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Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home

When people are in danger, we count on trained public service workers to answer the call. 

Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home

Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy

Hector Travieso Miranda guards some of the most dangerous criminals in Puerto Rico. The veteran corrections officer knows he’s dealing with people that society wants to see locked up.  

Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

AFSCME Public Service members secured a major legislative victory in the U.S. Senate this week with the passage of the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026. 

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

AFSCME pays tribute to members who lost their lives on the job

The following was part of AFSCME's 47th International Convention:

AFSCME pays tribute to members who lost their lives on the job

We are Built for This: Connecticut police force chooses AFSCME

The following was part of AFSCME's 47th International Convention:

The employees of the Torrington Police Department in Connecticut wanted to be part of a strong union that would communicate quickly with its members and provide sound guidance in any situation.

We are Built for This: Connecticut police force chooses AFSCME

This is the Union Difference: 911 SAVES Act

The following was part of AFSCME's 47th International Convention:

This is the Union Difference: 911 SAVES Act

Detective is honored by his co-workers — and his union — for saving a life

Police Detective Edward Pickard, of Auburn, N.Y., was at the station, but he knew he was closer to the scene of the apparent suicide attempt than his fellow officers out on patrol. The dispatcher said someone jumped off a bridge into the frigid ri

Detective is honored by his co-workers — and his union — for saving a life

Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition

Juan Jaimán Manfredy has been serving in Puerto Rico’s Department of Correction and Rehabilitation for seven years. But public service has been in his family for generations, and he always knew he would follow suit.

Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition

Public Safety On the Job: Forensic Scientist service with the Illinois State Police

The following interview was provided by AFSCME Council 31. Tara Kerns is a Forensic Scientist III with the Illinois State Police and proud member of AFSCME Local 1964.

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Public Safety On the Job: Forensic Scientist service with the Illinois State Police

Quick-thinking 911 telecommunicator saves woman from house fire

January 30 was like any other day for Cierra Matthews—which is to say, a whirlwind of the unexpected.

Quick-thinking 911 telecommunicator saves woman from house fire