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<!--BEGIN_SEARCH_SUMMARY--> <div class="row"> <div class="left_column col-xs-12 col-md-8"> <div class="left_content"> <div class="top"> The Voice of Law Enforcement Officers </div> <div id="News-Pagination"> <!-- - EACH NEWS ITEM MUST BE IN A DIV WITH 'NEWSITEM' CLASS - THE FIRST ONE ALSO GETS THE CLASS 'FIRST' - THE LAST ONE REQUIRES 'LAST' CLASS --> <!--<div class="newsitem first">--> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/AR_Division_Scholarship_Recipient__Chloe_Weathers_1066.jsp">AR Division Scholarship Recipient, Chloe Weathers</a> <p>March 19, 2025</p> <p>Describing Chloe Weathers as well-rounded seems like an understatement. As a recent recipient of an ARPBA division scholarship, her resume is as extensive as it is impressive.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/AR_Division_Scholarship_Recipient__Chloe_Weathers_1066.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Social_Security_Fairness_Act_1050.jsp">Social Security Fairness Act</a> <p>The Social Security Fairness Act has passed the House and is now in the Senate! Learn more about what you can do.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Social_Security_Fairness_Act_1050.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2023_Blue_Review.pdf">2023 Blue Review, Issue 17</a> <p>July 26, 2024</p> <p>In this issue we cover a past case that impacted lives in Jesup, GA, including that of SSPBA secretary and treasurer; we see our Virginia Division reach 10,000 members; we learn about the need for PTSD awareness seminars and the vital role it can serve in saving officers lives; and many more interesting topics.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2023_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Scholarship_Recipient_Shelby_Ross_1031.jsp">ARPBA Scholarship Recipient Shelby Ross</a> <p>May 15, 2024</p> <p>Academics, work, sports, and volunteering, Shelby Ross managed it all during her high school career in Clarksville, Arkansas.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Scholarship_Recipient_Shelby_Ross_1031.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_April_2024_1034.jsp">118th US Congress Update April 2024</a> <p>May 1, 2024</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_April_2024_1034.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_March_2024_1023.jsp">118th US Congress Update March 2024</a> <p>April 2, 2024</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_March_2024_1023.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Scholarship_Recipient_Chloe_Weathers_1021.jsp">ARPBA Scholarship Recipient Chloe Weathers</a> <p>March 27, 2024</p> <p>As a daughter of a law enforcement officer and PBA member, Weathers applied for and won a scholarship from the Police Benevolent Foundation.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Scholarship_Recipient_Chloe_Weathers_1021.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_February_2024_1016.jsp">118th US Congress Update February 2024</a> <p>March 1, 2024</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_February_2024_1016.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_January_2024_1004.jsp">118th US Congress Update January 2024</a> <p>February 2, 2024</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_January_2024_1004.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_December_2023_998.jsp">118th US Congress Update December 2023</a> <p>January 3, 2024</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_December_2023_998.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_November_2023_994.jsp">118th US Congress Update November 2023</a> <p>December 4, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_November_2023_994.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">The PBF 2024 Scholarship Application Window Is Now Open!</a> <p>December 1, 2023</p> <p>Please follow this link for more information and submit your application today!</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_October_2023_990.jsp">118th US Congress Update October 2023</a> <p>November 3, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_October_2023_990.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_September_2023_986.jsp">118th US Congress Update September 2023</a> <p>October 5, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_September_2023_986.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_August_2023_985.jsp">118th US Congress Update August 2023</a> <p>September 5, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_August_2023_985.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_July_2023_983.jsp">118th US Congress Update July 2023</a> <p>August 2, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_July_2023_983.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2022_Blue_Review.pdf">2022 Blue Review, Issue 16</a> <p>July 14, 2023</p> <p>In this issue we honor the late Johnny Bohanan, SSPBA board member and TNPBA division president; we follow a legal case in Virginia, where PBA successfully defended a member on trial for murder; we learn about the complexities of Giglio issues; and we highlight many more topics of interest to our members. </p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2022_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_June_2023_980.jsp">118th US Congress Update June 2023</a> <p>July 13, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_June_2023_980.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_May_2023_977.jsp">118th US Congress Update May 2023</a> <p>June 1, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_May_2023_977.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_April_2023_975.jsp">118th US Congress Update April 2023</a> <p>May 1, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_April_2023_975.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_March_2023_974.jsp">118th US Congress Update March 2023</a> <p>April 10, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_March_2023_974.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_February_2023_972.jsp">118th US Congress Update February 2023</a> <p>March 1, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_February_2023_972.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_January_2023_969.jsp">118th US Congress Update January 2023</a> <p>February 6, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/118th_US_Congress_Update_January_2023_969.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Strong_Advocate_Honored_To_Help_PBA_Reach_Milestone_967.jsp">Strong Advocate Honored To Help PBA Reach Milestone</a> <p>January 9, 2023</p> <p>One of the newest members of Arkansas PBA is proud to have helped the organization reach a milestone membership level of 2,500</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Strong_Advocate_Honored_To_Help_PBA_Reach_Milestone_967.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Summary_966.jsp">117th US Congress Summary</a> <p>January 6, 2023</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Summary_966.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">The PBF 2023 Scholarship Application Window Is Now Open!</a> <p>December 1, 2022</p> <p>Please follow this link for more information and submit your application today!</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_November_2022_964.jsp">117th US Congress Update November 2022</a> <p>December 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_November_2022_964.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_October_2022_958.jsp">117th US Congress Update October 2022</a> <p>November 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_October_2022_958.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_September_2022_956.jsp">117th US Congress Update September 2022</a> <p>October 3, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_September_2022_956.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_August_2022_954.jsp">117th US Congress Update August 2022</a> <p>September 6, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_August_2022_954.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_July_2022_950.jsp">117th US Congress Update July 2022</a> <p>August 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_July_2022_950.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_June_2022_948.jsp">117th US Congress Update June 2022</a> <p>July 6, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_June_2022_948.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2021_Blue_Review.pdf">2021 Blue Review, Issue 15</a> <p>June 28, 2022</p> <p>In the latest issue we cover SSPBA's Senior Vice President's retirement, Trooper Lopez's miraculous recovery and much more.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2021_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_May_2022_944.jsp">117th US Congress Update May 2022</a> <p>June 2, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_May_2022_944.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_April_2022_935.jsp">117th US Congress Update April 2022</a> <p>May 2, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_April_2022_935.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_March_2022_929.jsp">117th US Congress Update March 2022</a> <p>April 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_March_2022_929.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_February_2022_925.jsp">117th US Congress Update February 2022</a> <p>March 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_February_2022_925.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Division_Applicant_Awarded_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Scholarship_917.jsp">ARPBA Division Applicant Awarded Police Benevolent Foundation Scholarship</a> <p>February 2, 2022</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation was proud to award a Arkansas Division Scholarship to Erin House.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/ARPBA_Division_Applicant_Awarded_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Scholarship_917.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_January_2022_918.jsp">117th US Congress Update January 2022</a> <p>February 1, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_January_2022_918.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Scholarship_Recipient_912.jsp">Police Benevolent Foundation Scholarship Recipient</a> <p>January 4, 2022</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation was proud to award a Arkansas Division Scholarship to Haley Hickey.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Scholarship_Recipient_912.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_December_2021_911.jsp">117th US Congress Update December 2021</a> <p>January 3, 2022</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_December_2021_911.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="http://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">The PBF 2022 Scholarship Application Window Is Now Open!</a> <p>December 1, 2021</p> <p>Please follow this link for more information and submit your application today!</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="http://www.pbfi.org/scholarships-2/">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_November_2021_908.jsp">117th US Congress Update November 2021</a> <p>December 1, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_November_2021_908.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_October_2021_900.jsp">117th US Congress Update October 2021</a> <p>November 2, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_October_2021_900.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_September_2021_884.jsp">117th US Congress Update September 2021</a> <p>October 4, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_September_2021_884.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_August_2021_881.jsp">117th US Congress Update August 2021</a> <p>September 1, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_August_2021_881.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2020_Blue_Review.pdf">2020 Blue Review, Issue 14</a> <p>August 27, 2021</p> <p>In the latest issue we cover K-9 handler Deputy Zeisloft and therapy dog Beethoven, West Virginia's win to bring a critically-needed pay raise to it's officers, and much more.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2020_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_July_2021_877.jsp">117th US Congress Update July 2021</a> <p>August 2, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_July_2021_877.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_June_2021_872.jsp">117th US Congress Update June 2021</a> <p>July 2, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_June_2021_872.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_May_2021_861.jsp">117th US Congress Update May 2021</a> <p>June 1, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_May_2021_861.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_March_April_2021_860.jsp">117th US Congress Update March/April 2021</a> <p>May 4, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_March_April_2021_860.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_February_2021_859.jsp">117th US Congress Update February 2021</a> <p>March 1, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_February_2021_859.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_January_2021_854.jsp">117th US Congress Update January 2021</a> <p>February 16, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/117th_US_Congress_Update_January_2021_854.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Summary_853.jsp">116th US Congress Summary</a> <p>January 6, 2021</p> <p>The 116th Congress has adjourned. 16,601 Bills were introduced (10,573-House / 6028-Senate) of which 283 became law. This is a summary of those of interest to the Southern States PBA membership.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Summary_853.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_December_2020_852.jsp">116th US Congress Update December 2020</a> <p>January 4, 2021</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_December_2020_852.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_November_2020_850.jsp">116th US Congress Update November 2020</a> <p>December 1, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_November_2020_850.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_October_2020_849.jsp">116th US Congress Update October 2020</a> <p>November 3, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_October_2020_849.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_September_2020_841.jsp">116th US Congress Update September 2020</a> <p>October 1, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_September_2020_841.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Southern_States_Police_Benevolent_Association_Endorses_Donald_Trump_for_President_838.jsp">Southern States Police Benevolent Association Endorses Donald Trump for President</a> <p>September 3, 2020</p> <p>(September 3, 2020) Raleigh, NC Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (SSPBA) announced today that it is endorsing Donald Trump for President in the 2020 election. SSPBA board members and representatives met with Vice President Mike Pence in Raleigh today to announce the endorsement.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Southern_States_Police_Benevolent_Association_Endorses_Donald_Trump_for_President_838.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_August_2020_837.jsp">116th US Congress Update August 2020</a> <p>August 31, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_August_2020_837.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_July_2020_836.jsp">116th US Congress Update July 2020</a> <p>August 3, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_July_2020_836.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_June_2020_834.jsp">116th US Congress Update June 2020</a> <p>July 6, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_June_2020_834.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Special_Report_June_2020_835.jsp">116th US Congress Special Report on Police Reform June 2020</a> <p>July 6, 2020</p> <p>In response to the national outcry for reform of law enforcement, members of Congress have continued to introduce bills meant to change the face of policing at the state and local level.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Special_Report_June_2020_835.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Southern_States_PBA_expresses_concern_regarding_departure_from_standard_procedure_in_charging_officers_833.jsp">Southern States PBA expresses concern regarding departure from standard procedure in charging officers</a> <p>June 19, 2020</p> <p>Southern States PBA (SSPBA), which includes over 58,000 law enforcement officer members across the Southeast, spoke out today regarding the environment that law enforcement officers are currently working in and concerns over rushes to judgment and second-guessing of actions taken by officers.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Southern_States_PBA_expresses_concern_regarding_departure_from_standard_procedure_in_charging_officers_833.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/SSPBA_stands_with_law_enforcement_831.jsp">SSPBA stands with law enforcement</a> <p>June 1, 2020</p> <p>SSPBA is proud to support the law enforcement officers who professionally serve all citizens.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/SSPBA_stands_with_law_enforcement_831.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_May_2020_832.jsp">116th US Congress Update May 2020</a> <p>June 1, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_May_2020_832.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_April_2020_830.jsp">116th US Congress Update April 2020</a> <p>May 1, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_April_2020_830.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2019_Blue_Review.pdf">2019 Blue Review, issue 13</a> <p>April 30, 2020</p> <p>In the latest issue we honor Charlie Maddox, SSPBA Pioneer, learn about the Honor Guard and how they pay tribute; go on another one of Joe's adventures; and many more topics.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2019_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_March_2020_828.jsp">116th US Congress Update March 2020</a> <p>April 3, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_March_2020_828.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_February_2020_825.jsp">116th US Congress Update February 2020</a> <p>March 2, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_February_2020_825.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_January_2020_823.jsp">116th US Congress Update January 2020</a> <p>February 3, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_January_2020_823.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_December_2019_821.jsp">116th US Congress Update December 2019</a> <p>January 2, 2020</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_December_2019_821.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_November_2019_820.jsp">116th US Congress Update November 2019</a> <p>December 5, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_November_2019_820.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_October_2019_818.jsp">116th US Congress Update October 2019</a> <p>November 4, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_October_2019_818.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_September_2019_816.jsp">116th US Congress Update September 2019</a> <p>October 3, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_September_2019_816.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_August_2019_815.jsp">116th US Congress Update August 2019</a> <p>September 5, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_August_2019_815.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_July_2019_809.jsp">116th US Congress Update July 2019</a> <p>August 2, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_July_2019_809.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_June_2019_805.jsp">116th US Congress Update June 2019</a> <p>July 8, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_June_2019_805.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/In_Loving_Memory_of_Charles_W___Charlie__Maddox_804.jsp">In Loving Memory of Charles "Charlie" W. Maddox</a> <p>June 27, 2019</p> <p>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles W. "Charlie" Maddox. Maddox served as SSPBA Past President and Florida PBA founder. Please pray for Maddox's family and employees of the SSPBA as we mourn the loss of our Association's patriarch and dear friend. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/In_Loving_Memory_of_Charles_W___Charlie__Maddox_804.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_May_2019_802.jsp">116th US Congress Update May 2019</a> <p>June 5, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_May_2019_802.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_April_2019_801.jsp">116th US Congress Update April 2019</a> <p>May 9, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_April_2019_801.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_March_2019_798.jsp">116th US Congress Update March 2019</a> <p>April 3, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_March_2019_798.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_February_2019_796.jsp">116th US Congress Update February 2019</a> <p>March 7, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Update_February_2019_796.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Summary_780.jsp">116th US Congress Update January 2019</a> <p>February 4, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/116th_US_Congress_Summary_780.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2018_Blue_Review.pdf">2018 Blue Review, issue 12</a> <p>January 29, 2019</p> <p>In the latest issue we learn about Human Trafficking Awareness and training officers to spot the signs; man's best friend, in life and law enforcement; and many more interesting topics</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2018_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_December_2018_750.jsp">115th US Congress Summary</a> <p>January 7, 2019</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_December_2018_750.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_November_2018_749.jsp">115th US Congress Update November 2018</a> <p>December 3, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_November_2018_749.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_October_2018_747.jsp">115th US Congress Update October 2018</a> <p>November 5, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_October_2018_747.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_September_2018_737.jsp">115th US Congress Update September 2018</a> <p>October 2, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_September_2018_737.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Set_to_Aid_Officers_and_Their_Families_Affected_by_Hurricane_Florence_736.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation Set to Aid Officers and Their Families Affected by Hurricane Florence</a> <p>September 14, 2018</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association are ready to help law enforcement officers and their families that may be affected by Hurricane Florence. Unlike most, a police officer?s job can never really be put on hold when disaster strikes. They are required to work through the worst conditions and be ready and able to help others. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Set_to_Aid_Officers_and_Their_Families_Affected_by_Hurricane_Florence_736.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_August_2018_735.jsp">115th US Congress Update August 2018</a> <p>September 5, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_August_2018_735.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_July_2018_732.jsp">115th US Congress Update July 2018</a> <p>August 8, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_July_2018_732.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_May_2018_730.jsp">115th US Congress Update June 2018</a> <p>July 3, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_May_2018_730.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_May_2018_725.jsp">115th US Congress Update May 2018</a> <p>June 6, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_May_2018_725.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2018_722.jsp">115th US Congress Update April 2018</a> <p>May 2, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2018_722.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_March_2018_716.jsp">115th US Congress Update March 2018</a> <p>April 2, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_March_2018_716.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_February_2017_714.jsp">115th US Congress Update February 2018</a> <p>March 2, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_February_2017_714.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_January_2017_712.jsp">115th US Congress Update January 2018</a> <p>February 5, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_January_2017_712.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2017_Blue_Review.pdf">2017 Blue Review, issue 11</a> <p>January 10, 2018</p> <p>In the latest issue we learn how the Post Critical Incident Seminars are saving officers' lives, careers and marriages; honor the memory of fallen Sergeant Meggan Callahan while working to improve corrections officers' working conditions; rock out with Chris Lane; and many more interesting topics.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2017_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_December_2017_704.jsp">115th US Congress Update December 2017</a> <p>January 3, 2018</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_December_2017_704.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_November_2017_703.jsp">115th US Congress Update November 2017</a> <p>December 4, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_November_2017_703.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_October_2017_702.jsp">115th US Congress Update October 2017</a> <p>November 1, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_October_2017_702.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_September_2017_686.jsp">115th US Congress Update September 2017</a> <p>October 2, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_September_2017_686.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_July_2017_677.jsp">115th US Congress Update July 2017</a> <p>July 31, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_July_2017_677.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_June_2017_676.jsp">115th US Congress Update June 2017</a> <p>June 30, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_June_2017_676.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2017_674.jsp">115th US Congress Update May 2017</a> <p>June 1, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2017_674.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2017_672.jsp">115th US Congress Update April 2017</a> <p>May 10, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_April_2017_672.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_March_2017_669.jsp">115th US Congress Update March 2017</a> <p>April 3, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_March_2017_669.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_February_2017_668.jsp">115th US Congress Update February 2017</a> <p>March 6, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_February_2017_668.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_January_2017_665.jsp">115th US Congress Update January 2017</a> <p>February 2, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/115th_US_Congress_Update_January_2017_665.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/PBA_goes_above_and_beyond_the_call_for_help__663.jsp">PBA goes above and beyond the call for help!</a> <p>January 26, 2017</p> <p>The mission of the SSPBA is to be ?The Voice of Law Enforcement Officers.? This means when PBA members ask for help, they have the assurance of support from the PBA during difficult situations. A PBA member who is very grateful for his membership and the work of the PBA is Rick Anderson from Hixson, TN. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/PBA_goes_above_and_beyond_the_call_for_help__663.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2016_Blue_Review.pdf">2016 Blue Review, issue 10</a> <p>January 19, 2017</p> <p>In the latest issue we cover 10 things to remember after an officer-involved shooting, learn about the Alabama member back to work after being cleared of charges, meet the MSPBA member awarded the purple heart medal, and many more interesting topics.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2016_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_December_2016_656.jsp">114th US Congress Summary</a> <p>January 3, 2017</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_December_2016_656.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_November_2016_654.jsp">114th US Congress Update November 2016</a> <p>December 6, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_November_2016_654.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_September_2016_651.jsp">114th US Congress Update September 2016</a> <p>October 5, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_September_2016_651.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_July_2016_630.jsp">114th US Congress Update July 2016</a> <p>August 2, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_July_2016_630.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Praying_for_Baton_Rouge_628.jsp">Praying for Baton Rouge</a> <p>July 18, 2016</p> <p>t is with a heavy heart that we are once again grieving the tragic loss of three of our own at the hands of pure hatred. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Praying_for_Baton_Rouge_628.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Praying_for_Dallas_627.jsp">Praying for Dallas</a> <p>July 8, 2016</p> <p>Our thoughts and prayers go out to the City of Dallas and all those affected by last night?s tragic events.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Praying_for_Dallas_627.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_May_2016_625.jsp">114th US Congress Update June 2016</a> <p>July 1, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_May_2016_625.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_May_2016_621.jsp">114th US Congress Update May 2016</a> <p>May 31, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_May_2016_621.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_April_2016_617.jsp">114th US Congress Update April 2016</a> <p>May 2, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_April_2016_617.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_March_2016_610.jsp">114th US Congress Update March 2016</a> <p>April 4, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_March_2016_610.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_February_2016_602.jsp">114th US Congress Update February 2016</a> <p>March 2, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_February_2016_602.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Virginia_PBA_set_to_aid_the_families_of_three_Prince_William_County_police_officers_affected_by_shooting_601.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation and Virginia PBA set to aid the families of three Prince William County police officers affected by shooting</a> <p>February 29, 2016</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Virginia Division Police Benevolent Association are rallying behind the family of fallen officer, Ashley Guindon, as well as wounded officers, Jesse Hempen and David McKeown. On Saturday, February 27, 2016 officers Hempen, McKeown and rookie officer, Guindon responded to the home of Army Staff Sergeant, Ronald Hamilton. Hamilton had just shot and killed his wife and proceeded to shoot at police as they arrived. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Virginia_PBA_set_to_aid_the_families_of_three_Prince_William_County_police_officers_affected_by_shooting_601.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_January_2016_594.jsp">114th US Congress Update January 2016</a> <p>February 2, 2016</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_January_2016_594.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_December_2015_586.jsp">114th US Congress Update December 2015</a> <p>December 28, 2015</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_December_2015_586.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_November_2015_582.jsp">114th US Congress Update November 2015</a> <p>December 1, 2015</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/114th_US_Congress_Update_November_2015_582.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2015_Blue_Review.pdf">2015 Blue Review, issue 9</a> <p>November 19, 2015</p> <p>In this issue we discuss how politicized indictments are threatening the legal safety of officers, 5 notorious outlaws from Alabama's wild west days, how the NCPBA assisted an embattled police department in selecting a new chief, as well as many other things.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2015_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/James_Shelton_s_Thank_You_Letter_to_PBA_535.jsp">James Shelton's Thank You Letter to PBA</a> <p>January 15, 2015</p> <p>Dear PBA: I would like to thank the PBA for assisting me in my recent case. You were very prompt in retaining my legal assistance in this matter. Mr. Charles Halbert of West Helena, AR did an excellent job. I truly believe that without the PBA, I would have had to spend a huge amount of money to defend myself against the frivolous allegations. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/James_Shelton_s_Thank_You_Letter_to_PBA_535.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="http://www.policemag.com/channel/weapons/articles/2014/01/does-the-leosa-carry-law-apply-to-you.aspx#%2EVKrywyGOeJo%2Elinkedin">Does the LEOSA Carry Law Apply to You?</a> <p>The law is not as cut-and-dried as you think. And much of what you hear about it is wrong.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="http://www.policemag.com/channel/weapons/articles/2014/01/does-the-leosa-carry-law-apply-to-you.aspx#%2EVKrywyGOeJo%2Elinkedin">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2014_Blue_Review.pdf">2014 Blue Review, Issue 8</a> <p>October 13, 2014</p> <p>In this issue we discuss what you should be careful about when posting to social media, one PBAGA member's path to sobriety, and how to respond if you're the target of an investigation.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2014_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Cast_your_vote_for_Curtis_Jenkins_in_his_bid_for_re_election_to_the_NRA_Board_of_Directors_454.jsp">Cast your vote for Curtis Jenkins in his bid for re-election to the NRA Board of Directors</a> <p>January 23, 2014</p> <p>Curtis Jenkins of Forsyth, Georgia, has been nominated for election to a third term on the National Rifle Association Board of Directors and your help is respectfully solicited.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Cast_your_vote_for_Curtis_Jenkins_in_his_bid_for_re_election_to_the_NRA_Board_of_Directors_454.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/_The_PBF_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Union_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Clinton_Frazier_444.jsp"> The PBF is set to aid the family of fallen Union County Sheriff?s Deputy Clinton Frazier</a> <p>December 20, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Mississippi Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind the family of Union County Sheriff?s Deputy Clinton Frazier. Frazier was killed in a single vehicle accident on December 18th. Deputy Frazier had served with the Union County Sheriff?s Office for two years and is survived by his wife and three children. He was a beloved officer who will be missed tremendously by the Union County Sheriff?s Department, as well as other surrounding law enforcement agencies.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/_The_PBF_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Union_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Clinton_Frazier_444.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Eupora_Police_Officer_Keith_Crenshaw_438.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of fallen Eupora Police Officer Keith Crenshaw</a> <p>October 25, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Mississippi Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind the family of Eupora police officer Keith Crenshaw. Crenshaw died from injuries he sustained while deploying a spike strip across Highway 82 in an attempt to stop a car carrying three robbery suspects Wednesday morning. The suspects saw the spike strip before arrival and veered into the median where Crenshaw had moved after deploying the strip.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Eupora_Police_Officer_Keith_Crenshaw_438.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2013_Blue_Review.pdf">2013 Blue Review, Issue 7</a> <p>August 31, 2013</p> <p>In this issue we discuss the PBF's Behind the Badge seminars surrounding police suicide and PTSD and how one member's injury was not going to keep him down.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2013_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Atkins_Police_Officer_Dolphus_Schmelzla_416.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of fallen Atkins Police Officer Dolphus Schmelzla</a> <p>August 30, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind the family of Atkins police officer Dolphus Schmelzla who died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident while on his way to work on Thursday, August 29, 2013. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Atkins_Police_Officer_Dolphus_Schmelzla_416.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Scott_County__AR__Sheriff_Cody_Carpenter_390.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of fallen Scott County (AR) Sheriff Cody Carpenter</a> <p>June 5, 2013</p> <p> The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Sheriff Cody Carpenter of the Scott County Sheriff's Office, died while trying to save two women from rising flood waters. Sheriff Carpenter paid the ultimate sacrifice, and it is with a heavy heart that the PBF asks for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in their efforts to provide much needed support for this hero's beneficiaries in their time of need.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_is_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Scott_County__AR__Sheriff_Cody_Carpenter_390.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/113th_US_Congress_Update_May_2013_387.jsp">113th US Congress Update May 2013</a> <p>May 31, 2013</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/113th_US_Congress_Update_May_2013_387.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_to_hold_fundraiser_for_fallen_Faulkner_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Hans_Fifer_at_two_area_Wal_Mart_stores_377.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation to hold fundraiser for fallen Faulkner County Sheriff's Deputy Hans Fifer at two area Wal-Mart stores</a> <p>April 12, 2013</p> <p>Members from the North Central Chapter of the Arkansas PBA will be hosting a fundraiser at two area Wal-Mart stores. The PBF and the ARPBA has teamed up with the Conway Wal-Mart stores located at 3900 Dave Ward Drive and 1155 U.S. 65 and will be collecting donations for the family of Deputy Fifer from 8:00am to 8:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2013.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_to_hold_fundraiser_for_fallen_Faulkner_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Hans_Fifer_at_two_area_Wal_Mart_stores_377.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Benefit_dinner_and_silent_auction_to_benefit_the_family_of_Larry_Johnson_375.jsp">Benefit dinner and silent auction to benefit the family of Larry Johnson</a> <p>April 10, 2013</p> <p>The Arkansas PBA, the Police Benevolent Foundation, Clarksville Police Department and friends are hosting a benefit chicken/fish dinner and silent auction for the family of Larry Johnson on Friday April 12, 2013 at the Johnson County Fair Building from 4pm to 8pm.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Benefit_dinner_and_silent_auction_to_benefit_the_family_of_Larry_Johnson_375.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Arkansas_PBA_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Faulkner_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Hans_Fifer_376.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation and Arkansas PBA set to aid the family of fallen Faulkner County Sheriff's Deputy Hans Fifer</a> <p>April 10, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning for one of their own and rallying behind the family of Faulkner County Sheriff's Deputy Hans Fifer. Deputy Fifer suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a SWAT training program. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Arkansas_PBA_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Faulkner_County_Sheriff_s_Deputy_Hans_Fifer_376.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Arkansas_PBA_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Fifth_Judicial_District_Drug_Task_Force_Director_Larry_Johnson_366.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation and Arkansas PBA set to aid the family of fallen Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force Director Larry Johnson</a> <p>March 28, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning for one of their own and rallying behind the family of Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force Director Larry Johnson. Director Johnson suffered a fatal heart attack while involved in a foot pursuit with a parolee in Clarksville, Arkansas. Director Larry Johnson was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Arkansas_PBA_set_to_aid_the_family_of_fallen_Fifth_Judicial_District_Drug_Task_Force_Director_Larry_Johnson_366.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/HB_1971_Update___We_need_your_voice___363.jsp">HB 1971 Update - We need your voice! </a> <p>March 22, 2013</p> <p>HB1971 would establish protection (privileged communication) for certified peer counselors and the person seeking counseling. Here is a link to the Bill if your want to learn more. If passed it would be at this point the strongest peer counseling protection law in the nation. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/HB_1971_Update___We_need_your_voice___363.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/113th_US_Congress_Update_February_2013_356.jsp">113th US Congress Update February 2013</a> <p>March 11, 2013</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/113th_US_Congress_Update_February_2013_356.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Virginia_PBA_set_to_aid_critically_injured_Alexandria_Police_Officer_Peter_Laboy_350.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation and Virginia PBA set to aid critically injured Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy</a> <p>March 5, 2013</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Virginia Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy who was shot on February 27th after making a routine traffic stop in Alexandria. The bullet struck Officer Laboy in the head, critically injuring him. Officer Laboy was flown to Medstar Washington Hospital where he remains in critical condition.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_and_Virginia_PBA_set_to_aid_critically_injured_Alexandria_Police_Officer_Peter_Laboy_350.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Southern_States_PBA_official_stand_on_gun_control_in_America_323.jsp">The Southern States PBA official stand on gun control in America</a> <p>March 1, 2013</p> <p>In light of all the recent gun control debates arising in America today, the Southern States PBA would like to display our support for the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. This is our official stance on the matter.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Southern_States_PBA_official_stand_on_gun_control_in_America_323.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/One_of_our_own_needs_your_help_340.jsp">The Bruce Potter Recovery Fund</a> <p>February 6, 2013</p> <p>In a blink of an eye life can change dramatically. That is exactly what happened on October 14, 2012 to Officer Bruce Potter and his family: a loving wife and two children.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/One_of_our_own_needs_your_help_340.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/A_special_thanks_from_a_PBA_spouse_322.jsp">A special thanks from a PBA spouse</a> <p>January 9, 2013</p> <p>Every once in a while we get little notes like these praising the services we offer here at the PBA. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/A_special_thanks_from_a_PBA_spouse_322.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Southern_States_Police_Benevolent_Association___30_000_members_and_growing_314.jsp">The Southern States Police Benevolent Association - 30,000 members and growing</a> <p>December 13, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association proudly announces that it has reached a membership milestone of 30,000 members. The association, founded in 1986, has grown by more than 10,000 members since 2004 and membership continues to steadily increase. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Southern_States_Police_Benevolent_Association___30_000_members_and_growing_314.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Seatbelts_save_officers__lives_309.jsp">Seat belts save officers' lives</a> <p>December 3, 2012</p> <p>Fairfax County Chapter (VAPBA) board member, Matthew Siraguse shares is story of how wearing his seat belt in his patrol car saved his life.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/Seatbelts_save_officers__lives_309.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2012_ARPBA_Endorsed_Candidates_280.jsp">2012 ARPBA Endorsed Candidates</a> <p>October 2, 2012</p> <p>This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the ARPBA has endorsed in 2012. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2012_ARPBA_Endorsed_Candidates_280.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Ouachita_Chapter_of_the_Arkansas_PBA_announces_endorsement_of_State_Representative_Tracy_Pennartz_for_Senate__District_9_281.jsp">The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas PBA announces endorsement of State Rep Tracy Pennartz for Senate, district 9</a> <p>October 2, 2012</p> <p>The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate screenings for those candidates seeking election for various elected offices. During the interview process State Representative Tracy Pennartz demonstrated why her experiences and values make her uniquely qualified to represent the voters of district 9.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Ouachita_Chapter_of_the_Arkansas_PBA_announces_endorsement_of_State_Representative_Tracy_Pennartz_for_Senate__District_9_281.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2012_Arkansas_Behind_the_Badge_PTSD_Seminar_Wrap_up_288.jsp">2012 Arkansas Behind the Badge PTSD Seminar Wrap-up</a> <p>October 1, 2012</p> <p>In September 2012, the Arkansas PBA hosted our Behind the Badge Seminar in two locations. Our speakers have long and distinguished careers in law enforcement.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2012_Arkansas_Behind_the_Badge_PTSD_Seminar_Wrap_up_288.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2nd_Annual_Race_for_the_Fallen_was_a_Success_287.jsp">2nd annual Race for the Fallen was a success</a> <p>September 17, 2012</p> <p>The 2nd Annual Race for the Fallen Half Marathon was a huge success. The race had almost 200 participants and raised significant funds to benefit the Police Benevolent Foundation.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/2nd_Annual_Race_for_the_Fallen_was_a_Success_287.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Announces_2012_Scholarship_Recipients_270.jsp">The Police Benevolent Foundation Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients</a> <p>September 7, 2012</p> <p>The Police Benevolent Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2012 scholarships. These outstanding students have demonstrated academic excellence and deserve to be recognized.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_Police_Benevolent_Foundation_Announces_2012_Scholarship_Recipients_270.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/So_You_Joined_PBA_Just_For_Legal_Defense_Benefits__264.jsp">So You Joined PBA Just For Legal Defense Benefits?</a> <p>August 23, 2012</p> <p>If you are like many officers who joined PBA just for the Legal Defense Benefits and are not active in the association you're missing out. As so wisely said by someone before me "Having PBA membership just for legal defense benefits is like having a Porsche that you only drive in 2nd gear, you'll never realize what it can really do." While the legal defense benefits of PBA membership are first rate in every respect, PBA is a whole lot more than just legal defense. If you're serious about wanting to make positive changes in your work environment and benefits, listen up.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/So_You_Joined_PBA_Just_For_Legal_Defense_Benefits__264.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2012_Blue_Review.pdf">2012 Blue Review, issue 6</a> <p>August 1, 2012</p> <p>In this issue we discuss the implementation of the new structure of the SSPBA, we meet the new president of the Southern States PBA and take a deeper look into the Police Benevolent Foundations "I wish you knew" campaign.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="https://www.sspba.org/sspbafile/PDF/SSPBA/2012_Blue_Review.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_SSPBA_holds_2012_anual_baord_meeting_and_elects_new_president_250.jsp">The SSPBA holds 2012 annual board meeting and elects new president</a> <p>June 8, 2012</p> <p>The 2012 SSPBA annual board meeting was held on Friday, June 8, 2012 in McDonough, GA at the Hilton Garden Inn. Board members received reports from each PBA department head, discussed policies and elected a new SSPBA Executive Board. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/The_SSPBA_holds_2012_anual_baord_meeting_and_elects_new_president_250.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_May_2012_246.jsp">112th US Congress Update May 2012</a> <p>June 1, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_May_2012_246.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9448605.htm">The Police Benevolent Foundation Inc. Launches the I Wish You Knew Campaign </a> <p>April 26, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc. and the Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. have officially launched the I Wish You Knew campaign, a nationwide awareness campaign to educate the public about the adversities law enforcement officers and their families face every day. </p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9448605.htm">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_April_2012_245.jsp">112th US Congress Update April 2012</a> <p>April 2, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_April_2012_245.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Police-group-gives-Pine-Bluff-chief-vote-of-no/DT63wP8EzkuxT_K6rKb_wg.cspx">ARPBA gives Pine Bluff chief vote of "no confidence"</a> <p>March 7, 2012</p> <p>PINE BLUFF, AR - A police advocacy group (ARPBA) representing more than half of the Pine Bluff Police Department has given Chief Brenda Davis-Jones a vote of "no confidence."</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Police-group-gives-Pine-Bluff-chief-vote-of-no/DT63wP8EzkuxT_K6rKb_wg.cspx">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_UpdateMarch_2012_226.jsp">112th US Congress Update March 2012</a> <p>March 2, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_UpdateMarch_2012_226.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_December_2011_218.jsp">112th US Congress Update December 2011</a> <p>February 3, 2012</p> <p>The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. The Governmental Affairs department will be providing periodic updates on the actions of Congress while in session. Included is a summary of bills of interest introduced during this past month, as well as updates on those reported in the previous report. Reporting of these bills are information purposes only, to you as a PBA law enforcement professional, and do not reflect the PBA's support or opposition on any specific bill. </p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_Update_December_2011_218.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" target="_blank" href="http://www.nleomf.org/assets/pdfs/reports/2011-EOY-Report.pdf">Law enforcement officer deaths were on the rise in 2011</a> <p>January 18, 2012</p> <p>According to preliminary data from the National Law Enforcement officers Memorial Fund, 173 officers have been killed during 2011 - up 13 percent from 153 line-of-duty deaths in 2010.</p> <a class="more" target="_blank" href="http://www.nleomf.org/assets/pdfs/reports/2011-EOY-Report.pdf">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_December_Update_142.jsp">112th US Congress December Update</a> <p>December 29, 2011</p> <p>As 2011 comes to an end, take a look at some of the changes we have highlighted since the last update.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_December_Update_142.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_November_Update_129.jsp">112th US Congress November Update</a> <p>December 6, 2011</p> <p>Not much has changed with the 112th Congress since our last update. Take a look at some of the changes we have highlighted since the last update.</p> <a class="more" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/112th_US_Congress_November_Update_129.jsp">more</a> </div> <div class="newsitem"> <a class="headline" href="https://www.sspba.org/gen/articles/111th_Congressional_Summary_97.jsp">111th Congressional Summary</a> <p>January 1, 2011</p> <p>There were 81 bills of interest followed during the 111th Congress. Of these bills, 54 were introduced by the House, and 27 by the Senate. Most died in one committee or another. But a few did manage to pass the Congress and get signed into law by the President. 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