The Fraternal Order of Police took the initiative and, more than a year and a half ago, began participating in good faith discussions on criminal justice reform. We spent countless […]
House Amendment 534 to H.R. 4350, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to House of Representative Leadership in opposition to House Amendment 534 to H.R. 4350, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022”
H.R. 1924, the “Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to select Representatives in support of H.R. 1924, the “Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act”
Letters: H.R. 3079, the “Protect and Serve Act”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to each of the following Representatives, asking them to support H.R. 3079, the “Protect and Serve Act.”
S. 2502, the “Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Christopher A. Coons and John Cornyn III in support of S. 2052, the “Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act”
House Majority Supports Social Security Fairness Act
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the news that H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” is now cosponsored by a majority of the Members […]
House Majority Supports Social Security Fairness Act
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed the news that H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” is now cosponsored by a majority of the Members […]
Justice Department Issues New Requirements on Chokeholds, Carotid Restraints and “No Knock” Warrants for its law enforcement components
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum establishing new guidelines on the use of chokeholds, carotid restraints and “no knock” warrants. The memorandum directs the Department’s law […]
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Results of Monitor Review
After months of engagement and countless conversations between the National FOP and leadership at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the implementation of […]
Passing of Richard A. “Dick” Boyd, Past National President
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Past National President Richard A. “Dick” Boyd. We offer our most sincere condolences to his family […]