The Arlington Coalition of Police is a member of the International Union of Police Associations. We are the Local 48.

"The International Union of Police Associations is the only AFL-CIO union chartered exclusively for law enforcement and law enforcement support personnel. The AFL-CIO affiliation places I.U.P.A. in a position of strength within the labor movement. While I.U.P.A.'s officers, active and retired law enforcement officers, fight to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I.U.P.A. works to improve legislation that protects and affects public safety officers, as well as representing the needs of law enforcement officers and support personnel, whether that be for better equipment, more staff or a fair wage." [From: IUPA Mission]

As the world of Law Enforcement and Public Safety continues to evolve, so do we. In that spirit, ACOP has begun to work hand-in-hand with our brothers & sisters of the Arlington Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Association to bring the needs and concerns of Public Safety together as one voice.

Goals of the Local 48:

• To organize the men and women of the Arlington County Police Department.
• To secure just compensation for their services and equitable settlement for their grievances.
• To promote improved health, retirement and death benefit programs.
• To promote the establishment and maintenance of just and reasonable working conditions.
• To promote harmony between it's members and their employer.
• To cultivate friendship and fellowship among it's members.
  

Message from the ACOPs President:

[December 2007] "As the new A.C.O.P’s president I would like to thank all those who voted for me. During my term I intend to do everything I can along with my fellow board members to improve your working conditions here at the police department, as well as..."
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