FEBRUARY 2023

FEBRUARY 2023

02/20/2023

FEBRUARY 2023 Newsletter

SECRETARY-TREASURER

By Ryan Goecke, Secretary-Treasurer, Marshalltown Local #17

Greetings Iowa State Police Association (ISPA) Members and supporters. Thank you for getting your 2023 dues renewals in. As our primary source of revenue this is most important to stay on top of this. Along with this is a reminder to notify your local or ISPA if you have a change of address or beneficiary. There are many benefits for our members but the most important is that, as stated in the purpose of founding the ISPA, “It shall ever be the purpose of the order to work for the betterment of all police officers, and their families in this state.”

The ISPA Board continues to seek additional benefits for our members. Please visit the ISPA website to learn more /.Our newest is the Officer Assistance Program. Police Officers are usually the last to ask for help. If you know of a co-worker struggling with expenses for a debilitating illness or injury to themselves or immediate family member, natural disaster or catastrophic circumstances please make application for them for financial assistance.

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REMEMBRANCES
 

SCOTT R PHILLIPS (1951-2022)
CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE LOCAL # 5

TIMOTHY E CAMP (1956-2022)
CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE LOCAL # 5

FRANCIS P NEJEDLY (1943-2022)
CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE LOCAL # 5

DAVID E ZAHN (1963-2022)
CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE LOCAL # 5

PAUL H GILLISPIE JR (1938-2022)
DES MOINES POLICE LOCAL # 10

JACK E GREGG (1953-2022)
DAVENPORT POLICE LOCAL # 2

LAWRENCE ROWENHORST (1938-2022)
SIOUX CITY POLICE LOCAL # 7

JERALD “JERRY” MCCABE (1943-2023)
DAVENPORT POLICE LOCAL # 2

RONALD L HINTCH (1933-2023)
ISP POST 9 CEDAR FALLS LOCAL # 57

DANIEL J REELITZ (1948-2023)
DES MOINES POLICE LOCAL # 10

JAMES F KANE (1927-2023)
WATERLOO POLICE LOCAL # 12
 
CHARLES FRANK DEBRUYN (1935-2023)
NEWTON POLICE LOCAL # 22
 
 


Honoring Heroes who Suffered in Silence

Shelley Jones - Executive Director, Survivors of Blue Suicide

When President John F. Kennedy signed the Proclamation in 1962 recognizing May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, the Nation as a whole began honoring peace officers, “who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.”  President Kennedy also designated May 12-18 as National Police Week.  Since its inception National Police Week has been held annually and thousands of people descend on Washington, D.C. to honor our fallen heroes.  The officers honored on this date were designated as having died in the line of duty which did not include suicide.

The Public Safety Officer Benefit Act (PSOB) was enacted in 1976 in part “to offer peace of mind to men and women seeking careers in public safety and to make a strong statement about the value American society places on the contributions of those who serve their communities in potentially dangerous circumstances.”  This act has been amended several times since 1976 but until 2022 families of officers who died by suicide were not eligible to receive this benefit.


Survivors of Blue Suicide (SBS) is a non-profit organization that was created in 2020, because of the generous hearts of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and Law Enforcement United, to support the families and co-workers of officers who die by suicide. It is modeled after C.O.P.S. At the time of its inception suicide was not considered line-of-duty and these survivors had very few services available to support them.  SBS gives survivors hope and support reminding them they are not alone in their journey and their officer will not be forgotten. Memorial Video 

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2023 ISPA LEGISLATIVE DAY

By Shawn Morgan, Director, Des Moines  Local # 10
 

On February 7 the Iowa State Police Association Executive Board hosted our annual legislative breakfast.  Every year we are amazed at how many legislators stop by and engage in meaningful conversations with us. 

This year we discussed the needed changes in the 411 pension system including:

  • Changing the definition of a member in good standing
  • Including cumulative injuries to be covered as workplace injuries
  • Clarifying the city is responsible for all necessary medical care for work-related injuries
  • Allowing police and firefighters to apply for disability benefits when work-related injuries are discovered after retiring
  • Working to reduce the burden of proof for PTSD to be considered work-related

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California Casualty has ISPA Members Covered!

California Casualty, the Iowa State Police Association auto and home/renters insurance endorsed partner, brings to members over 100 years of insurance experience. This exclusive program - not available to the general public - offers special ISPA member rates, discounts, superior service and unique public safety policy features such as:

 
  • $0 deductible for damage to vehicles parked at work

  • Free pet injury protection (up to $1,000)

  • Free ID theft defense and resolution

  • Convenient payment options including holiday or summer skip and EZ Pay

  • Rates guaranteed for a full year (not six months)

  • Fallen Officer Survivor Benefit – which waives the insurance premiums for the current year and following year for the spouse or partner of a fallen officer.

Founded in 1914, California Casualty has partnered with the ISPA to provide auto and home insurance tailored to members since 2013. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with Service Centers in Arizona and Colorado, California Casualty has been led by four generations of the Brown family. To learn more about California Casualty, or to request an auto insurance quote, please visit www.calcas.com/ispa or call 1-866-680-5142. 

 
 
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