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Off-duty police back at El Paso Walmart stores
08/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association When 21-year-old Patrick Crusius, wearing ear protection and armed with an AK-47 style rifle, approached the packed Cielo Vista Walmart last Saturday, there wasn’t an armed police officer working security there to stop him. |
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Police chief, fire chief give updates to City Council about El Paso shooting
08/09/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso City Council held a meeting Thursday to provide updates on the El Paso shooting. Patrick Crucius allegedly opened fire Saturday morning at the Walmart near Cielo Vista. Twenty-two people died, and 27 others were injured. Officers responded within six minutes. |
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What we know about the victims of the El Paso shooting
08/05/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Twenty people were killed and more than two dozen were injured when a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. Authorities have yet to release a list identifying those killed or injured in the shooting. |
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El Paso's DA vows: 'We will seek the death penalty' against mass shooting suspect
08/05/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The man suspected of killing 20 people and injuring 26 others in El Paso on Saturday is being charged with capital murder by the state of Texas and El Paso's district attorney Jaime Esparza vowed Sunday morning: "We will seek the death penalty. |
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Fundraiser helps El Paso officer facing surgery after being struck during funeral procession
07/29/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The law enforcement and El Paso communities came together Friday to help an injured brother in blue. A long line of people gathered at the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center for a fundraiser benefiting Officer Patrick Martinez. "I'm out of work right now, I'm not getting a full paycheck," Martinez said. |
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El Paso law enforcement escorts Deputy Carlos Ramirez's wife on graduation day
07/29/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association It’s been almost a month since the death of Deputy Carlos Ramirez. The El Paso native was serving in Kendall County when he was struck and killed by a passing car during a routine traffic stop on July 2. Ramirez leaves behind a wife and two children, but today the family had a reason to honor him once again. |
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TxDOT El Paso Partners with EPPD and Whataburger
07/24/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The TxDOT Traffic Safety Division in El Paso is partnering with Whataburger and the El Paso Police Department to offer car seat checks at five locations. This is the first time TxDOT locally is partnering with Whataburger. |
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The 2019 Legislative Session - Expectations vs. Reality
07/22/19 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 Read here for a summary of our expectations vs. the reality of the 2019 legislative session (republished from the CWA 'Talking Union' newsletter, Summer 2019). /McCann%20article_2019%20session_Talking%20Union. |
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Family, friends remember Kendall County Deputy Carlos Ramirez
07/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Deputy Carlos Ramirez was laid to rest at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Tuesday. Graveside ceremony for Deputy Carlos Ramirez at Fort Bliss Cemetery The fallen deputy was an El Paso native who graduated from Burges High School. Ramirez was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran who served the Kendall County Sheriff's office for three years. |
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Local Heroes Night 2019
07/15/19 - Everett Police Officers Association Local Heroes Night August 23, 2019 Please come out and join us. |
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City of El Paso proposing nearly $1 billion bond for public safety
07/10/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association El Pasoans may have the chance to vote on a $900 million bond for public safety in November. City leaders said they conducted a study that found that if residents want better emergency response times, they need better and more facilities. “We need to make sure that anytime somebody is relying on a police officer to show up that we need to have the resources to (respond) . |
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Funeral services set for Texas sheriff’s deputy, Burges grad, killed in crash on I-10
07/08/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Funeral services for the 2006 Burges High School grad who was killed by a passing car while conducting a traffic stop early last week have been announced. Deputy Carlos (Smiley) Ramirez, 32, had just celebrated his birthday the day before he was tragically killed while on duty July 2. Ramirez was conducting a traffic stop when a vehicle struck and killed him along I-10 near Boerne, Texas. |
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Annual EPMPOA Picnic at Wet-N-Wild
07/08/19 - 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 27, 2018, 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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Sheriff’s Deputy killed in Central Texas crash was 2006 Burges grad
07/03/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association A Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputy killed when he was struck by a passing vehicle on I-10 near Boerne, Texas Tuesday was a 2006 Burges High School grad, according to a local law enforcement source. Deputy Carlos Ramirez was outside of his unit on I-10 responding to a traffic stop when he was struck and killed. |
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EPPD officer improves after being struck by vehicle while escorting funeral procession
07/02/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Police Department posted a photo on Facebook of Officer Daniel Rodriguez standing up and using a walker in the hospital.
Rodriguez was driving a motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession when he was struck by a driver trying to cut through the procession on May 23. |
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Officer Claudia Cormier
06/28/19 - San Marcos Police Officers' Association 
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4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips
06/28/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, one of the leading causes of medical emergencies is fireworks. Children often receive burns on the hands and face by playing with fireworks. Often thought of as safe, even sparklers, can reach temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees.
Additionally, the Fourth of July presents the most significant fire danger compared to other holidays. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Sergeant Jesus A. Ayala
06/19/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Sergeant Jesus A. Ayala #399, who passed away on June 15, 2019 at the age of 67. (Ret.) Sergeant Ayala served with the El Paso Police Department for 25+ years, from May 1974 until his retirement in July of 1999.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Sergeant Jesus A. |
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New police Collective Bargaining Agreement with city of El Paso is fair: Ron Martin
06/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The Fire and Police Relations Act was approved by the Texas Legislature over four decades ago, and police and fire associations across major Texas cities have exercised their right to organize and to bargain collectively with their public employers regarding salaries and other concerns, such as the growing cost of living, job training, promotions, vacation days and family insurance expenses. |
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill into law to help Texas police officers pay back student loans
06/14/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Police departments across the state of Texas will now be able to offer recruits student loan repayment assistance. This comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law this week. Senate Bill 16 allows police departments across Texas to give officers a maximum of $20,000 in state money to pay off their student loans. |
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Second Annual "Top Golf" Fundraising Scholarship Tournament
06/13/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is hosting its Second Annual Top Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM. This family friendly tournament is a fundraiser to benefit the EPMPOA's Ben Ayala Scholarship Fund. Top Golf is located at 365 Vin Rambla Drive. |
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Public Safety Endorses Garrett O'Brien for Mayor
06/11/19 - Bellingham Police Guild 
The Bellingham Police Guild and The Bellingham/Whatcom Co. Firefighters, IAFF Local 106 are proud to jointly endorse Garrett O'Brien for City of Bellingham Mayor.
Mayor O'Brien will truly prioritize public safety for working families while meeting the challenges of our rapidly growing and diverse community. |
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Police, funeral community to discuss permanently banning police escorts for processions
06/07/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The banning of police escorts for funeral processions in El Paso could become permanent. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Asa B. Tatum Jr.
06/06/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Asa B. Tatum Jr., #394, who passed away on May 31, 2019 at the age of 81. (Ret.) Detective Tatum served with the El Paso Police Department for 13+ years, from December 1968 until May 1982.
Prior to joining the El Paso Police Department, Mr. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" for Officer Daniel Rodriguez
05/28/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region V (WSRCC) motor Officer Daniel Rodriguez #2587 and his family. This event is to raise money to assist them with unplanned medical expenses. |
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Motor Officer Critically Injured
05/24/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
An El Paso Police Department officer was critically injured on Thursday morning, May 23, 2019, after he was hit and run over by a driver who cut through a funeral procession the officer was escorting. |
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NHPA Convention 2019
05/21/19 - New Hampshire Police Association Come join the Board I’d Directors at the annual meeting and Convention at Cisco Brewery (formally Red Hook) in Portsmouth, NH on June 21st, 4-9 pm. Hospitality suite to follow at the Residence Inn Portsmouth for all attendees. Sign up now to secure a spot! https://www.eventbrite. |
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EPPD, Emergence’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) works to address crucial gap in Police response
05/20/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The City of El Paso Police Department, in collaboration with Emergence Health Network and the County of El Paso, took a big step forward recetly in efforts to improve the behavioral health system of care. The department launched its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to serve El Paso residents experiencing a mental health crisis. |
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El Paso Police Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony
05/14/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association and the El Paso Police Department will hold the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Chuck Heinrich Park, located at 11055 Andrew Barcena Dr. The park and the street on which it is located are both named in honor of fallen El Paso Police Officers. |
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6th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Run
05/13/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The 6th Annual EPMPOA Fallen Officers Memorial Run will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, starting at 8:00 AM. This year's race will start and end at Marco's Pizza, 7460 Cimarron Market, on the far westside of El Paso.
Proceeds from the event go to benefit the refurbishing of the Fallen Officers Police Memorial at Charles "Chuck" Heinrich Park. |
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2nd suspect charged in death of Texas sheriff's deputy
05/13/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 2nd Suspect Charged In Death Of Texas Sheriff's Deputy Authorities say the girlfriend of a man charged in the fatal shooting of a Texas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop has also been charged in the officer's death. |
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El Paso cyclists lace up in support of fallen officers
05/13/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association Nearly three dozen local cyclists laced up Saturday morning in support of our community's fallen law enforcement officers. EP Fitness hosted the inaugural "Thin Blue Line Ride" indoor cycling event at its Lee Trevino location. The charity ride raised money and awareness for the Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park and the officers it honors. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Officer James H. Johnson
05/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Officer James H. Johnson #419, who passed away on May 4, 2019 at the age of 73. (Ret.) Officer Johnson served with the El Paso Police Department for 19+ years, from May 1974 until he was medically retired in October 1993. Prior to joining the EPPD, (Ret. |
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NAPSO Joins State Legislators in Mourning Loss of Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson
05/08/19 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 NAPSO joins our statewide legislators and the public in mouring the sudden loss of Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson (District 17, Clark Co.). |
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FBI Releases LEOKA Statistics For 2018
05/08/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The FBI has released the latest statistics on fallen officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2018. According to the report, 106 officers were killed last year. Of the 106 deaths, 55 were felonious acts and 51 were accidents. |
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TxDOT kicks off Click It or Ticket Campaign, to raise awareness about seat-belt safety
05/07/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The Texas Department of Transportation is launching their annual Click It or Ticket Campaign on Wednesday, May 8, to reduce the number of drivers and passengers who are killed or seriously injured because they’re not buckled up. According to TxDOT, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% in a passenger vehicle, and up to 60% in a pickup truck. |
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Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored During 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, DC
05/02/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The names of 371 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty will be formally dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 7th and 12th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on Monday, May 13, 2019. U.S. |
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Borderland club helps families of fallen first responders
05/01/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The death of a police officer or firefighter is the biggest fear the families of first responders face. The combination of shock, grief, disbelief and anger is overwhelming, especially in the hours following the tragedy. That is when The Borderland 100 Club steps in immediately to help. The club's president is former El Paso police Officer Amanda Walsmith. |
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Special tribute in honor of fallen officer David Ortiz
05/01/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
It's been three years since Officer David Ortiz was killed in the line of duty, but the community will continue to remember his legacy with what is left.
While losing her son, and never forgetting, Herlinda Ortiz in tears on Tuesday as she remembered the life of her son David Ortiz. |
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EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" in Memory of Dispatcher Margie Garcia
05/01/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit the family of Dispatcher Margarita "Margie" T. Garcia. This event is to raise money to assist with expenses related to the tragic deaths of Margie, her son "Richie" and her Granddaughter Kamila in a recent traffic collision. May they forever rest in peace. |
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NAPSO names new Civil Rights & Equity Representative
04/23/19 - NAPSO / CWA Local 9110 NAPSO named a new representative to the CWA National Civil Rights & Equity committee. Sgt. Ken Youngblood of the Henderson Police Department has been named to replace Lt. Kirk Moore of HPD, who resigned his position due to the press of other responsibilities in his department. |
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Deputies cleared to Return to Duty
04/19/19 - Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County Two more deputies have been cleared to return to duty after their charges have been dropped due to insufficient evidence or false allegations. Welcome back deputies!!! DSABC supports its membership and strongly believes they are innocent until proven guilty. We know the men and women of BCSO have been, are, and will continue to be a Super Bowl team. |
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School shootings' effects on police officers understudied
04/17/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — The first SWAT team members to see the horror in the Columbine High School library had to step around bodies and ignore a wounded student's plea for help as they searched for shooters they didn't know had already died by their own hands. |
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Funeral Services for PD Dispatcher, Son and Granddaughter
04/16/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association extends its deepest condolences to the famiy, colleagues and friends of Police Dispatcher Margarita "Margie" Tamayo Garcia #C880. |
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371 fallen officers to be honored during 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil
04/15/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
Hundreds of fallen officers will be honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil in May.
The names of 371 officers in U.S. law enforcement will be formally dedicated on May 13 at the National Mall. |
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EPPD Accepting Applications for 127th Police Academy Class
04/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The City of El Paso is taking applications for Police Trainee. If you would like to apply to become one of "El Paso's Finest," the job description is on-line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso.
To apply on-line go to http://www.joineppd.com/. This application is for the El Paso Police Department Academy, currently scheduled to begin on Jan 20, 2020. |
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