Behind every federal officer stands an association fighting for their interests — and this week, FLEOA took that fight to the nation’s largest gathering of law enforcement leaders. The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) used its presence at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference to deepen ties with federal law enforcement leadership and push key partnerships forward.
FLEOA President Mathew Silverman sat down with law enforcement leaders from across the country, among them the Directors of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Diplomatic Security Service. His meeting schedule also included the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Chief of the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.
Those conversations gave both sides a chance to trade views on the pressures confronting federal law enforcement and to look for ways to deepen collaboration in support of the men and women who serve.
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“Some of the greatest value of attending IACP comes from the relationships we build and the conversations we have with leaders across the law enforcement community,” said Silverman. “These connections allow us to discuss the issues affecting our members, exchange ideas, and identify opportunities to work together to better serve federal law enforcement officers.”
Silverman also took the podium for a keynote address to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and huddled with Postal Inspection Service leadership from around the country, including the Chief Postal Inspector. The engagement provided a platform to spotlight the critical work Postal Inspectors do in protecting the public and investigating crimes within their jurisdiction.
Beyond the leadership meetings, FLEOA staged two events during the conference. One was held in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), highlighting how important collaboration between law enforcement organizations is and their shared commitment to supporting officers. The second was a welcome reception cohosted with the Liaison Officers Association (LOA).
FLEOA intends to build on its relationship with the FOP, with the aim of turning their joint event into an annual tradition.
“There is tremendous value in our organizations working together,” Silverman said. “We are excited about the relationship we have built with the FOP and look forward to strengthening that partnership for years to come.”
FLEOA’s participation at IACP reflects the association’s continued commitment to advocating for federal law enforcement officers, maintaining strong relationships with agency leadership, and fostering collaboration across the broader law enforcement community.
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FLEOA serves more than 34,000 registered members in the federal law enforcement community, who serve across more than 65 agencies. The organization does not endorse political parties or candidates for elected office, but serves as a voice of advocacy for federal law enforcement through the legislative process.
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Why it matters: With more than 34,000 members spread across over 65 agencies, FLEOA’s access to the heads of ICE, the FBI, the Secret Service, the ATF and the DEA gives federal officers a direct line to the leadership that shapes their working lives. The alliance FLEOA is building with the FOP — and its hope of making their joint event an annual fixture — signals a push for a more unified voice for law enforcement organizations at a time when collaboration across agencies carries growing weight.
