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Established 1927
"Dedicated to the advancement and efficiency of the criminal justice system, crime prevention efforts, and law enforcement training advocacy."
-FPOA Mission
FPOA Bulletins
Event: IMPORTANT REMINDER
Posted On: Jan 05 2010 @ 03:41
HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED? It is important to check your membership card for the expiration date and mail your payment to the FPOA office. All renewals must be accompanied with a membership application that can be downloaded from the web site or call the office to have one mailed.
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Event: CAREER CENTER
Posted On: Jan 05 2010 @ 02:55
ARE YOU AN FPOA MEMBER SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT? •Create a free Job Seeker account •Set up automated email Job Alerts •Post resumes anonymously Check the Career Center link for new employment opportunities. The revenue generated by this service will allow us to continue meeting our goals in serving members and advancing the criminal justice community. We thank you in advance for supporting the FPOA Career Center. Hire and Be Hired at the FPOA Career Center TODAY!
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Event: CHANGE IN PISTOL RULES
Posted On: Feb 11 2009 @ 03:41
Adopted January 17, 2009: In accordance with NRA PPC Rules, twenty-two (.22) Rimfire pistols are now acceptable for use in all FPOA Bullseye matches. Also, in Combat matches, NRA PPC Rules 3.2 and 3.3 have been adopted for Open Class Police Revolver and Open Class Semi-Automatic Pistols.
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Event: FIREARMS CERTIFICATION FOR RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Posted On: May 07 2008 @ 11:53
FPOA offers Firearms Certification Training for all retired law enforcement officers who wish to take advantage of concealed weapons permission for qualified individuals. Contact the FPOA office for details.
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Event: EARN YOUR DEGREE
Posted On: Jan 05 2008 @ 10:30
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SERVICES AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
some of which include:
* Statewide Powerful - Youth Crime Deterrent Program, "The Consequences of Crime", (Law Education and Character Training Program for Youth) the only program of its kind; authored by FPOA Lifetime Member, the late Judge Clifton M. Kelly.
* Legislative Policies - representing Interest of Law Enforcement and the Public.
* Police Officers - Death Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Survivor Benefits.
* Training & Service Programs - promoting and providing continued education, and mandatory retraining in law enforcement.
* Youth - Statewide Education Program - Alcohol and Drug Abuse
* Death and Dismemberment Insurance for all FPOA Members.
* Drunk Drivers - Test and Arrest.
* Oppose - Early release of Criminals.
* Stiffer Penalties - for use of Firearms in Committing Crime and for Habitual Offenders.
FPOA Benefits & Program Services:
The Association provides benefits and services to its members which include:
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance;training and continuing education in law enforcement; and community awareness programs, some of which include:
Legislative representation; the Florida Peace Officers' Association represents the interests of law enforcement and the public by maintaining a vigilant watch over all Legislative Bills in Tallahassee that affect law enforcement.
The Association lobbied successfully for the passage of Florida Statutes Chapter 185, which created the state administered Municipal Police Officer's Retirement Fund, and remains a staunch advocate and protector of the following (which are only some of the successful legislative efforts of the Association since founded in 1927).
Florida Statutes provisions which the Association lobbied for and was successful in securing the passage of; creation of the Florida Highway Patrol; Death Benefits Funds and Education for Beneficiaries Of Law Enforcement Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty; payment of Health Insurance Premiums for Spouse and Dependent Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty; Approval of equipment, testing procedure, qualification and competence of individuals to conduct chemical analysis for testing of motor vehicle drivers to determine if under the influence of intoxicating beverages; the training and issuance of permits to individuals to conduct such tests; provision requiring motor vehicle drivers to take administered tests to determine whether the driver is under the influence of an intoxicating beverage or drug; unlawful sale of firecrackers (which has saved children and adults from bodily injury including blindness, loss of fingers, and hands); retirement benefits for law enforcement officers special risk class; creation of police standards and training commission, standards and training requirements, certification for employment creation of correctional officers standards and training council, standards and training requirements, certification for employment; creation of criminal justice standards and training commission, standards and training requirements, certification for law enforcement officers and others in becoming forensic artists.
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