February 2025

ISPA 2025 LEGISLATIVE DAY
By Caitlin Carlyle ISPA  Jr. Director 
Local # 8 Fort Dodge
 

On February 20, 2025, the Iowa State Police Association (ISPA) hosted its annual Legislative Day, bringing together board members, legislators, and law enforcement professionals for important discussions on the future of policing in Iowa.

The day began with a wonderful breakfast attended by ISPA board members, ISPA local representatives and several legislators. Those who stopped by engaged in meaningful conversations about the current state of policing in our communities. Key topics included retention and recruitment challenges, as well as legislative efforts to support officers and departments across the state.  READ MORE

Victory! Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
By National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) 

On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), which will restore the Social Security benefits of millions of public servants. On this historic occasion, NAPO President Mick McHale stated, “This is the culmination of over 30 years of NAPO efforts to repeal the GPO and WEP.  We are grateful to have been invited to the White House in recognition of our successful efforts to get this important bill across the finish line. On behalf of NAPO and the over 241,000 law enforcement officers we represent, we extend our sincere thanks to House and Senate leadership for working with us to usher this bill through before the end of the 118th Congress.”   READ MORE