Dear Senator Scott,
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police to advise you of our support for S. 3453, the “No Bounties on Badges Act.”
This legislation would offer a Federal reward to anyone who provides credible information leading to the prevention, arrest, or conviction of an individual offering bounties to intimidate, harm, or kill a law enforcement officer. Amidst the growing threat of international crime, especially due to heightened geopolitical tensions, the need to bolster these types of measures is as critical as ever. Such acts are not only an attack on individual officers, but an attack on the safety and stability of our communities as a whole.
This bill empowers citizens to help stop violence before it occurs and affirms our collective responsibility to protect those who protect us. By creating a clear deterrent and encouraging cooperation with authorities, this bill thereby strengthens accountability, reinforces the rule of law, and sends an unequivocal message that threats and violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated.
On behalf of the more than 382,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, I thank you for your leadership on this important issue. If I can provide any additional information about this bill, please do not hesitate to contact me or Executive Director Jim Pasco in our Washington, D.C. office.
Sincerely,
Patrick Yoes
National President