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Life insurance proposal
11/26/18 - Clark County Sheriffs Support Guild Mary is working on a option for additional life insurance. |
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EPMPOA Children's Christmas Party
11/21/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association will hold its annual Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will feature great food (hamburgers, hotdogs with all the fixings, plus drinks!), arts and crafts, games, prizes and a lot of fun. |
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2018 EPMPOA "Turkey Bowl" Flag Football Tournament
11/20/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is hosting its Annual "Turkey Bowl" Flag Football Tournament! The 7-team tournament will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Ranchos Del Sol Park, 1100 Ted Houghton Dr. |
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