Our members know how unfairly many law enforcement officers and other public employees are treated in current Social Security law—penalized for their career of service because they earned a pension and a Social Security benefit. It is time to repeal the WEP and the GPO by passing the “Social Security Fairness Act.” Our members know […]
REPORT: Law Enforcement Officers Shot in the Line of Duty | 2021 Year-End Summary
REPORT: Law Enforcement Officers Shot in the Line of Duty 2021 Year-End Summary In October of 2019, the FOP partnered with the National Blue Alert Network to collect and analyze data on reported shootings of law enforcement officers nationwide. The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), in partnership with the National FOP Legislative […]
National Fraternal Order of Police Headquarters Closed noon April 18th, 2022-April 19, 2022
Due to a plumbing issue, the National Fraternal Order of Police Headquarters will be closed from noon April 18th, 2022, through April 19, 2022.
Gigi Sohn FOP Research Analysis
GIGI SOHN FOP Research Analysis The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has announced that it will be convening tomorrow on March 3rd, 2022 to consider the nomination of Gigi B. Sohn to be a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Fraternal Order of Police has voiced numerous objections to […]
National FOP Announces 2022 Day on the Hill is Now VIRTUAL
National FOP’s Annual Day on the Hill is Now VIRTUAL! 7-9 February 2022 Click to Register for Day on the Hill Once again, the public health situation in Washington, D.C. has resulted in our decision to pivot to a virtual Day on the Hill. Our nation’s capital is at the epicenter of the current omicron […]
Secretary of Homeland Security Pens Letter to National President Yoes on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Secretary of Homeland Security Pens Letter to National President Yoes on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, sent a letter to National President Patrick Yoes expressing his gratitude, respect, and admiration for President Yoes’ leadership and for the bravery, service, and sacrifice of each law enforcement […]
Bipartisan Group of Representatives Request Secretary of Defense Take Action to Issue Credentials to DoD Civilian Officers
Bipartisan Group of Representatives Request Secretary of Defense Take Action to Issue Credentials to DoD Civilian Officers Representative Don Bacon—along with a bipartisan group of Representatives, including Representatives Crenshaw, Demings, Evans, Fitzpatrick, Keller, Lamb and Luria—sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting that he direct the appropriate U.S. Department of Defense […]
[UPDATED] Policy Statement: COVID-19 Vaccines
POLICY STATEMENT: COVID-19 Vaccines The National FOP will take every step and use every available approach to protect our members and their rights as these issues develop. We are prepared to bring to bear all of our resources—legislative, legal and others—in this effort. It is the position of the National FOP that vaccinations work to […]
Department of Homeland Security Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the United States. This NTAS Bulletin replaces the current Bulletin, which was set to expire on November 11, 2021, at 2:00 pm. As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of […]
