Testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Response to questions for the record)
National FOP President on Legislation and Executive Orders
In the last few weeks, the Fraternal Order of Police has had numerous positive conversations with the Administration, House Democrats and Republicans, and Members of the Senate. In all of […]
National FOP President Statement on the Justice in Policing Act
The National FOP has completed an initial review of the legislation entitled the “Justice in Policing Act.” We were heartened to see that there were provisions in the bill that […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, urging that the NFL and the FOP begin a collaborative effort
National President Patrick Yoes sent the following letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, urging that the NFL and the FOP begin a collaborative effort, which our two organizations had previously agreed to, aimed at lighting a path forward and create a model to build stronger community relationships
National FOP President Responds to MCCA’s Attack on Unions: Don’t Make Excuses – Make a Difference
Following the tragic events in Minneapolis last week, our nation was justifiably horrified by this event and we share in the pain and anger from the communities we protect. In […]
Statement of FOP National President Patrick Yoes on the Tragic Death of George Floyd
Our thoughts and prayers today are with the friends and family of Mr. George Floyd, whose tragic death this week shocked and horrified our nation. Law enforcement officers are empowered […]
FOP National President Says Incident in Minnesota Demonstrates the Need for the Work of the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, said today that he believes the work of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice will […]
House of Representatives Passes Two Critical Law Enforcement Bills
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded today’s news that the United States House of Representatives considered and passed two important law enforcement-related bills: H.R. 6509, […]
H.R. 6509, the “Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act,”
National President Patrick Yoes sent the following letter to Speaker Nancy P. Pelosi (D-CA) and Representative Kevin O. McCarthy (R-CA) in support of H.R. 6509, the “Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act,” and urged the House to pass it. The legislation would establish a presumption for death benefit claims and ensure that public safety officers who contract COVID-19 in the line of duty are eligible for benefits should they become disabled from the novel coronavirus
S. 3732, the “Jamie Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act.”
National President Patrick Yoes sent the following letter to Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) in support of S. 3732, the “Jamie Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act.” The legislation would undo a dangerous precedent set by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and clarify that Federal law clearly and unambiguously protects Federal law enforcement officers operating outside our borders
