Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, was surprised and pleased that the Fraternal Order of Police was awarded the DHS Secretary’s Partnership Award from Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Statement of National FOP President Patrick Yoes on Comments Made by Chicago FOP President
It has come to our attention that John Catanzara, President of FOP Lodge #7 in Chicago, suggested in a media interview that the violent mob of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, and caused the death of a brother officer—U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick—and four other people, was understandable, peaceful and, except for trespassing, law-abiding.
“Social Security Fairness Act” Introduced in the House
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the introduction of H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” in the U.S. House of Representatives and thanked the bill’s lead sponsors, Representatives Rodney L. Davis (R-IL) and Abigail A. Spanberger (DVA), for their swift action on this important bill.
Statement of National President Patrick Yoes
The images coming in from the United State Capitol Building today are heartbreaking to every American. Lawlessness is not how Americans affect change in our great country. Today’s events demonstrate […]
National FOP President Reflects on Challenges of 2020
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, released the following statement reflecting on the challenges law enforcement officers faced in 2020…
Legislation to End Anonymous Shell Companies Passes the House in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the news that the “Corporate Transparency Act” passed the House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization […]
National President Yoes’ Statement to Our Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers: Our Country Is Counting on Us to Keep Holding the Line
Our nation’s law enforcement officers have faced unprecedented challenges this year. We couldn’t work from home during the spring lockdowns and we were on the streets—exposed to the dangerous coronavirus […]
Justice Department Files “Statement of Interest” in FOP LEOSA Case in New Jersey
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed news that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in the case of Federal Law […]
“Protect and Serve Act” Introduced in Senate
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the introduction of S. 4605, the “Protect and Serve Act.” This legislation was introduced by Senator Thomas R. Tillis […]
FOP National President Issues Alert to Officers: Be Vigilant
Brothers and sisters, as our nation becomes increasingly divided during this unprecedented time, law enforcement officers are the keepers of the peace and stand firm on the thin blue line, […]
