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eligible to attend some designated free our members is interested in and desires to
training within their areas. have the Career Shield Employee/Employer
Relations Coverage Protection, they can
With most officers concerned about their
apply to have that as well, and we believe
self-protection in a serious incident (most that the total price for coverage will still be
often a use of force incident) it is my belief
lower than what any other association is
that this coverage will do just that! It is an
providing right now.
insurance program that will provide you with
peace of mind. In today’s environment, it It is my belief that this partnership will only
appears officers are getting quickly judged improve and enhance TPA in what we do
and tried before all the facts are in. Elected and how we do it. I ask that you to please
officials and department heads seem to be consider the program coverage for your
giving in to public pressure and police benefit and share the information with those
officers are losing their jobs for not making you know and work with so that they too
the best decision possible, even when the can take advantage of the low price,
decisions are made in a split second and exceptional program and TPA membership!
found justified in the eyes of the courts. I And please feel free to call, email, or visit
know that these cases are the exceptions, but should you have any question(s) regarding
they are the ones getting the attention and the partnership, program, benefits, and/or
thus creating fear, anxiety, and uncertainty in costs?
our law enforcement professionals that work
our streets day and night. Until next time, take care, God bless, and I
pray that you all stay healthy, in good spirits,
As the oldest and longest running police and are blessed with family, loved ones, and
association in Texas, TPA has prided itself in all God provides.
living by its motto; “Dedicated to Improving
the Police Profession.” As a result, we have
largely believed and held that if an officer is Respectfully,
a member of TPA, they will receive the best
and most up-to-date training available to Raul Vargas
ensure they are prepared to do their job well
and effectively, thus not having a true need
for any kind of legal protection. Well, today’s
time has proven that this is no longer the
case. For TPA to continue its sustainability, it
is time to change and provide the same
benefit of legal representation that other
associations provide. As a result, and in line
with the history and vision of our
predecessors, we believe that our partnership
with USLS is both innovative and superior to
benefit you, our member. Also, if any one of

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