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National Fraternal Order of Police

For Immediate Release

27 July 2021

Contact: Jessica Cahill, Press Liaison

(202) 547-8189 | jcahill@fop.net

Fraternal Order of Police Clears Up Confusion as to FOP’s Position on January 6 Riots

Washington, DC - There seems to be some confusion in the media and among paid law enforcement “experts” as to where the FOP stands on the January 6, 2021 riots. While no one has asked us directly, we offer the following for their information:

The National FOP’s position on the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol is contained in a statement released even as the lawlessness continued. Those who participated in the assaults, looting, and trespassing must be arrested and held to account.

We continue to offer our support, gratitude, and love to our brothers and sisters in law enforcement who successfully fought off the rioters, and we will be with them as they grieve and recover, however long that may take.

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Founded in 1915, the Fraternal Order of Police is the largest law enforcement organization in the United States, with more than 364,000 members. With national offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C., the FOP is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those who serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. Please visit fop.net for more information.

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