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 […]
S. 774, the “Protect and Serve Act”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Cardin and Van Hollen asking them to support S. 774, the “Protect and Serve Act”
S. 774, the “Protect and Serve Act”
National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Klobuchar and Smith asking them to support S. 774, the “Protect and Serve Act”
FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed
The National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of midnight on 31 August, there have been 220 officers shot so far in 2021, 40 of whom were killed by […]
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.”
Statement from National FOP President Patrick Yoes on the Disgraceful Comments by Greg Kelly on Officer Mike Fanone
I was sickened and disgusted by the recent attacks on cops staged by Greg Kelly, a former journalist and now talking head for Newsmax. His recent segment with Julie Kelly […]
Honoring the Heroes Who Defended Our Republic
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the news that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed H.R. 3325 into law, awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the […]