Officers get up every day and report to work knowing they are there to protect and serve the community while risking their own safety in doing so. This is a large undertaking that is very rarely acknowledged and their sacrifices often go unnoticed until their services are required.

On Monday, June 17, 2019, a heavily armed man in a mask and combat gear opened fire with an assault weapon outside of the Earle Cabell Federal Building in Dallas, Texas but was fatally shot before he could injure anyone.  

More than 300 employees working in the building went home safely due to the heroic efforts of our Local 293 Members.

There is a whole range of emotions rippling through our Organization as a result of this incident. Once the initial fear passed and we received confirmation that our Officers were safe, we were immediately filled with pride and gratitude.

In recognition of our Officers fearless dedication, thank you for your selfless service. Please know that you are appreciated, respected, and will always have our unwavering support.

Sincerely,
     UGSOA International Executive Board and Staff

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 314 working as PSO's in Minnesota. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 312 working at the Swedish Health Center in Seattle, WA. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 310 working at Ft. Detrick in Maryland. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 300 working at the Falmouth Hospital. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 298 working in Kansas. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 299 working in Alabama. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 509 working at the Cape Cod Hospital. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 265 working in the Detroit area. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 250 working in Wyoming. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!