Irish American Police Officers Association of Mass

Irish American Police Officers Association of Mass The IAPOA of Mass was established in 1999. We are a recognized Non-Profit. Below is the link to our website. Through that a lot of information can be found.

We have been members of the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES) since inception!🇺🇸🇮🇪🚔 Any active or retired MA LEO are welcome to join us! ☘️ The IAPOA was founded in 1999 by a small group of police officers, it was the vision of Kevin Shea of the Belmont Police. He assembled a small group of Officers from surrounding departments, Ed Reilly of the Belmont PD, Tommy Pratt from Boston PD , Steve Lyons from Cambridge PD , Dave Collins from Watertown PD, Robert Ahern from State Police and Robert Casey from Boston University Police Department. Our mission was to provide social networking among active and retired police officers of Irish heritage, support designated local charities and to recognize outstanding official acts by police officers across the state for acts of Valor, Life-saving, Investigations, Meritorious Service, Community Service, Humanitarian Acts and also to honor officers killed in the line of duty with the Medal of Honor, presented posthumously. The IAPOA is an all-volunteer group of active and retired police officers from local, county, university and State Police as well as Corrections Officers and Federal Agents. You can also update your membership through here:
http://irishamericanpolice.org/

IAPOA twitter account:
https://twitter.com/johnguilfoil/lists/iapoa…

We are very proud of our Irish American Pipes & Drum band. They have been active since 2001. Please check out their page as well. If you are interested in learning, reach out to them. We would like to welcome you to our page. We appreciate the support of our brothers and sisters in blue all over the country. Here we will post our fundraising events as well as some public information. Thank you again,

The Executive Board & Board of Trustees

Join us as we celebrate our Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day membership meeting THIS THURSDAY 9/17/2026 in Lowell!!🇮🇪☘️ Al...
09/14/2026

Join us as we celebrate our Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day membership meeting THIS THURSDAY 9/17/2026 in Lowell!!🇮🇪☘️ All members welcome, bring a new member. Merchandise available. Live music!!

National Women Police Officer Day. We are proud and grateful for our IAPOA sisters in blue. 👮🇺🇸
09/12/2026

National Women Police Officer Day. We are proud and grateful for our IAPOA sisters in blue. 👮🇺🇸

09/12/2026

Several weeks following the September 11 attacks, members of the Brookline Police and Brookline Fire Departments visited New York City to present a check to the FDNY at Ground Zero. The funds were personally donated by Brookline Police and Firefighters as a small token of their support to their brothers and sisters.

This photo was taken on the roof of FDNY station 10 which was not in service at the time of their visit because they had lost all the firefighters that were assigned there.

Most of the members pictured have since retired with the exception of Brookline Police Lieutenant Robert Collins who says he remembers smoke still rising from the site.

This picture serves as a reminder, not of the tragic events of that day, but of the heroic acts of the men and women of the FDNY, NYPD and Port Authority Police. #911

🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER — WE REMEMBER. 🇺🇸Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember the lives ...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER — WE REMEMBER. 🇺🇸

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember the lives forever changed by one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.

We remember the 2,977 innocent souls who never made it home. We remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, military members, and countless civilians who ran toward danger while others were running away.

We especially honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority Police Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Their courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty will never be forgotten.

As Irish Americans and members of the law enforcement community, we understand deeply the meaning of service, sacrifice, family, brotherhood, and never leaving someone behind. The bonds forged that day continue to live on in the men and women who wear the uniform today.

Twenty-five years may have passed, but the memories remain.
The names remain.
The stories remain.
The sacrifice remains.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 🇺🇸
Honor. Remember. Never Forget.

Boston Police Emerald Society ⛳️🇮🇪
09/10/2026

Boston Police Emerald Society ⛳️🇮🇪

Sending SO much love, support, and good luck to our beautiful sister in blue who is competing for the title of Miss Amer...
09/06/2026

Sending SO much love, support, and good luck to our beautiful sister in blue who is competing for the title of Miss America today! 💙👑👮🏼‍♀️

We couldn’t be more proud of you and everything you have accomplished. You represent so much more than a title — you represent strength, confidence, grace, dedication, and the incredible women who wear the badge with pride every single day.

Today, we hope you take a moment to soak it all in, trust yourself, and enjoy every second of this incredible experience. You have already made us so proud, and we will be cheering you on!

Go out there, shine bright, and show them exactly who we already know you are! 💙💙👮‍♀️👑 Miss Massachusetts

09/01/2026

🚨HEARTBREAKING: Columbia, South Carolina police officer Chris DeLong, 29, was killed in the line of duty Saturday.

He was a husband and a father of two. Two years on the job. First Columbia officer killed that way in more than 50 years.

He answered a domestic call. A woman had a restraining order. The man had a record across multiple states. Officers later found him. Gunfire. Officer David Dymock was also shot and is stable. The suspect, Adam Dowdy, 33, was killed.

His widow, Hannah:

“I am heartbroken. My person. My love. The best dad to our babies and the person I’ve been with since I was 16 was killed today in the line of duty… Somebody wake me up. I’ve never had to be without Chris. I’m going to figure this out because I have to live for my babies. I need my person.”

Pray for all impacted by this tragic loss🙏🏾

Outstanding career. Enjoy your well deserved retirement sir 🫡🇺🇸
08/27/2026

Outstanding career. Enjoy your well deserved retirement sir 🫡🇺🇸

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Belmont, MA
02478

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