Almost every day in 2025, somewhere in America, a police officer was shot. That is not a rhetorical flourish. That is not a rhetorical flourish. It is the cold, hard truth confirmed by our National FOP year-end report: 347 officers shot in the line of duty in 2025, with 45 of those officers killed. Read More

As we begin a new year, I want to wish every member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and your families, a healthy, safe and prosperous year ahead. Read More

As we approach the close of another year, it is meaningful to reflect on the extraordinary progress we have made together as the Fraternal Order of Police. Read More

Across this country, law enforcement officers continue to report for duty every day, no matter the circumstances, no matter the politics. Among them are thousands of federal law enforcement officers who, despite the ongoing government shutdown, remain committed to serving and protecting the American people. They put on their badges, show up for work and uphold their oath, even when their paychecks have stopped. Read More

In our profession, the phrase “routine call” has become a misnomer. Too often, what begins as service to a victim or a follow-up on a complaint can, in an instant, turn into a fight for life. That reality was laid bare again in York County, Pennsylvania, where three officers — Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser — were murdered and two others wounded during an attempted arrest of a stalking suspect. Read More

President Trump’s executive action to intervene in crime in Washington, D.C., has stirred plenty of debate. I’m not interested in the noise. I’m interested in numbers and the people behind them. In 2023, D.C. saw 265 homicides. In 2024, that number fell to 186. On paper, that’s progress. In real life, it’s 186 families shattered. You can recognize improvement and still refuse to accept this level of violence. Both can be true. Read More

In just a few days, we will gather in Miami Beach for the 67th Biennial National Conference of the Fraternal Order of Police, a tradition rooted deeply in unity, democracy and progress. This event is more than just a meeting. It’s a testament to the strength and resilience of our brotherhood and sisterhood in law enforcement. Read More

For 110 years, the Fraternal Order of Police has been the clear, undisputed voice of rank-and-file law enforcement officers. From the earliest fights for decent schedules and fair pay to today’s battles of employment rights, legislative advocacy, qualified immunity, officer wellness and safer streets, the FOP has delivered. But delivery costs money — and the price of everything necessary to run a modern, nationwide labor organization is climbing faster than at any point in the past 40 years. Read More

It was with tremendous pride and deep reverence that I stood before more than 20,000 people on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to emcee the 44th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service — an enduring tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement who gave their last full measure of devotion in the service of others. Read More

If you’ve ever attended Police Week in Washington, D.C., chances are you’ve heard the phrase “It’s all about the white chairs.” You may have even seen a challenge coin or a T-shirt featuring the simple image of a white folding chair. But what does it mean? Why the white chairs? Read More