For more than a century, the Fraternal Order of Police has stood as the voice of America’s law enforcement officers, men and women who do not have the luxury of delay, dysfunction or indecision. They show up, they do their jobs and they face the risks. Read More

I recently had the honor of representing the FOP in Memphis at the “Making America Safe” roundtable, where President Donald Trump joined leaders of the Memphis Safe Task Force to highlight real progress in reducing violent crime through strong collaboration. Read More

In every generation, the strength of the Fraternal Order of Police has been defined not just by our numbers, but by the quality of our leadership. Read More

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