Why Affiliate With I.U.P.A.
While I.U.P.A.’s officers, active and retired law enforcement officers, fight to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I.U.P.A. works to improve legislation that protects and affects public safety officers.
YOU ARE THE LEADERSHIP
The Executive Board and Executive Committee are elected by the membership every four years. The Executive Board is made up of 14 Regional Vice Presidents who are active duty law enforcement personnel located throughout the country. The Executive Committee consists of the International President & International Secretary-Treasurer, both retired, career law enforcement personnel.
YOU ARE THE POLITICAL POWER
The I.U.P.A. has become the most politically influential voice on law enforcement issues on the federal, state, and local levels for issues that affect you and your community. Lobbying federal officials and representatives on behalf of locals, we also meet regularly with Members of Congress and make endorsements based on your recommendations. We count on you to advise us on issues relevant to you and your members.
YOU ARE PROTECTED
The General Counsel’s Office, headed by a national expert on law enforcement, FLSA, and Constitutional issues, advises full-service attorneys and locals on issues that are important to law enforcement.
YOU HAVE STRENGTH
The Organizing Department provides expertise and logistical support for event organization, strategy, and execution of efforts to strengthen your local from the very beginning.
YOU HAVE CONTROL & SUPPORT
We conduct training for local Secretary-Treasurers and provide guidance to locals on the best way to handle their own budget and financial issues. We also provide training for local members in Stewardship and Managing a Union.
YOU ARE INFORMED
The Research Department of the I.U.P.A. is designed to provide locals with information and data to assist them in protecting the rights of their members through in-depth wage and benefit studies, contract language comparisons, and other methods. The Research Department also regularly receives requests about topics which concern the Law Enforcement Community.
YOU ARE HEARD
The Public Information Department works with local, national, and international media to educate the public on what YOU do day-to-day. We assist locals in working with the media to ensure your story gets told, even when you are not permitted to speak.
STANDARD AFFILIATION
- Access to all the member benefits including no-cost AD&D
- Access to the legislative, public information, and research departments
- Access to legal guidance to assist your local in laying out a plan that will aid in aggressively winning power and addressing your particular grievances
FULL-SERVICE AFFILIATION
- All the Standard Affiliation benefits
- Access to the Legal Defense Fund (LDF):
The LDF offers you full protection in civil and criminal cases with no cap on benefits, no co-payments, and no deductible. The LDF will not only cover you for both criminal and civil cases, but also retains labor law attorneys specializing in internal affairs investigations, discipline and grievances, unfair management decisions, and contract negotiations.
As a Law Enforcement Officer/Personnel or Supporter, you can begin to save $3,500+ within 1 year’s membership. For a nominal fee of $60 annually you will have immediate access to I.U.P.A.’s many business partners who provide large discounts on a variety of services and products that will match your lifestyle and family needs. I.U.P.A. is continually adding more offers through new business partners that want to support Law Enforcement Officers nationwide.
In addition to your benefits, your support also goes towards the following services for I.U.P.A. Law Enforcement Members:
- Training and Educational Programs for today’s changing Law Enforcement environment.
- Efforts to support and advocate for Federal Legislation that helps protect and support Law Enforcement Officers.
- Research to assist the Law Enforcement Community.
Just some of the Current Savings & Discounts Available:
Union Plus – Discounts on theme parks, restaurant, AMC, MBA, NHL, NFL, NBA, AT&T, Budget Rent a Car, Telefloral, electronics, pet Insurance, vision and dental insurance, prescriptions, mortgages, legal and credit counseling, groceries, and auto repair and purchases.
Others and Growing: Ullico, Union Insurance Group, Thin Blue Line USA, Figo Pet Insurance, Good Greek Moving and Storage, Blauer, Coins by Catania, CRM, Fun Factory, American Income Life (AIL), and more.
I.U.P.A. is constantly working on bringing the best services and products to our Members with large savings attached. Please feel free to view more under Members Benefits. Be sure to check monthly.
