Today, the National Fraternal Order of Police and National Auxiliary will gather on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to honor the 491 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during 2019 and 2020. The National FOP and National Auxiliary will host the event, which will feature President Joseph […]
Statement from National FOP President Patrick Yoes on Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
The Fraternal Order of Police took the initiative and, more than a year and a half ago, began participating in good faith discussions on criminal justice reform. We spent countless hours working with Members of Congress from both parties, in the House and in the Senate, to draft legislation that would improve policing in the […]
House Majority Supports Social Security Fairness Act
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the news that H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” is now cosponsored by a majority of the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. As of this morning, the legislation has 223 cosponsors. The Senate bill, S. 1302, has 34 cosponsors—more than a […]
Statement from National FOP President Patrick Yoes on the Disgraceful Comments by Greg Kelly on Officer Mike Fanone
I was sickened and disgusted by the recent attacks on cops staged by Greg Kelly, a former journalist and now talking head for Newsmax. His recent segment with Julie Kelly questions the character and upbringing of Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Officer Michael Fanone in a remarkable way. They suggest that Officer Fanone responded […]
Honoring the Heroes Who Defended Our Republic
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the news that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed H.R. 3325 into law, awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police (MPD) officers for their heroic actions on January 6, 2021, in defense of the U.S. […]
Fraternal Order of Police Clears Up Confusion as to FOP’s Position on January 6 Riots
There seems to be some confusion in the media and among paid law enforcement “experts” as to where the FOP stands on the January 6, 2021 riots. While no one has asked us directly, we offer the following for their information: The National FOP’s position on the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol […]
Statement from National FOP President Patrick Yoes on the Status of Criminal Justice Reform Efforts
The Fraternal Order of Police took the initiative and began participating in good faith discussions on criminal justice reform more than a year ago. We have spent countless hours working with Members of Congress from both parties, in the House and in the Senate, to draft legislation that would improve policing in the United States […]
Statement from National FOP President Regarding Ongoing Discussions on Criminal Justice Reform
The FOP was disappointed, but not surprised, to see the “Urgent, Action Needed” statement from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO). At a time when our profession needs to present a united front, to come together as never before—management as well as rank-and-file—it is a damned shame that there are some who are more […]
Statement from National FOP President on Involvement in Police Reform Discussions
Recent media reports regarding an internal AFL-CIO document have been misconstrued as claims or insinuations that the Fraternal Order of Police is excluded or not involved in national discussions on police reform. Nothing could be further from the truth. With a long history of working with leaders on both sides of the aisle, the FOP […]
Protect and Serve Act Introduced in House
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the reintroduction of H.R. 3079, the “Protect and Serve Act.” The bipartisan bill was introduced by Representatives John H. Rutherford (R-FL) and Joshua S. Gottheimer (D-NJ). “I am calling on the House to act swiftly on this legislation, which passed a nearly identical bill […]
