Dear Mr. President-elect,
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police to express our strong support for your nomination of South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in your Administration.
Governor Noem has been a longtime ally of the FOP during both her tenure in the House of Representatives and as Governor of South Dakota. The South Dakota State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Governor Noem for her re-election campaign in 2022, citing her belief in the rule of law and commitment to public safety. Once confirmed, the FOP will work with Governor Noem to secure our border, stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States, as well as support all the critical missions of the DHS—which has more law enforcement officers than any other Federal Department—in defending our homeland and keeping the American public safe.
On behalf of the more than 377,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, I commend you on your selection of Governor Noem to lead the DHS, and we look forward to resuming our partnership with you and your Administration. If I can be of any further assistance or provide additional information or support for Governor Noem’s nomination, please do not hesitate to contact me or Executive Director Jim Pasco in our Washington, D.C. office.
Sincerely,
Patrick Yoes
National President