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FOP Update - Week of March 1, 2021

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NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE | WEEKLY UPDATE | 1 MARCH 2021Sign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational President

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ELast summer, with widespread civil unrest and the nationwide "defund the police" movement as abackdrop, the House of Representatives quickly and easily passed the George Floyd Justice inPolicing Act. Luckily, the bill stopped there when the Senate did not take up the matter with furtheraction sunsetting when the 116th Congress ended.Well, welcome to the 117th Congress. With 190 Democratic co-sponsors on board, RepresentativeKaren R. Bass (D-Calif.) recently brought this bill back for a second round.In late February, the bill was reintroduced as H.R. 1280. Although under a new bill number, it isidentical in virtually every respect to the bill passed by the House last year. The legislation was notreferred to committee, and instead proceeded directly to the House floor for consideration. Thisaction was considered on the floor under what is called a "closed rule," meaning no meaningfulamendments could be debated on the floor. The vote on this bill, which took place during the firstweek of March, was recently passed by the House and has been transmitted to the Senate.Last summer, the FOP continually engaged with the bill's author, Representative Bass, SpeakerPelosi and other House leaders. We provided feedback as the debate took place in the House.Executive Director Jim Pasco and I met with Representative Bass, where we discussed areas inwhich the FOP could work with her to advance improvements to the criminal justicesystem. Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity for further engagement or to suggestchanges to the legislation before the vote.With the second passage of this bill in the House, it will now be transmitted to the Senate forfurther consideration. This is a disappointing development. Although there are aspects of the billthat the FOP could potentially support, we have strong objections to the provisions that wouldeliminate the doctrine of qualified immunity and fundamentally alter the Graham v. Connorstandard on "objective reasonableness."Practically every career law enforcement officer has concern with at least some of the languageoutlined in H.R. 1280. Portions of this bill would have far-reaching changes to policing, as well asto the stability of the law enforcement workforce in America. We need to be mindful that theHouse's passage of this bill is just one step and just one vote; we will ensure that your voices areheard as it moves to the Senate.The decision not to consider input from rank-and-file law enforcement officers and lawenforcement associations in the bill's development has resulted in many problematic provisions inthe House bill, H.R. 1280. As written, the bill is unlikely to advance in the Senate unless majorchanges are made. We believe that we will have the opportunity to address these concerns nowthat the bill is moving into the Senate, and we are confident that the bill advanced from the Housewill not be enacted in its current form. The FOP is already engaging with members of both partiesin the Senate, particularly with members of the Judiciary Committee, which will be consideringpolice reform legislation. CLICK HERE TELL YOUR SENATORS TO OPPOSE ELIMINATING QUALIFIED IMMUNITYA MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT PATRICK YOESGEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT: ROUND TWO

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPNational President Patrick Yoes had multiple meetings with theConcerns of Police Survivors (COPS) and the National LawEnforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) regarding the 40thAnnual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoesmet with stakeholders regardingthe 2021 National Police Week.National President Patrick Yoes traveled to Miami, Florida, toconduct a site visit as part of the venue bidding process for the FOP's2025 Biennial Conference.National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviewsregarding H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act," aswell as officers who have died in the line of duty, including those whohave died due to COVID-19.

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Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Cedric L. Richmond, SeniorAdvisor to the President and Director of the White House Office ofPublic Engagement, regarding H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice inPolicing Act," as well as other potential legislation, including COVID-19 relief for State and local governments.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had a long conversationwith staff in the office of Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), theHouse Majority Leader, regarding H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justicein Policing Act," FOP priorities, and areas of mutual interest.@FOPNATIONALFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE@GLFOPLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pascospoke with Greg Schultz, formerSenior Advisor to the President-Elect, regarding the strengtheningof relationships with the newAdministration as well as thenomination of Martin J. "Marty"Walsh to be the Secretary of theU.S. Department of Labor.Executive Director Jim Pascospoke with Alejandro N.Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S.Department of Homeland Security,regarding immigration policy.

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@FOPNATIONALFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE@GLFOPLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in theoffice of Representative Abigail A. Spanberger (D-VA) regarding thedraft of the "Protect and Serve Act," as well as legislation which wouldamend the HELPS Retirees Act by repealing the direct paymentrequirement and increasing the amount of the pretax benefit.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonRebecca Tyus had a conference call with new staff in the office ofSenator Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT) to discuss a Senate companion billto H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act."Tell Congress to support the menand women of law enforcement bypassing this important legislation!THE LEOSAH.R. 1210REFORM ACTClick here to contact your RepresentativeSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonRebecca Tyus spoke with staff in the office of Representative VickyJo Hartzler (R-MO) regarding a draft bill entitled the "Police OfficersProtecting Children Act."

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Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonMark McDonald joined a conference call hosted by the National BlueAlert Network staff with the Office of Community Oriented PolicingService (COPS) to discuss the FOP's work on the "Officers Shot"database. In October of 2019, the FOP partnered with the NationalBlue Alert Network to collect and analyze data on reported shootingsof law enforcement officers nationwide.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative LiaisonRebecca Tyus represented the FOP on a stakeholder call to discussthe needs of the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(Byrne-JAG) program in the next fiscal year.Legislative Liaison Rebecca Tyus participated in the monthly call ofthe Public Pension Network (PPN).LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY@FOPNATIONALFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE@GLFOP45 law enforcement officers shot,11 fatally, in first two months of2021: national police group

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Nominees that have been confirmed by the Senate T H E W H I T E H O U S E@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON

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THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House considered and passed H.R. 1280, the "George FloydJustice in Policing Act," on a 220-212 vote. The FOP released astatement expressing disappointment that the U.S. House ofRepresentatives decided to move this bill directly to the floor—without Committee consideration or any real debate on meaningfulamendments. This is the same bill that was unable to gain anytraction in the previous Congress because there was a lack ofgenuine dialogue and engagement. The bill was transmitted to theSenate for further consideration.Last Saturday, the House considered and passed H.R. 1319, the"American Rescue Plan Act," on a 219-212 vote. The $1.9 trillionstimulus package provides funding for vaccination programs,expanded unemployment insurance, $1,400 stimulus checks, aid forState and local governments and more. The bill was transmitted tothe Senate, which immediately began consideration of the bill. Thedebate could last well into the weekend.@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONFINAL VOTEDemocratsRepublicansYEAS NAYS21912210TOTAL 220 212

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THE UNITED STATES SENATE@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Miguel A. Cardona tobe Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Education on a 64-33 vote.The Senate Committee on the Judiciary favorably reported thenomination of Merrick B. Garland to be the Attorney General of theUnited States on a 15-7 vote.The Senate voted to confirm thenomination of Gina M. Raimondo tobe Secretary of the U.S. Departmentof the Commerce on a 84-15 vote.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONThe Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled:"Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: the January 6Insurrection, Domestic Terrorism, and Other Threats."

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This bill would expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" for salaryand retirement benefits to include all Federal law enforcement officers.The “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act"This bill would repeal both the "Windfall Elimination Provision" and the"Government Pension Offset" in current Social Security law.The “Social Security Fairness Act”COSPONSORS268660H.R. 82NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE+7 NEW@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPCOSPONSORS594H.R. 962NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEThis bill would recognize the right of law enforcement and other publicsafety officers to bargain collectively with their employers.The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act”NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATECLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLCLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES+6 NEW

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This bill would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (LEOSA), whichexempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and Stateprohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms, to ensure that these officers areable to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carry permit holders in areaslike schools and national parks, as well as use public transportation and extendsthe exemption to magazine capacity and would allow active and retired lawenforcement officers to access services at U.S. post offices, Social SecurityAdministration offices or Veterans Affairs facilities.The "LEOSA Reform Act"@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICECOSPONSORS22231H.R. 1210NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATECLICK HERE TO URGE YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THIS BILLThe "Protect and Serve Act"This bill would would make it a Federal crime to target a law enforcementofficer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death.NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE OR SENATECLICK TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF BILLS SUPPORTED BY THE FOPCLICK TO SEE MORE RESOURCES ON OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES+20 NEW

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Yoes released the following statement regardingH.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act"STATEMENT

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Yoes sent a letter to Congressional leadership supporting budgetreconciliation language providing $350 billion in flexible aid for State and local governmentsLETTER

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPSHARESHARERRETWEETETWEETLLIKEIKEFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETWEET OF THE WEEK

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AS OF MARCH 1, 2021@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE2021 OFFICERS SHOT & KILLED* This data was collected by the National FOP Legislative Office *KILLED BY GUNFIREOFFICERS SHOTOFFICERS WERE SHOT IN AMBUSH ATTACKSAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois1001420052000IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontana0100201000110NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto Rico0000225031102Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington, D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyoming0000710100000

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The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration, regarding the FDAissuing emergency use authorization forthe Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)COVID-19 vaccine.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity, regarding Secretary Mayorkasvisiting a FEMA COVID-19 vaccinationfacility in Philadelphia.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding updated guidancefor cleaning and disinfecting workplacesand other areas.The National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding the VaccineFindertool to find COVID-19 vaccinationlocations.COVID-19 Information for Law EnforcementProtecting Public Safety and HealthFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEBeen Exposed?Are You Sick?READ MORE READ MORE READ MOREMARCH 4:READ MOREMARCH 2:READ MOREFEBRUARY 28:READ MOREMARCH 1:READ MOREW W W . F O P C O V I D 1 9 . O R G@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICERECENT COVID-19 ACTIVITY

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AS OF MARCH 5, 2021443443OFFICERS HAVE DIEDIN THE LINE OF DUTYDUE TO COVID-19@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICECOVID-19 LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICECLICK TO SUBMIT A FEEDBACK FORMWATCH THE VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFINGVIEW THE BRIEFING BOOK AND OTHER RESOURCESCONTACT YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DAY ON THE HILL 2021THE FOP'S ANNUAL#F OP OnT he Hi ll2021 DAY ON THE HILL

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The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC)provides no cost, customized technical assistance solutions designed tomeet the unique needs of state, local, tribal, & campus law enforcementagencies throughout the U.S.The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership tofederal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-theart knowledge and practices across America, and providing grants for theimplementation of these crime fighting strategies. The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals,develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training andtechnical assistance to community members, local government leaders, andall levels of law enforcement.Visit WebsiteVisit WebsiteVisit WebsiteU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOffice of Justice Programs@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving theworking conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety ofthose we serve through education, legislation, information,community involvement, and employee representation. Our challenge to you is to have each and every FOP member inyour department, lodge, and State commit $5.00 a month to theNFOP PAC. Please contact the National Legislative Office to learnabout the various ways you can contribute to the NFOP PAC.The NFOP PAC is the power behindour organization's punch on CapitolHill, representing its members inthe most effective way possible. CAN YOU CHIP IN $5?Call:202-547-8189Email:mmason@fop.net@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ETHE NATIONAL FOP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

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Administrative Assistant mmason@fop.netLegislative Liaison rtyus@fop.netLegislative Liaisonmmcdonald@fop.netPress Liaison jcahill@fop.netSenior Legislative Liaison trichardson@fop.net328 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002Phone: 202-547-8189 Fax: 202-547-8190Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy CenterExecutive Director jpasco@fop.net@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E