Dennis Slocumb
International Executive
Vice President
International Union of Police Associations

Dennis Slocumb was elected to the position of Executive Vice President in July 2000 and re-elected in 2004. He comes to the International from the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officer Association (PPOA), which represents over 6,000 sworn and non-sworn law enforcement professionals. In his capacity as the I.U.P.A. Executive Vice President, Dennis serves as the principal I.U.P.A. legislative liaison to the United States Congress on federal legislation affecting law enforcement. He also chairs I.U.P.A.’s Constitution, Judicial, Rules and Legislative Committees.

He is a thirty-two year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where he worked a variety of assignments in patrol and detective units, including time with the Special Investigations unit, and attained the rank of Detective Lieutenant. In 1998, Dennis was elected to serve as the president of the PPOA.

In addition to his long and dedicated service with the Sheriff's Department, Dennis also served for four years in the United States Navy, including a tour aboard the USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) as an Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician. He holds degrees from the University of California at Redlands and Compton Junior College.

Dennis is married to the former Nancy Pierce, and they have one son. In his spare time, Dennis enjoys painting, golf and woodworking.