History was made on December 28, 2024, and January 2, 2025, with the chartering of two state lodges in the National FOP family: the Montana State Lodge and the Vermont State Lodge, respectively. President Yoes chartered both lodges and swore in the inaugural state officers. Read More

National Fraternal Order of Police President Patrick Yoes and Executive Director Jim Pasco met with President-elect Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago to ask for his help in the bipartisan effort to pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. Read More

Thousands of law enforcement officers, family members, survivors and supporters from across the country gathered on May 12 for the FOP’s 43rd annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. Read More

Law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., on May 12–18 for National Police Week ceremonies memorializing the bravery, service and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2023 and throughout our nation’s history, and to pay respects to the loved ones and families they left behind. Read More

On March 12, National President Yoes led a team of Executive Board members, which included myself, National Treasurer James Smallwood, National Sergeant at Arms Steve James and National Border Safety Committee Chair Paul Sheldon on an inspection of the border between San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

The FOP celebrated its 66th Biennial National Conference in Las Vegas August 14–17, with 3,833 registered delegates and 350 registered alternates in attendance, plus guests, family members and supporters. Read More

Experience fellowship, networking and fun at the 66th Biennial National Conference in Nevada. Read More

This event brings together law enforcement officials from all over the country to set the National FOP’s goals and agenda, review and update the Constitution and By-Laws, elect the Executive Board and conduct other business of the Order. Read More

Thousands of law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., in May to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in 2022 and throughout our nation’s history. Read More

A disturbing and ugly trend has been happening with tragic frequency over the past several months. Read More