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EPMPOA "Wing Drive +" Fundraiser to benefit Terrazas Family
09/24/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive & More" lunch to benefit the family of Lieutenant Jonathan Terrazas, who passed away on September 1, 2021. This event is to raise money to assist his family in their time of loss. |
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EPMPOA Hosts Wellness Benefit Event at Police Academy
09/23/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is hosting a Wellness Benefit Fundraiser at 7 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the El Paso Police Academy, 2300 Scenic Drive. The event will feature dinner and a silent auction, plus demonstrations by SWAT, the Bomb Squad, and the Combined Search and Rescue Team and more. |
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8th Annual EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Run
09/22/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The 8th Annual EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Run will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2021, starting at 7:00 AM. This year's race will start and end at the Memorial Hall, 3601 Rutherglen St.
There will be a 5K Competitive Run or a 1 Mile fun Walk/Run, whichever event you wish to partcipate in. |
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24th Annual EPMPOA Golf Tournament
09/22/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
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Funeral Services for Retired Sergeant Curtis Williams #438
09/21/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Sergeant Curtis H. Williams, who passed away on September 8, 2021 at the age of 80. (Ret.) Sergeant Williams served with the El Paso Police Department for 22+ years, from May 22, 1964 until his retirement on September 4, 1986. After retiring from the police department, Mr. |
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Blood Drive at Central Regional Command Center
09/21/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
UPDATE: Due to an unforseen emergency, the blood drive scheduled for Thursday, September 23, has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. All other details remain the same. Vitalant apologizes for any inconvenience.
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages its members to participate in a blood drive being held by Vitalant at the Central Regional Command Center on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The blood drive will take place in Vitalant's Blood Mobile.
There is an urgen need for all blood types. |
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Coronavirus leading cause of law enforcement deaths in early 2021
09/20/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Coronavirus was the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for law enforcement officers in the United States during the first half of 2021, a report released by a nonprofit organization shows. The report, issued by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, revealed that 71 officers died from coronavirus from the beginning of the year until June 30. |
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Funeral Services for Lieutenant Jonathan A. Terrazas
09/13/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Lieutenant Jonathan A. Terrazas #1773, who passed away on September 1, 2021 at the age of 50. Lieutenant Terrazas served with the El Paso Police Department for 26+ years, from May 26, 1995 until his untimely passing. |
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Edge of Texas Steakhouse to offer free meals to all El Paso first responders on 9/11
09/01/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Edge of Texas Steakhouse will be serving free meals of burgers and fries to local first responders on 9/11 to show appreciation and gratitude for the sacrifices they make.
The meals will be served for dine-in only at 8690 Edge of Texas from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. |
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August 2021 Gendarme
08/31/21 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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August 2021 Gendarme
08/30/21 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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August 2021 Gendarme
08/30/21 - Saint Louis Police Officers Association |
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"Help Frank Walk Again"
08/27/21 - 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.
A few years ago the son of (Ret.) Sergeant Franky Gutierrez #1379 was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. This disease has had a great impact on his life as he has seen numerous doctors and been through multiple treatments. |
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NERC Community Fair - Remembering 9/11
08/26/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The E Paso Police Department's Northeast Regonal Command Center in conjunction with the City of El Paso's Parks & Recreation Department will host a Community Fair "Remembering 9/11" on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event will take place at Joey Barraza & Vino Memorial Park, 11270 Mc Combs St. in northeast El Paso. |
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Officer Angel David Garcia Memorial Fund
08/26/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
On December 16, 2012, El Paso Police Officer Angel David Garcia #2866 died serving his beloved community. He was hit by a car while removing debris from Interstate 10. A dedicated public servant, Officer Garcia was an active member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and a graduate of Clint High School and El Paso Community College. |
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EPPD to Honor (Ret.) Detective George Drennan
08/25/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective George Drennan #295, who passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 71.
(Ret.) Detective Drennan served the El Paso community as a peace officer for 21+ years. |
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COVID-19 UPDATE 8-24-2021
08/24/21 - LVPMSA In recent weeks we’ve all felt the impact of the second wave of this virus and suffered the prolonged hospitalization and even loss of friends. We’re here to help. If you’re fighting this virus and require assistance associated with your benefits and rights, please notify your respective association as soon as possible. |
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Congratulations to the new incoming Chairman Jesse Wiggins
08/23/21 - LVPMSA The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the replacement for Lieutenant Will Huddler as the full-time Chairman Representative will be Lieutenant Jessie Wiggins, effective September 1, 2021. With Jessie’s leadership experience it will be a smooth transition for this Association. |
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3 New Mexico Officers Shot, 1 Injured In Albuquerque
08/20/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Three Albuquerque police officers were shot and another was injured while responding to a robbery, authorities said Thursday. Police Chief Harold Medina said one of the officers was hit in the chest above his bulletproof vest and was listed in critical condition. One officer was shot in the arm and another was saved when he was struck in the vest. |
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Major police departments across U.S. face retirements and burnout
08/18/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Major police departments across U.S. face retirements and burnout Burnout and exhaustion are widespread in police departments big and small across the country, as more officers have retired this year due to anti-police protests, budget cuts and the effects of the pandemic. |
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City of El Paso Police Department is Hiring
08/12/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Trainee. This recruitment is for police trainees for an upcoming Police Academy class. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this position will close once a preset number of qualified applications are received. |
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Former El Paso police officer pleads guilty of helping stepfather distribute cocaine
08/09/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A former El Paso police officer pleaded guilty on Monday of helping her stepfather distribute and store cocaine while she was on the job. According to court documents, Monica Garcia, 24, conspired with Fred Saenz, her stepfather and co-defendant, to use Saenz’s residence to distribute cocaine. |
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El Paso firefighters, police officers train for rescues at McKelligon Canyon
08/06/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association El Paso first responders took part in a training exercise at McKelligon Canyon on Wednesday. 30 firefighters and 10 police officers took part in the rescue training behind the amphitheater. Crews practiced using a rope system to help raise people out of areas and lower them down the mountain safely. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Robert L. Portugal
08/05/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of Retired Officer Robert L. Portugal #270, who passed away on July 30, 2021 at the age of 72. (Ret.) Officer Portugal served with the El Paso Police Department for 27+ years, from January 1971 until his retirement in April of 1998.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Officer Robert L. |
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Fourth Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Car Show
08/02/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association in conjunction with the El Paso Fallen Officers Memorial Foundation will host the Fourth Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Car Show on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
The event will be held at the Southwest University Diesel Shop located at 6500 Montana Ave. (inside and outside). |
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Blood Drive at El Paso Police Headquarters
07/28/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages its members to participate in a blood drive being held by Vitalant at Police Headquarters on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The blood drive will take place in Vitalant's Blood Mobile in the Davita Dialysis parking lot on Montana Ave. |
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Update: 2 EPPD officers injured in Lower Valley crash
07/20/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Two El Paso Police Department officers were injured in a crash in the Lower Valley on Monday night. Both of the injured officers are two-year veterans of the department. One of the officers had minor injuries and the passenger officer in the car fractured his femur and was admitted to Del Sol Medical Center. KTSM. |
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Two Officers Injured in Crash
07/20/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Special Traffic Investigations was called last night to North Loop and Lancaster on a two-vehicle collision involving a marked police vehicle. Investigators learned a full-crew police unit was traveling east at the 9100 block of North Loop Dr., responding to a call for service. 26 –year old Jonathan Herrera was northbound on Lancaster Dr. in a 2005 Dodge Magnum. |
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Annual Member Picnic at Wet-N-Wild Waterworld
07/16/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association will host the Annual Member Picnic at Wet-N-Wild Waterworld on Saturday July 31, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Aside from the usual fun on rides in the water...
• There will be free beer and sodas, plus some grills will be available for free (while supplies last)
• The park will open at 1000 hrs. |
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1st Annual Rapid-Fire Volleyball Club Golf Tournament
07/16/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The EPMPOA proudly supports the First Annual Rapid-Fire Volleyball Club Golf Tournament. For information on how to register a team in the tournament, or if you would like to be a sponsor, contact John Rodriguez at (915) 204-1452 or Steve Smith at (915) 588-3884, or email rapidfiregolftournament@gmail.com. |
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Memorial Service for Retired Detective Larry R. Adkins
07/16/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the death of Retired Detective Larry R. Adkins #437, who passed away on March 20, 2020 at the age of 73. (Ret.) Detective Adkins served with the El Paso Police Department for 28+ years, from March 1975 until his retirement in July of 2003.
Memorial Service for (Ret.) Detective Larry R. |
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Act 57 & 59
07/14/21 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP 
Last year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted new policing legislation now known as Act 59 and Act 57. MPOETC was charged with creating regulations to implement these acts effective July 14, 2021. Below is a brief summary of these acts and their accompanying regulations. Please review the downloads for Act 57 of 2020 & Act 59 of 2020 below.
Act of July 14, 2020, P.L. 613, No. 57 (2020) and Title 44 Pa.C.S.A. Chapter 73 (2020). |
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El Paso Police Department K-9 Unit visits Westside library
07/11/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association |
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Legislative Updates
07/07/21 - Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Independent Guild On July 25th a large amount of new legislation regarding policing will take effect in Washington State. Some aspects of this legislation you may be aware of due to soundbites in the media. If one were to only take a cursory glance at the media releases it would appear fairly straight forward. |
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Code 3 Comedy Show
07/07/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is proud to presents the "Code 3 Comedy Show" at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the EPMPOA Memorial Hall, 3601 Rutherglen St.
Tickets: $15 each in advance / $20 at the door - Available from any EPMPOA Director or at the office.
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"Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive
07/07/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is gearing up for the "Battle of the Badges" Law Enforcement Blood Drive Competition and we need your help. |
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Blood Drive at Westside Regional Command Center
06/22/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association encourages its members to participate in a blood drive being held by Vitalant at the Westside Regional Command Center on Monday, June 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The blood drive will take place in Vitalant's Blood Mobile. All donors will receive a T-shirt, squeezable cow, and a recipe book. |
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Name of fallen police officer yet to be added to overpass dedicated in his memory
06/21/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
A portion of I-10 is named in memory of El Paso Police Officer Angel Garcia who was killed in the line of duty. However, you wouldn’t know just driving on the highway as there is no signage. |
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Northern Tier Lodge 60
06/14/21 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP |
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LCPD offers thousands in hiring bonuses to boost recruitment amid officer shortage
06/10/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The Las Cruces Police Department said they need more officers to fight crime, but over the past couple years, applications have been lacking. LCPD Lieutenant Jeremy Story told KFOX14 the department is 60 officers short of being fully staffed. This does not include the upcoming officers who are getting ready to retire. |
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Academy Sports & Outdoors - Discount
06/09/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Academy Sports & Outdoors is offering First Responders and Military personnel a 10% discount on purchases from now until July 5, 2021. Visit their local stores at 201 S. Americas Ave. or 801 S. Mesa Hills Dr. or show online at www.academy.com/discount. |
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Texas Women's Veterans Day
06/08/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Texas Woman's Veterans Day |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer Luis Cortinas
06/03/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the death of Retired Officer Luis (Louie) Cortinas #369, who passed away on February 3, 2021 at the age of 69. (Ret.) Officer Cortinas served with the El Paso Police Department for 30+ years, from June 1973 until his retirement in September of 2003. |
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Detroit PD denied academy entry to former El Paso officer accused of sexual assault
06/02/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A former El Paso Police Department officer accused of sexually assaulting two women was denied entry into the Detroit Police Department Academy. A spokeswoman for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners confirmed that an individual named Abderrazak Boukhatmi was denied entry into the Detroit Police Academy in 2015. |
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More police officer applicants needed with El Paso Police
06/02/21 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department said it needs more people to apply to become a police officer within the department. Right now, dozens of trainees are in the academy to protect and serve at the best of their abilities but they need hundreds of more applicants to find a good group of new trainees for the next set of officers. |
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Alleghenny Valley Lodge 39
05/30/21 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP |
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O’Rourke Memorial Lodge #38 of the Fraternal Order of Police
05/30/21 - Pennsylvania State Lodge FOP |
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