The I.U.P.A. Research Department completes research tasks on a number of different topics upon request by local presidents and proactively when there are topics of particular concern to law enforcement. Common research assignments include wage and benefits surveys, SurveyMonkey surveys to conduct local elections and to collect information about what members want in negotiations, and research reports on a variety of topics that concern our locals and our members. One such report was published on heat exhaustion deaths statistics and solutions. This time of the year as the temperature rises, revisiting the results of that research is [...]

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I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Assn., #7, MO I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Assn., #7 Members recognized dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week! Lebanon Police Department posted on social media, “We’re wrapping up National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and it’s been one FULL of appreciation! We’re grateful for so many of our community partners, staff, and surrounding agencies who took time to see to it that our dispatches were appreciated … No matter what week it may be, we’re always proud to recognize our dispatchers for the crucial role they play in serving our community!” [...]

If you have reached the point in your life when you’re preparing for retirement … congratulations! Assuming you’re like the average worker, you’ve spent nearly a quarter of your time on the job over the course of the typical 50-year stint of employment. This is what you’ve worked for your whole adult life! By the time you enter this phase of life, chances are you own a home, have raised a family, and watched your kids raise their own families. Is there anything better than grandchildren? You may have contributed diligently to one or more 401(k) plans [...]

I.U.P.A. Local Virginia Beach P.B.A., #34 President Brian Luciano recently spoke to the Virginia Beach Council to urge them to adopt collective bargaining. He was joined by other officers on Virginia Beach P.B.A., #34’s Board and Virginia Beach P.B.A., #34 Members as well as other associations and the citizens of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Beach P.B.A., #34 posted on social media, “Last night we joined associations and citizens from our city to request that VB council adopt Collective Bargaining. President Luciano spoke about the importance of bipartisanship on this very important issue.  Proud to stand with @IAFFLocal2924 and @VBOPS757 @IUPA34233.” Workers [...]

As cyberattacks become more frequent and severe it is increasingly important for organizations to practice good cyber hygiene to minimize their exposure to risk. Cyber hygiene refers to habitual practices ensuring critical data and connected devices are handled safely. Cyber hygiene helps keep computers, networks and data safe from threats, including malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks. Consistent cybersecurity practices keep systems running efficiently and reduce risks related to fragmentation, outdated programs, and other security gaps. Some consequences of poor cyber hygiene include: Security breaches Data loss Software vulnerabilities Antivirus weaknesses Read the rest of this article from [...]