Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, was saddened at the news that five officers were shot, three fatally, while following up on a previous stalking and domestic violence incident at a farm in York County, Pennsylvania. He once again called on Congress to take action to prevent targeting law enforcement by immediately passing the “Protect and Serve Act.”

"Details are still emerging, but based on current reports, the shooter was camouflaged and waiting in a cornfield—whether it was for the victim or the officers is unknown at this time.  The gun opened fire as soon as the officers arrived," Yoes said. "This is exactly the kind of targeted violence that the passage of the ‘Protect and Serve Act’ is meant to deter and punish.”

The “Protect and Serve Act” is a top legislative priority of the FOP, which the House overwhelmingly passed in 2018. The bill creates a new Federal offense for anyone who “willfully” assaults a law enforcement officer. In 2025, 244 officers have been shot, and 34 killed. There have been 52 ambushes so far, which resulted in 72 officers being shot, and 18 killed.  

“The FOP has been documenting the increased number of attacks against law enforcement since 2015,” Yoes said. “Today is yet another stark reminder of the dangers of putting on the uniform. Our men and women in law enforcement deserve better and Congress needs to do its job.”