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Who is Law Enforcement United (LEU)?
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| Answer: |
Law Enforcement United is an organization whose membership primarily consists of a united group of Federal, State and Local law enforcement officers, as civilians, as affiliated civillians, and LEO Survivors who are committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of all law enforcement officers.
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| Question: |
How much is Enforcement membership to Law Enforcment United?
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The first year Membership Fee is $125.00. In order to sustain membership, members will be required to pay $25.00 annually. Membership is due on July 1st of each year. Dues not paid within the grace period will result in suspension of membership.
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| Question: |
How does Law Enforcement United support COPS and ODMP?
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Law Enforcement United holds several fundraising events all over the country and is also supported by corporate donors to raise money for COPS and ODMP. Our biggest fundraising event that many LEU members participate in a bicycle ride event called the "Road to Hope". The Road to Hope is a 240 mile memorial bicycle ride. Money raised from this event will be donated to both organizations. Monetary funds raised throughout the year sponsor many events with both of these organizations.
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Question: What is the "Road to Hope" memorial ride? Who can participate?
Answer: The Road to Hope memorial ride is a annual event held each May. It is a 3 day
bicycle ride event that travels Eligibility Washington D.C.
LEU "Road To Hope" Eligiblity Functions
Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Only LEU members will be allowed to accompany the riders and support staff along the route, and at designated stops.
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Participation
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Eligiblity
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Function |
LEU Membership Level to participate |
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Bicycle Rider
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- Active SWORN LEO (local/state/federal)
- Retired LEO (local/state/federal)
- LEO Survivor family member
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- Pedal for 3 days to Washington D.C.
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Active
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Charter
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Founding
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New
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Staff
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| Food Support Team |
- Active SWORN LEO Civilian
- Retired LEO (local/state/federal)
- LEO Survivor family member
- Civilians sponsored by LEU Sworn member
- Law Enforcement Civillians (non-sworn)
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- Provide support with food logistics
- Feed riders
- Managing food operations along the route.
- Set up/Clean up
- Stock and distribute food and drink items
- Some heavy lifting
- Work in a flexible team environment
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Charter
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Founding
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New
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| Hotel Support Team |
- Active Sworn LEO (local/state/federal)
- Retired LEO
- LEO Survivor family member
- Civillian sponsored by LEU Sworn member
- accommodations Enforcement Civillians (non-sworn)
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- Provide support with hotel accomodations for all participants
- check in members each day May 8th-May 12th
- Transfer luggage from trucks to hotels
- Heavy lifting
- Set up/Clean up
- on site to assist with questions
- Ensure all members have hotel accomodations
- Work in a team and independent environment as required
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Charter
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Founding
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New
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| Transportation Support Team |
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Active Sworn LEO (local/state/federal)
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Retired LEO (local/state/federal)
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LEO Survivor family Member
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Civillian sponsored by LEU Sworn member
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Law Enforcement Civillians (non-sworn)
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- Execute route logistics to support rider group.
- Ability to operate several vehicle types, large or small including vehicles pulling trailers
- CDL experience not required but helpful
- Provide support to Food Team
- Load and unload supplies
- Heavy lifting
- May be in transportation shuttle to and from hotel with additional support personnel
- May be assigned to luggage team
- Work in a flexible team environment
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Founding
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New
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| Medical Support Team |
- VA Division Medical Support team is supported by VA Beach EMS. Contact Venita Baker (leumedic1@aol.com) for further details
- PA Division Medical Support: Contact Tricia Wertz (csblues@aol.com) for further information
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| Motor Escort |
Active SWORN LEO (local/state/federal)
Must be able to supply own marked vehicle
Request to participate as motor escort must be vetted through Transportation Team Leader
Venita Baker (leumedic1@aol.com)
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With approval from parent organization, provide motor escort support for riders, and support vehicles. Operate in motor escort team coordinating with multiple jurisdictions. |
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| Question: |
Do I have to participate in the bicycle ride to be a member of Law Enforcement United?
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| Answer: |
No. The Law Enforcement United Memorial Bicycle Ride is one of the largest events we currently have planned, but there will be many other opportunities to actively contribute to and participate in the organization. There are different levels of membership you can participate as to be a part of the LEU Family.
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Question: How many routes does Law Enforcement United have?
Answer: Law Enforcement United's National Division is home based in Virginia and route
leaves from Chesapeake, VA. The Pennsylvania Division is our newest division
operates out of Reading, PA. Both divisions have several out of town/state teams
that travel to the route starting location to join the ride. Both divisions meet and
join together during day 3 and will ride in to the arrival ceremony- united.
Question: Once I join as a new member how do I register for the ride?
Answer: Once membership is approved, there will be a registration link for you to register for
the route. There are limited spaces available, so don't delay!
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What are the dates of the 2012 - Road to Hope?
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Out of town members will need to arrive in either Chesapeake, VA or Reading, PA (depending on which route they registered for) on Tuesday May 8th. All Members must be present on Wednesday May 9th for the registration check-in, and mandatory medical and safety meeting.
Virginia Division and Route Events
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Event |
Location |
| May 8th |
Tues |
Out of Town Arrivals |
Chesapeake,VA
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| May 9th |
Wed |
All Participant check-in, medical and mandatory safety meeting |
Chesapeake, VA
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| May 10th |
Thurs |
Send-off Ceremony and start of Day 1 |
End day 1 in Richmond, VA |
| May 11th |
Fri |
Day 2 of ride |
End day 2 in Stafford,VA |
| May 12th |
Sat |
Day 3 of ride and arrival in Washington, D.C. |
End Day 3 in Washington, D.C. |
| May 13th |
Sun |
LEU members attend designated functions including Candlelight Vigil at NLEOM |
Washington, D.C. |
| May 14th |
Mon |
All LEU Members check out of host hotel |
check out at 10am |
Pennsylvania Division and Route Events
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Location |
| May 8th |
Tues |
Out of Town Arrivals |
Reading, PA |
| May 9th |
Wed |
All Participant check-in, medical and mandatory safety meeting |
Reading,PA |
| May 10th |
Thurs |
Send-off Ceremony and start of Day 1 |
End Day 1 in York, PA |
| May 11th |
Fri |
Day 2 of ride |
End Day 2 in Baltimore,MD |
| May 12th |
Sat |
Day 3 of ride and arrival in Washington, D.C. |
End Day 3 in Washington, D.C. |
| May 13th |
Sun |
Leu members attend designated functions including Candlelight Vigil at NLEOM |
Washington, D.C. |
| May 14th |
Mon |
All LEU Members check out of host hotel |
Check out at 10am |
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| Question: |
How much money is required of each member? When is it due?
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| Answer: |
Members that are eligible and planning to ride are required to raise a minimum of $1250.00. Members planning to participate with the support teams are required to raise a minimum of $625.00. All money raised must be turned in or postmarked by April 1st of each year in order to be able to participate in the upcoming ride. Members must be 18 years of age to participate.
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| Question: |
What is the membership period?
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Membership is from July 1st to June 30th. We do not prorate membership.
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| Question: |
How far is the Ride?
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The VA Route: The entire 2 1/2 day ride is approximately 240 miles. The first day is about 110 miles; however, it is almost entirely flat. The next two days are about 70 miles each and consist of some rolling hills, with moderate inclines. Training is highly encouraged!
The PA Route: Is approximately 200 miles. However this ride is challenging, with multiple elevations. Training for this route is highly advised and may not be suitable for beginners without proper training.
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What is the pace?
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We aim for 15 MPH. You should train for or be comfortable riding 14-16 MPH for a distance of 25 miles with some brief stops.
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| Question: |
When does the annual Law Enforcement United Registration Start?
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| Answer: |
Membership Drive July 1st
Membership Renewal July 1st
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