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Another tragic, senseless shooting at Northern Illinois University has again brought the gun issue to the forefront. One can only pray there are no more copycat shootings through the rest of the school..... (2/25/08)
"Great friend of PBA, in Congress, looses battle with cancer." Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis Passes Away After Battle With Breast Cancer...... (10/08/07)
US House Passes Public Safety Collective Bargaining Bill….. In Washington today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 980, the “Public Employee-Employer Cooperation Act,” on a 314-97...... (7/17/07)
Local Student Earns Police Benevolent Foundation Scholarship On December 1, 2006, the Police Benevolent Foundation (PBF), a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, launched its inaugural scholarship program. The window was open until March 1, 2007 and the Foundation received........ (6/19/07)
International Association of Chiefs of Police Donate $108,780.14
We are proud to announce the
arrival of our largest contribution to date.
The International Association of Chiefs of
Police has graciously donated $108,780.14 to the
Police Benevolent Foundation. These funds
are restricted and can only be used....
It is no secret that the growth of the PBA is attributed
to the fantastic employees that make it possible
for us provide service to our members. One
of the most recognizable employees to our membership
over the years has been Richard Orr. Richard was a
long.....
On
MEMBER UPDATE - Reference: Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court has ruled
that Officers may enter a home without a warrant or an
invitation if they observe a brawl through a window, the
high court has ruled unanimously. Police officers may
go into a home uninvited......
Lieutenant found not guilty of criminal charges…
Lieutenant Willie Burton of the Lafayette Police
Department in Alabama faced criminal charges for an
off-duty incident involving a juvenile. Lt. Burton
drove a school bus during off-duty hours and constantly
dealt with a 15 year old male.....
I was a young officer off to
the police academy and much to my surprise my PBA
membership would save my career. I was one week from
graduation when I was falsely accused of something that
dismissed me from the police academy and later dismissed
me from my department. I was a member of two.....
Barnes, Political Possibilities for PBA
Former Georgia Governor,
Roy Barnes, gave an animated speech as he stood before
PBA members and attendees of the PBA leadership class.
Barnes told of his experiences as Governor and his
journey into the political arena. A long time friend
of law enforcement, Barnes presented a realistic, no
holds....
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