Law Enforcement
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‘Unsung heroes’ of law enforcement win strong contract in Blair County, PA
Corrections workers in a Pennsylvania county prison win better pay and benefits in their new three-year contract. Read More
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Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research
During National Law Enforcement Week, downtown Washington, D.C., teems with uniformed officers from every corner of the country. They come together to honor their colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty. It is a solemn week, with a candlelight vigil and reverent wreath-laying ceremonies at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It is also… Read More
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AFSCME mobilizes in upstate New York to stop layoffs and save public services
Members of AFSCME Local 195 (Council 82), which represents police officers from Auburn, New York, and members of CSEA Local 806 protested outside Auburn City Hall last week and later packed a city council meeting, a joint show of union solidarity against proposed layoffs to that city’s public services. The city is facing a $5 million budget gap and is threatening to lay off dozens of city employees, including seven Auburn police officers. Union members and… Read More
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In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force
Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025. Read More
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‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
We welcome the newest members of our union in Delaware. Read More
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AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. Read More
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We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week
The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
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Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals
Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening May 12-18, 2024: “AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety. Together, they work around the clock to keep our neighborhood streets, waterways, public lands and skies safe, even if… Read More
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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
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Policing and Criminal Justice
WHEREAS: It is past time for our nation to declare that Black lives matter and to make that declaration meaningful by confronting the dysfunctional cultures and systemic racism that persist in too many police departments and throughout our society; and WHEREAS: AFSCME acknowledges and respects the work and dedication of our public safety officer members… Read More
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Law Enforcement
AFSCME members around the country work hard to keep our families and communities safe – patrolling our streets, securing our airports and enforcing our laws. As uniformed officers and civilian law enforcement workers in states, counties and cities, at educational institutions and other areas, we proudly serve and protect every day. Visit AFSCMEPublicSafety.org to learn more. Resources… Read More
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