Connecticut Police & Fire Union

05/12/2026

https://cpfu.org/2026/05/12/observance-of-national-police-week-and-national-peace-officers-memorial-day/

We want to take a moment to recognize both National Police Week (May 10 through May 16), and Friday May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

04/30/2026

Connecticut Police & Fire Union and IAFF Local S-15 CT State Firefighters are disgusted by the comments from the House Minority Leader referencing state employees as pigs, many who happen to be police officers , , and various other public safety professionals that we represent.

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The remarks made by Vincent Candelora are offensive, irresponsible, and beneath the standard Connecticut residents should expect from an elected leader.

04/30/2026

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04/29/2026

https://www.facebook.com/100064515053853/posts/1544609894366164/?rdid=bdaROJ2YZVd8r8t5 #

04/24/2026

“Firefighters and police officers of the Connecticut Police and Fire Union play a critical role in protecting the economic, innovation, and security engines that drive our state forward. It is both appropriate and necessary that their service and sacrifice are recognized through fair compensation and continued support.” Dan Starvish, President IAFF Local S-15, State of CT Fire Fighters Connecticut Police & Fire Union

04/16/2026

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/photos-illegally-bred-wolf-dogs-found-in-connecticut/?fbclid=IwdGRzaARM-atjbGNrBEz5TWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqTK6lS3rp-r5lklbHVuGkt-FWC4OXPWfJ_Oq0KMC3Zt9W8mtGJeJps9AD5a_aem_XNDEqoswn7VbWdHrHmUsHg

PROSPECT, Conn. (WTNH) — Two illegally-bred wolf-dog puppies were taken in by Prospect Animal Control, according to local police. The dogs were tested by Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates, …

02/18/2026

Members of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union participated in a press conference yesterday to unveil legislation aimed at recruiting and retaining firefighters and police officers. We urge the General Assembly to pass this bill in some form, thereby enabling police and fire departments across the state to retain and attract highly qualified first responders.

02/03/2026

https://cpfu.org/2026/02/03/the-unseen-threat-understanding-cancer-risks-in-firefighting/

Cancer has emerged as one of the top threats to the health of fire service members in recent years. Perhaps more frighteningly, cancer can develop many years after we leave the fire service. Current estimates suggest that cancer accounts for a significant percentage of all firefighter-related deaths...

01/18/2026

On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Connecticut Police and Fire Union (CPFU) was honored to be invited to the Connecticut State Capitol for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Secretary/Treasurer Liam O’Brien addressed attendees, expressing gratitude to our dedicated members as well as to Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon and his staff.

Comptroller Scanlon has been a strong advocate for public safety and has played an instrumental role in advancing legislation that protects and supports our members. His continued commitment to law enforcement and first responders has made a meaningful impact across the state.

The Connecticut Police and Fire Union extends its sincere thanks to our brother and sister officers in law enforcement—both here in Connecticut and across the nation—and to Comptroller Scanlon and his staff for their unwavering support of our members.