August 05, 2024 Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
June 14, 2024 Sheriff’s deputy rides out tornado in vehicle after saving lives of others An Iowa sheriff’s deputy had to ride out a tornado after saving people from it. Read More
June 10, 2024 Police departments can attract new officers thanks to AFSCME-backed Recruit and Retain Act A new federal law will help police hire more people. Read More
June 04, 2024 A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
June 03, 2024 After decade-long fight, Trumbull police officers in Connecticut win back pensions A pension victory for Trumbull, Connecticut, police officers came after a decade of persistence. Read More
May 13, 2024 During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
February 29, 2024 In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
November 02, 2023 Daring boat rescue shows Connecticut police officers’ commitment to public safety Boat rescue highlights Connecticut police officers’ commitment to serving their community. Read More
July 25, 2023 Public Service Spotlight: Pennsylvania cop talks about his service to the community Watch a Pennsylvania cop and AFSCME member discuss his job and his union. Read More
July 19, 2023 Justice for Maryland public safety workers whose timesheets were illegally changed Thousands of Maryland public safety workers whose timesheets were illegally altered are finally getting justice. Read More
May 23, 2023 AFSCME law enforcement members trek to Capitol to sound alarm on the staffing crisis AFSCME law enforcement leaders shared their stories with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Read More
May 15, 2023 AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week This National Law Enforcement Week, we remember public safety workers who died on the job last year. Read More
April 13, 2023 911 dispatchers keep saving lives, despite staffing shortages The nation’s 911 dispatchers save lives despite grappling with staff shortages. We honor their contributions during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
April 10, 2023 School security officers put their lives on the line to save students from being shot Two Rochester, New York, school security guards won the Never Quit Service Award for preventing a potential school shooting. Read More
February 06, 2023 NYC dispatcher wins Never Quit Service Award after stopping shooter in subway A Local 1549 911 dispatcher saved lives through her quick actions as a man opened fire in the NYC subway. Read More
November 29, 2022 AFSCME members build leadership skills at inaugural conference in Baton Rouge Members of AFSCME Council 17 participated in a union-led leadership conference in Baton Rouge, La. Read More
October 07, 2022 AFSCME supports House-approved policing package that would make our communities safer AFSCME supports three public safety bills that were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and would make our communities safer. Read More
August 18, 2022 New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health Two new public-safety laws – that have strong AFSCME support – will keep our communities safer and benefit first responders and their families. Read More
May 17, 2022 Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month. Read More
May 16, 2022 A Law Enforcement Week tribute from AFSCME We pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement this week. Read More
January 24, 2022 Montville, CT, police officers save child from fire Police officers in Montville, Connecticut – AFSCME members – rescued a child from a burning building and averted a tragedy. Read More
December 09, 2021 Law enforcement trailblazer retires from Alaska State Troopers Alaska’s first Native woman to serve as a state trooper retires, capping a lengthy law enforcement career. Read More
September 09, 2021 AFSCME member helps crack nation’s largest prevailing wage theft case An AFSCME member in Pennsylvania helped crack one of the largest wage theft cases in the country. Read More
August 02, 2021 AFSCME applauds officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 for their testimony AFSCME applauds the four police officers who testified before a House committee about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Read More
May 10, 2021 We honor law enforcement during National Police Week We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. Read More
May 11, 2020 Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week Law Enforcement Week is a time to honor the work done by and the sacrifices made by all public safety professionals, especially those who die in the line of duty. Read More
November 26, 2019 Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community George Morales, a member of AFSCME Local 1624, has always believed in his community, even when others didn’t. That’s why he’s a Never Quit Service Award winner. Read More
July 30, 2019 CT AFSCME Members Celebrate Passage of Landmark PTSD Legislation Thanks to the hard work by AFSCME Council 4 members, police and parole officers and firefighters in Connecticut who have PTSD can collect unemployment and receive medical coverage. Read More
July 24, 2019 At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Congress has authorized permanent funding for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund after years of efforts by survivors and other advocates, including AFSCME members. Read More
June 14, 2019 NQSA Winner Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno: A Level of Companionship Like No Other Marie Cetti is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. For her and K-9 Uno, going above and beyond the call of duty is almost a part of the job description. Read More