Use this number to contact NULEA and the President Don McDonald.
Don McDonald - New National President
Don McDonald retired from the Department of Defense Police Department.McDonald was immediately hired by the National because of his leadership, knowledge and experience, as a DOD Officer.
McDonald will be organizing and managing the day to day operation for NULEA in the Tidewater area and serving as a National business representative, grievance coordinator, and NULEA’s Committee Chairperson for the Police Officers of the year award and Retirees Committee.
“I want to unite the membership to ensure we have a strong bargaining position for upcoming negotiations and hope to get more members involved in our Union,” said McDonald. “We have many issues ahead of us and by working together, we will continue to have the best contracts in the Law Enforcement Profession.”
Union Representation A Union representative is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year but YOU MUST ASK FOR A UNION REPRESENTATIVE!!!!It is your responsibility to ask for a Union rep. It is not the responsibility of the administration to offer one or ask you if you want Union representation. Contact the Union before speaking with Internal Affairs.
IF INVOLVED IN A DEADLY USE OF FORCE 1) Criminal investigation-Fifth amendment/Miranda. You have the right to remain silent and to an attorney; do not be afraid to invoke these rights in order to consult with an attorney before speaking with an investigator. Remember : You may speak with an investigator but anything you say can be used against you in a criminal proceeding. If you elect to speak you may stop at any time.
2) Internal Investigation - Garrity rights. a. Must be ordered to answer questions. b. Questions must relate to officer's duties or fitness for duty. c. Must be advised that failure to answer will be considered insubordination and could lead to discipline up to and including termination. d. Must be provided with some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution.
3) Internal Investigation - Weingarten Rights. You have the right to the presence of a union official whenever you are requested or required to give a statement which could result in your discipline or discharge. Unless you request the presence of a union official you will be deemed to have waived that right. Prior to, or during your interrogation, you may review any reports or statements you may have made on the subject of you interrogation.During your interrogation, you may consult with your Union representative in the absence of the interrogator.You are not required to answer any questions concerning your off duty conduct during the interrogation, unless your off duty conduct involves action regarding your Capacity as a Police Officer.
You haveCONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, particularly the right to be free from compulsory self-incrimination and the right to procedural due process.Your Union will defend your rights if you request assistance.Always call your Union before making a decision to answer questions.
NEW EMAIL CONTACT LIST AND LOCAL WEBSITE PAGES TO BE ESTABLISHED!
Communication among the National and Local Unions is key. Though we would like to be able to inform all members of news and events that effect their Local Unions through General Membership meetings and work site postings, we aknowledge that a few members may not have access to information. Given that many are not able to attend meetings due to work shifts or other obstacles, we would like to establish email contact lists. When we have publications or documents that can be of interest, you can be emailed. Please email your name, work site and email address(es) to CONTACT@NULEA.COM , you may include any other contact information. Please note that this is a means for receiving your contact information. If you have any suggestions or concerns, you are welcome to contact us at info@nulea.com.
