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SLPOA Online Store is Now Open
09/26/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association The St. Louis Police Officers' Association is proud to announce the launching of our new Online Merchandise Store. This was made possible by our friends from Alphabet Soup Designs. Click on the Link below to browse all of the items available for purchase through their website. Everything can by purchased online and will be mailed directly to you. |
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Meet and Greet with Attorney General Andrew Bailey
09/20/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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Update: Upcoming Murder Trial Info for Ret Sgt Ralph Harper
09/16/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Update from case Detective: Regarding the murder trial for retired SLMPD Sergeant Ralph Harper. At 1:00pm this afternoon (9/18/23), the defendant pled guilty to Murder 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. As part of a plea agreement with the State, he was sentenced to 20 years on the Murder 2nd Degree charge, 15 years on the Robbery 1st Degree charge and 6 years on the two Armed Criminal Action charges with the terms to be run concurrently. The Harper family was present in the courtroom and heard the defendant admit his responsibility in the fatal shooting. They are thankful for the support from the SLMPD and are relieved to finally have a conclusion to this tragic incident. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Alfonso Marquez #314
09/16/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Detective Alfonso "Al" Marquez #314, who passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 74. Retired Detective Marquez served with the El Paso Police Department for 25+ years, from January 1972 until his retirement on February 14, 1997. |
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Community met with four finalists for El Paso Police Chief
09/14/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the community was invited to meet and hear from the finalists for the El Paso Police Chief position. The four finalists are Steve Dye, Peter Pacillas, David Ransom and Victor Zarur. Steve Dye was the Police Chief for Grand Prairie, Texas from 2011 to 2020 where he was also the deputy city manager and is currently the city manager. |
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Several El Paso police recruits on probation: Strength test failure puts careers at risk
09/13/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association This week on Becoming the Badge for the very first time several El Paso Police recruits are on probation and if they don’t get it together, their time in the academy could be limited. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Enrique "Henry" H. Ramos #347
09/12/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Officer Enrique "Henry H. Ramos #347, who passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 77. Retired Officer Ramos served with the El Paso Police Department for 21+ years, from June 1968 until his retirement on December 11, 1989. |
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Man wounded in El Paso police shooting in the Glen Cove area of the East Side
09/12/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A man was taken to a hospital in serious condition Monday evening after being shot by an El Paso police officer at a home in an East Side neighborhood. |
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El Paso Fire Department commemorates Sept. 11 with memorial ceremony
09/11/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony in commemoration of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Twenty-two years ago, the United States suffered the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in U.S. history. |
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2023 HRA VEBA infomation and upcoming vote
09/08/23 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild Attached, please find a roster of 1889 & 1889CS employees who are eligible to vote for participation in the VEBA program for 2024. A vote for these members will be coming in the first week of October. This information is meant to prepare you and assist with your choice. Several factors determine eligibil @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . |
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***LAST CALL FOR SLPOA GOLF TOURNEY***
08/31/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Last chance to play in the SLPOA 1st Annual Golf Tournament. There are only a few spots left. Registration Forms are due by next Friday. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Sergeant Dwain L. Johnson
08/27/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Sergeant Dwain L. Johnson #300, who passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 80. Retired Sergeant Johnson served with the El Paso Police Department for 24+ years, from December 1971 until his retirement on July 22, 1995. |
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City of El Paso announces Police Chief finalists
08/25/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The City of El Paso has narrowed the search for the next Police Chief to four highly qualified candidates. The finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by their last name. A brief biography for each is included below: Steve Dye Peter Pacillas David Ransom Victor Zarur KTSM. |
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August 2023 Gendarme
08/25/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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Merrill Family Donation
08/24/23 - Clark County Sheriffs Support Guild Here is the link if you are interested in donating to the Merrill family: https://donorbox. |
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El Paso Police Academy's rigorous fitness regimen readies recruits for real-world rescues
08/17/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association This week on ‘Becoming the Badge,’ the 21 recruits left standing in the El Paso Police Academy focus on strength, as an officer's physical fitness routine could be the difference between life or death out in the streets. At the El Paso Police Academy, fitness is not just fitness. |
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El Paso police recruits experience first ride-a-long amidst changing societal views on law enforcement
08/09/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association This week on Becoming the Badge the recruits take the streets for their first ride-a-long and learn traffic response and safety. This lesson coming at a time when the narrative on the police force across the country has changed, resulting in academy trainers putting an emphasis on the saying ‘treating people the way you want to be treated. |
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Jury finds Facundo Chavez guilty of shooting, killing Deputy Peter Herrera
08/03/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A jury found Facundo Chavez guilty of capital murder for the killing of El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Peter Herrera. The jury deliberated for about 40 minutes after hearing closing arguments Thursday morning. Chavez shot and killed Herrera during a traffic stop in San Elizario on March 22, 2019. His sentencing will be on Friday at 9 a.m. |
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26th Annual EPMPOA Golf Tournament
08/03/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association will hold its 26th Annual Golf Tournament at 8:00 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club 1858 Cottonwoods Dr. Registration starts at 7:00 AM.
The golf tournament is the police association's fundraiser to benefit the EPMPOA Ben Ayala Scholarship Fund. |
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Del Sol Medical Center honors fallen El Paso Police officer
07/30/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Hero Walk was held at Del Sol Medical Center on Friday to honor fallen El Paso Police Officer Fernando De La Torre. The cause of De La Torre's death was not provided. Officer De La Torre's family along with staff at Del Sol Medical Center quietly lined the walls of the hospital to honor the patient and show respect for his family. |
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Funeral Services for Officer Fernando De La Torre
07/29/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Officer Fernando De La Torre #2122, who passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 44. Officer De La Torre served with the El Paso Police Department for 22+ years, from September 2000 until his untimely death. |
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Political Endorsements
07/28/23 - Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff's Guild All, Apparently, there are questions being asked about political endorsements. As nobody was interested in forming the political action committee (PAC) for 2023, we won't be making any endorsements for candidates or propositions in either the primary or general elections. On Jan 4th I posted an article reminding folks that the PAC was open for enrollment. |
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Spirit Valley Days Parade
07/25/23 - Duluth Police Local #807 With the upcoming election we need our membership to impress upon the community how important it is to get out and vote. August 3rd (5-7) Roger Reinert is asking the police union to walk with him and Duluth Fire 101 at the Spirit Valley Days Parade. I understand that most of you live outside the city of Duluth and cannot vote this coming election. |
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Spirit Valley Days Parade
07/25/23 - Duluth Police Local #807 With the upcoming election we need our membership to impress upon the community how important it is to get out and vote. August 3rd (5-7) Roger Reinert is asking the police union to walk with him and Duluth Fire 101 at the Spirit Valley Days Parade. I understand that most of you live outside the city of Duluth and cannot vote this coming election. |
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Alamogordo police officer dies after being shot in line of duty
07/17/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson has died after being shot early Saturday morning, July 15, in the line of duty, the department announced in a news release issued at 11 p.m. on Sunday. Ferguson was 41 years old and was an 11-year veteran of the Alamogordo Police Department. KTSM. |
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5 El Paso police officers arrested in sex assault, family violence and hit-and-run cases
07/13/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department announced the arrests of five of its officers in connection with three separate cases, including a hit-and-run cover-up, domestic violence and a sexual assault five years ago. |
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Attorney Renewal Contract
07/11/23 - Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff's Guild All, Please see the attached proposed contract renewal from our retained law firm (Vick, Julius, McClure). The rate is $2946 per month, which is the same rate as our last contract. As this is a 3-year contract and the largest expenditure we pay (nearly $36k per year), I find it appropriate to put this out to all members. |
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131st Police Academy Class Graduation Ceremony
07/11/23 - 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 131st Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the Canutillo High School Auditorium, 6675 S. Desert Boulevard. |
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Golf Tournament Registration Forms
07/07/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Teams and Hole sponsors are still needed for the 1st Annual SLPOA Golf Tournament on Friday, September 22, 2023. |
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June- July 2023 Gendarme
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Sgt. Jeremy R. Brown For the Greater Good Scholarship Fund
07/05/23 - Clark County Sheriffs Support Guild |
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Save The Date - Details Forthcoming
06/29/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association 
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El Paso police cadets face make-or-break week: A test of perseverance and potential dismissal
06/29/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association This was a big week for the 22 cadets who are left vying for their badge within the El Paso Police Academy, because in less than seven days, their work up to this point will be tested. If they fail, there’s a lot at stake. Here’s a look inside of week four. |
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Welcome
06/28/23 - Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. Welcome, This area is special for FOP/OLC Members Only. Look for more development here as we work to improve the new website. |
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Cadet drops out as El Paso police recruits face grueling fitness tests
06/22/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It's an uphill battle to become an El Paso police officer and some cadets simply won’t make it due to their lack of physical fitness. This week on Becoming the Badge, the recruits are pushed to their limits, with one cadet already deciding he’d had enough. Here’s a look inside of week three. |
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STATE FOP ISSUES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS
06/17/23 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 17, 2023) – Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge President Joseph Regan today issued the following statement regarding the shooting of two Pennsylvania State Troopers, one fatally. |
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No more paper license plates: Texas implements metal temporary tags to combat fraud
06/14/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Texas bill that was signed into law Monday will switch temporary paper license plates provided at car dealerships and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles with metal plates. House Bill 718 was proposed in response to concerns "that the current use of temporary paper license tags for motor vehicles could facilitate fraud and other criminal activity. |
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2024 Early Endorsements
06/13/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association The St. Louis Police Officers’ Association has made two early endorsements for the 2024 Election cycle. SLPOA is proud to announce our endorsement of Mike Kehoe for Governor and Andrew Bailey for Attorney General. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Mike Kehoe has been a staunch supporter of SLPOA and the St. |
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Vitalant First Responders & Community Blood Drive
06/09/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is looking for your support and is asking you to "respond to the call" from Vitalant to help bring first responders and the community together!
This blood drive is a way to increase blood donations to help save lives.
The EPMPOA encourages all community members to donate blood this weekend. |
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2023 FOP FALL LABOR SEMINAR
06/06/23 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP PA FOP FALL LABOR SEMINAR September 30 – October 1, 2023 Lodge Presidents and Secretaries, Our Fall Labor Seminar will be held Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, at the following location: Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier Erie, PA 16507 Labor Seminar registrations must be made online at www.pafop.org. |
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Trivia Night
06/05/23 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association Tables are still available for the SLPOA Auxiliary Trivia Night This Saturday, June 10th @ 7pm $25 per person - 8 people per table Reserve a Table at slpoa.auxiliary@gmail.com Please come out and join us. |
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El Paso Police Department struggles to fill its ranks as latest academy only has 23 cadets
06/01/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It’s an issue across the country, fewer people want to be police officers. It’s a problem that seems to be getting worse in El Paso, with the El Paso Police Department struggling to fill their ranks, partially because the public perception of police has changed. |
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National Conference Update
05/26/23 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP Hello Brother and Sisters, I’m Gil Cortinas, Nevada FOP State Treasurer. The time is almost upon us to meet up in fabulous Las Vegas for the 66th Biennial FOP Conference & Expo. For the first time in FOP history, we will all be under one roof at the famous MGM Grand Hotel & Convention Center. |
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Graduates of 130th El Paso Police Academy Class sworn in on Thursday
05/19/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
City officials and the El Paso Police Department on Thursday honored the graduates of the 130th Police Academy.
Interim police Chief Peter Pacillas led the ceremony. District Attorney Bill Hicks was the keynote speaker. Dignitaries in attendance included City Clerk Laura Prine, who administered the oath of office, city Reps. |
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EPPD Promotion Ceremony
05/19/23 - 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 at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023.
The ceremony will take place at the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center Community Room, 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd. |
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EPPD 130th Academy Class Graduation Ceremony
05/18/23 - 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 130th Police Academy Class. The event will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2022, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Bowie High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 801 S. San Marcial St. |
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El Paso officer injured after trying to prevent thief from fleeing outside of Walmart
05/15/23 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association An El Paso police officer was injured after he was trying to prevent a thief from fleeing outside a Walmart in northeast El Paso. The incident happened Saturday around 9:25 a.m. at the Walmart located at 5632 Dyer. An 11-year-old veteran officer was working extra duty security at Walmart when a man walked out of the store without paying for some items. The items were valued at over $300. |
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