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EPPD: Suspect accused of shooting police officer in South Central El Paso now in custody
12/12/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association El Paso Police have arrested a suspect who they believe shot a police officer near Seville and Sambrano in South Central El Paso earlier Tuesday, Dec. 11. Police apprehended the suspect, who they described as a Hispanic male, at around 8 p.m. at a residence located on the 100 block of North Clark. Crisis management team made contact with the suspect but he refused to come out. |
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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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Please Vote in City Representatives Runoff Election - This Saturday!
11/27/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association urges all members and their family members, who reside in District #1 and District #8 to vote in the City of El Paso Runoff Election.
If you did not vote during the early voting period (11/28 - 12/11), you will have to vote at your designated precinct on Election Day, this Saturday, December 15, 2018. |
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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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NJLECOA Holiday Party
11/20/18 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association 
Responses and checks must be submitted by November 24, 2018. Email Trevor.Beatty@njlecoa.org and Gregory.Paul@njlecoa.org. |
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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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Police Officer Among 4 Dead In ‘Horrific' Chicago Hospital Shooting
11/20/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Chicago police officer and two hospital workers were killed Monday by a gunman who carried out a grisly assault at a city hospital. Police identified the fallen officer as Samuel Jimenez, a young cop with less than two years with the department. |
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Elections are Over ! Now What ?? Did we Win ??
11/12/18 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 Greetings, Well, it's finally over -- the election season, that is !! I want you all to know that the Nevada Law Enforcement Coalition, of which NAPSO is one of the founders and a leader, endorsed a total of 52 candidates who appeared on the general election ballot this past Tuesday. Of those 52 candidates (Democrats and Republicans), 46 of them won their races. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Lieutenant Victor M. Hinojosa
11/06/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the recent passing of retired Lieutenant Victor M. Hinojosa #952, who passed away on November 4, 2018 at the age of 61. (Ret.) Lt. Hinojosa served with the El Paso Police Department for 21 years, from July 1985 until his retirement in June 2006.
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Texas Deputy Shot In Head During Standoff
11/06/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Texas sheriff's deputy has been shot and a suspect is in custody after an attempt to serve the man with an arrest warrant ended in gunfire and a three-hour standoff. Authorities say it began Thursday when a deputy went to a La Grange discount store to serve the man with a warrant charging him with failure to register as a sex offender. |
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Denver Lodge 27 FOP Files Federal Lawsuit against City of Denver!
11/01/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
On October 15th the Executive Board of Lodge 27 FOP filed a lawsuit against the City and County of Denver in the United States District Court because the city has violated your rights under the First Amendment of the US Constitution. |
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SLPOA / Missouri FOP Endorsements
10/31/18 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association We would like our members, retirees and their families to vote for the police-friendly candidates who are endorsed by the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police and the St. Louis Police Officers Association and listed below. But, even if you don’t follow our carefully researched, bipartisan recommendations, at least vote. |
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October 2018 Gendarme
10/31/18 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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DNA, Fingerprint Match Helped Lead FBI To Mail Bomb Suspect
10/29/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Florida man with a criminal history and a fervor for President Donald Trump sent at least 13 mail bombs to prominent Democrats, Justice Department officials said, crediting DNA, a fingerprint match and misspellings for the key break in a case that spread fear of election-season violence with little precedent in the U.S. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Saul Medrano
10/29/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer Saul Medrano #1055, who passed away on October 24, 2018 at the very young age of 53. (Ret.) Officer Medrano served with the El Paso Police Department for 20+ years, from March 1988 until his retirement on July 8, 2008.
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FOP Endorses George Brauchler for Attorney General
10/17/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P. 
We are honored to announce our endorsement of George Brauchler as Colorado’s next Attorney General and we ask that you join us in supporting his candidacy in this year’s election. Your vote counts!! Vote George Brauchler for Colorado's Attorney General |
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We have a Contract!
10/14/18 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association The Executive Board is pleased to announce the ratification of the 2015-2019 Contract. After many hours and tireless negotiations, we have reached an agreement with the State of New Jersey. Once we have a time line for retroactive payments and when the pay raises will be implemented in our paychecks we will be sure to put it out to the members. |
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Shooting at El Paso Police Department's Pebble Hills Regional Command Center
10/11/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
An El Paso Police Department alert confirmed shots were fired and added that it was a suicidal subject in the parking lot of the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center.
The person died in the parking lot, but no officers were hurt during the incident, police said.
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SOCIAL SECURITY WEP & GPO LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
10/09/18 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP 
The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 1205/S. 915) would fully repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)). The House bill currently has 190 cosponsors, only 28 short of a House majority and the Senate bill has 26 cosponsors. This is more support than we have had in the last few Congress. |
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Annual EPMPOA Golf Tournament - Friday, October 26
10/07/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is hosting its 22nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Horizon Country Club Golf Course, 16000 Ashford St. The 4-person per team scramble will kickoff at 8:00 AM. This tournament is a fundraiser to benefit the EPMPOA's Ben Ayala Scholarship Fund. |
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Inaugural Ofc. David Ortiz Memorial Bike Ride
10/06/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The Inaugural Officer David Ortiz Memorial Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at David Ortiz Recreation Center (formerly Carolina Recreation Center). Early bird registration is $25 (by October 19) and $30 on the day of the event. The first 50 registrants will receive a free T-shirt. Click here for the link to registrer online. |
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123rd Police Academy Class Graduation Ceremony
10/01/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association invites members and their families to attend the graduation ceremony for the El Paso Police Department’s 123rd Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the Bowie High School Auditorium, 801 S. San Marcial St. |
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NJLECOA & State of NJ MOA
09/26/18 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers Association The Executive Board is proud to announce we have reached an MOA with the State of NJ. We worked extremely hard to negotiate what we feel is a fair and equitable contract for all of our members. This contract was negotiated within the guidelines of Chapter 78 and the 2% Arbitration cap. We are extremely happy with what we were able to accomplish within these restrictive guidelines. |
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FOP of Ohio Opposes Issue 1
09/24/18 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. For Immediate Release September 24, 2018 Contact: Gary Wolske, Ohio FOP President Phone: 216-570-1242 The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio has decided to oppose the constitutional amendment, Issue 1. The FOP of Ohio knows there needs to be a change of course when it comes to combating the opioid crisis, what we are doing today, is not working. |
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Ohio FOP Statement on Olentangy Local Schools Workshop
09/19/18 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. For Immediate Release September 19, 2018 Contact: Gary Wolske, Ohio FOP President Phone: 216-570-1242 OHIO FOP STATEMENT ON OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOLS Columbus, OH -- The Olentangy Local School District has a workshop scheduled for tomorrow entitled, "Discussing Race and Racism with Children" featuring Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries. Dr. |
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Janus v. AFSCME
09/19/18 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP 
On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Janus v. AFSCME. Not surprisingly given the makeup of the Court, in a 5 to 4 decision the Court overturned its own precedent that had stood for over 40 years. |
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PORAC Legal Defense Fund
09/18/18 - KCPOG THE PORAC LEGAL DEFENSE FUND The PORAC Legal Defense Fund is the nation's oldest, largest, and most respected public safety legal plan. Serving more than 123,000 members nationwide, PORAC-LDF remains committed to protecting the rights and benefits of its members since 1974. |
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El Paso Police Officer Arrested and Charged With Injury to Child
09/17/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Children (CAC) unit has arrested and charged five-year veteran El Paso Police Officer, Carlos Mendez with Injury to Child/Intent Serious Bodily Injury. Investigators assigned to the El Paso Police Department’s CAC unit responded to University Medical Center (UMC) regarding an Injury to a Child case Thursday evening. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Lieutenant John E. Douglas
09/14/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Lieutenant John E. Douglas #117, who passed away on September 10, 2018 at the age of 83. (Ret.) Lt. Douglas was the first African-American to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1977. |
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El Paso police officer arrested in fatal hit-and-run wreck near Vinton on New Year's Day
09/13/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso Police Department officer was arrested months after he allegedly struck a pedestrian on Interstate 10 West and fled the scene, authorities said. |
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EPPD lieutenant shares story of working on 9/11 as a New York police officer
09/12/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Lt. John Schneider began his career as a police officer in New York before joining the El Paso Police Department.
He remembers very vividly working and helping civilians during the 9/11 terrorist attack.
"At first, I thought it was just a plane, possible small plane, it's happened in the area before," said Schneider.
Schneider quickly realized it was a terrorist attack. |
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2018-2019 PMSA Scholarship Recipients
09/07/18 - LVPMSA We would like to congratulate the 2018/2019 PMSA Charitable Foundation Scholarship recipients! We received some remarkable applications this year and are truly inspired by the talented children of our members. We are honored to announce the winners as follows: $2,500 Award: Gabrielle Moses, daughter of Lieutenant James Moses (Ret. |
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The public speaks: Cops are trusted
09/06/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association To misquote Mark Twain, it is fair to say that the rumors of the death of trust for law enforcement have been greatly exaggerated. A recently released Gallup poll shows the Supreme Court, the medical system and Congress lagging behind the police as the most trusted institution in America. |
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Labor Day
09/03/18 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. On June 28, 1894 President Grover Cleveland signed into law a bill passed by Congress making Labor Day a national holiday. This came about because in the late 19thcentury American workers were toiling 12 hours a day, seven days a week, many times in unsafe conditions. |
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El Paso police officer who pointed gun at children cleared of wrongdoing in investigation
08/30/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso police officer who pointed his gun at children in a viral video was cleared of wrongdoing in an internal investigation, Chief Greg Allen said at a news conference Thursday. Allen said the investigation found that allegations that officer Joe Rios wrongfully pulled out his weapon and choked a minor were unfounded. |
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EPPD proposes new headquarter building to El Paso City Council
08/22/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It's been 30 years since the El Paso Police Department moved into their current headquarters, which was once a Sears department store. El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen reported to El Paso City Council that the police department is in need of a new headquarters building on Tuesday. Chief Allen said the efficiency of the building is costing the city money in repairs. |
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A Day with the El Paso Police Department
08/21/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department is hosting a one-day event to introduce the various units of the El Paso Police Department. Static displays and active demonstrations from Community Services, Traffic and Motors, SWAT, Crisis Management Team, Bomb Squad, K-9, COMSAR, Command Post, and Police Explorers to be held throughout the day. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" Lunch
08/21/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region VI (Headquarters) Auto Theft Detective Andrew Fonseca and his family. This event is to raise money to assist the family with funeral expenses related to the recent passing of his son. |
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