Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the re-introduction of H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” in the U.S. House of Representatives and thanked the […]
H.R. 233, Codifying Qualified Immunity
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Representative Banks in support of H.R. 233, which would codify the existing qualified immunity doctrine as established and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court for decades.
Weekly Update: 6 January 2023
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FOP Victorious on Omnibus Act
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, declared victory for FOP members and law enforcement officers nationwide. The organization released a summary of the provisions contained in […]
FOP Objections to the Potential Re-nomination of Gigi B. Sohn to be an FCC Commissioner
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Cantwell and Cruz to advise them of the FOP’s ongoing concerns with the potential re-nomination of Gigi B. Sohn to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and to urge the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to reject her nomination.
FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed
FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed The National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of 31 December, there have been 331 officers shot in the line of duty […]
Weekly Update: 29 December 2022
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Updated 29 December: One of the Most Dangerous Years for Law Enforcement
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, released the following statement regarding the National FOP’s recent report on officers shot and killed in the line of duty: […]
FOP-Backed Retirement Provisions in Omnibus
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, expressed great pride in the organization’s work to include additional provisions benefiting law enforcement officers in H.R. 2617, the “FY2023 […]
FOP-Backed Legislation Included in Omnibus Heads for House Vote
Washington, DC – Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded news of the FOP’s success in what should be the final hours of the 117th Congress, […]
