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President’s Message

Testifying Before the House Homeland Security Committee

Testifying Before the House Homeland Security Committee

August 1, 2024

As the National FOP president, I had the honor of testifying before the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. My testimony underscored the remarkable courage and heroism displayed that day. Read More

Improving Members’ Retirement Opportunities

Improving Members’ Retirement Opportunities

November 1, 2023

The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) is a top priority for the FOP, but improving retirement opportunities for our members is also a priority. As a profession, we retire earlier than other public servants because of the wear and tear on our minds and bodies. Read More

FOP Calls for Action on Social Security Fairness

FOP Calls for Action on Social Security Fairness

October 20, 2023

Last month, I was in Washington, D.C., on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and joined Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-La.) and Abigail A. Spanberger (D-Va.) to announce that our bill, H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, now has 290 co-sponsors, making it the third most co-sponsored bill in the House. Read More

Police Recruiting Starts and Ends With Police Retention

Police Recruiting Starts and Ends With Police Retention

May 1, 2023

The Fraternal Order of Police has always been committed to improving our profession, the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. Read More

The Fight to Restore the Rule of Law: We’re Stronger When  We Speak With One United Voice

The Fight to Restore the Rule of Law: We’re Stronger When We Speak With One United Voice

April 1, 2023

There aren’t many things that people agree on in Washington, D.C. Read More

We’re Just 10 Co-Sponsors Away From a WEP/GPO Repeal Vote in the House

We’re Just 10 Co-Sponsors Away From a WEP/GPO Repeal Vote in the House

July 1, 2022

Since 1997, the National FOP had listed the repeal of Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) as one of our top priorities. Read More

It’s All About the White Chairs

It’s All About the White Chairs

May 1, 2022

In New Mexico, a mother and her four children pack their bags for an early morning flight. It’s been just over a year since her husband, a patrolman with the New Mexico State Police, was shot and killed in the line of duty. She’s heading to the nation’s capital to attend a series of memorial services and workshops. Read More

Keeping What You Earned and Deserving Nothing If It Isn’t Earned — That’s “Fair”

Keeping What You Earned and Deserving Nothing If It Isn’t Earned — That’s “Fair”

April 1, 2022

“Fairness” — a concept that our society treasures; something that we, as law enforcement officers, value. As I travel around our country meeting and speaking with our members, there is one common question: When will the FOP succeed in repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)? Read More

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