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

As we continue to grow and evolve as the nation’s largest and most influential law enforcement labor organization, the importance of investing in our members and developing the next generation of leaders has never been more clear. Read More

I am thrilled to share an important update regarding the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act — a historic victory that the Fraternal Order of Police played a leading role in securing. Read More

This week, from February 3 to 5, more than 100 FOP members will be in Washington, D.C., for our annual Day on the Hill — a pivotal event in our legislative calendar. Read More