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Sign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational PresidentWEEKLY UPDATE | 19 JULY 2021NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPNational President Patrick Yoes and Oklahoma NationalTrustee John George visited past National President RichardA. Boyd in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Past National PresidentBoyd dedicated his life to advocating for anyone brave enoughto pin on a badge and served as National FOP President from1983-1987.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ENational President Patrick Yoes continued conversations withstakeholders and Congressional negotiators regarding criminaljustice reform proposals. National President Patrick Yoes worked out of theNational Headquarters in Nashville, Tennesseethis week on the 65th National Conference.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ENational President Patrick Yoes participated in a virtualroundtable, hosted by National Faith and Blue, to discuss thetopic: "Where Do We Go from Here? Chaos or Community?"National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous mediainterviews in regard to the crime wave that many cities acrossAmerica are experiencing as well as criminal justice reform. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Associate AttorneyGeneral Vanita Gupta regarding the consideration of expandingand accelerating officer wellness initiatives through the Officeof Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of CommunityOriented Policing Services (COPS Office).

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EExecutive Director Jim Pasco continued the dialogue withSenate negotiators on criminal justice reform. The FOPcontinues to maintain our absolute commitment to thecontinuation of full qualified immunity and to use of forceguidelines that are consistent with Graham v Connor. The FOPhas not and will not take a position on draft legislation until wesee a document that both sides have agreed upon.Executive Director Jim Pasco gave numerous media interviews,most of which were regarding the FOP's position on pendingcriminal justice reform legislation, the crime wave taking placein major cities across the country, as well as the recruitmentand retention crisis many agencies are experiencing.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff inthe offices of Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX), SenatorsChristopher A. Coons (D-DE) and John Cornyn III (R-TX),representatives from the U.S. Departments of State, Justiceand Homeland Security as well as stakeholders from the lawenforcement community about getting S. 921, the “JaimeZapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and EmployeesProtection Act,” onto the House suspension calendar before theAugust recess.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff inthe offices of Representative Ralph W. Norman, Jr. (R-SC) andSenator James E. Risch (R-ID) about potential legislation on“alternative ammunition.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented theFOP on a call with the Office of Community Oriented PolicingServices (COPS), entitled the "Continuum of TechnicalAssistance Services Listening Session," to discuss the fullscope of resources available to State and local agenciesthrough the various technical assistance programsadministered by the COPS Office.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Matt Brown represented the FOP on two conferencecalls of the Officer Safety and Wellness Group (OSWG) hostedby the COPS Office regarding extending capabilities throughmutual aid agreements and partnerships on officer safety andwellness resources; continuity of operations in situations likeglobal pandemics which drastically reduce force strength;prioritizing services during such public health crises; preparingfor the next crisis; maintaining wellness for officers andsupporting officer families before, during and after such crises.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Matt Brown represented the FOP on a conference callof law enforcement stakeholder groups to discussappropriations and State and local law enforcement grantprograms.Senior Legislative Liaison TimRichardson interacted withseveral Senate offices onpending nominations.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison David Taboh conducted outreach to the offices ofRepresentatives who were previous cosponsors of the “SocialSecurity Fairness Act” in an effort to get those Members to signon again in this Congress.Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald attended a virtual webinar,hosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council and theU.S. Department of Justice, regarding efforts to supportcommunities seeking to implement or expand CommunityViolence Intervention (CVI) efforts.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONThe House voted 384-38 to suspend the rules and pass H.R.1652, the "VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act," asamended. The legislation, which would expand funding sourcesfor the U.S. Justice Department Crime Victims Fund to includefunds from deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements, was transmitted to the Senate forfurther action.The House considered and passed H.R. 3985, the "AvertingLoss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (Allies) Act," on a407-16 vote. The legislation would authorize an additional8,000 special immigrant visas for Afghan interpreters,contractors, and others employed by the U.S. government whoface ongoing serious threats as a consequence of suchemployment. It would also clarify that Afghan nationals whoworked under U.S.-funded cooperative agreements or grantsare eligible for the program.

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPThe Senate confirmed the nomination of Kenneth Allen Polite,Jr. to be Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department ofJustice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division on a 56-44 vote.F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONThe Senate considered and unanimously passed H.R. 1652.The legislation was transmitted to the President, who signed itinto law.The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor andPensions held a hearing entitled: "The Right to Organize:Empowering American Workers in a 21st Century Economy."

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@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPA series of shootings over the weekend inChicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, andother American cities underscored the ongoingrise in shootings and gun violence in the USthis year... READ MOREShooting near Nationals Park puts renewedfocus on another weekend of gun violence inUS [CNN]The D.C. police union criticized electedofficials who "won't let us do our jobs" in thewake of a shooting that left three peoplewounded outside a Washington Nationalsbaseball game... READ MOREAfter shooting outside Nationals Park, DCpolice union rips politicians who 'won't let usdo our jobs' [Fox News]The Bureau of Justice Assistance is pleased toannounce the FY 21 Preventing SchoolViolence/Student, Teachers, and OfficersPreventing (STOP) School Violence GrantProgram funding solicitation... READ MOREAPPLY NOW: Bureau of Justice AssistanceSTOP School Violence Program [BJA]“What would really help is to know which waythe negotiators are going to end up,” said JimPasco, executive director of the NationalFraternal Order of Police, the world’s largestorganization of sworn law... READ MOREBiden’s call to fund police muffled by anti-cop talk, fear of Congress’ policing overhaul[Washington Times]F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EFOP NEWSROOM

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPSOCIAL SECURITYFight for Fairness! TellCongress to pass the "SocialSecurity Fairness Act."TAKE ACTIONFEDERAL OFFICERSTell Congress to support H.R.962, the "Law EnforcementOfficers' Equity Act."TAKE ACTIONLEOSA REFORMTell Congress to support the"LEOSA Reform Act."TAKE ACTIONPROTECT & SERVETell Congress to support thepolice and pass the "Protectand Serve Act."TAKE ACTIONQUALIFIED IMMUNITYTell Congress to OPPOSE theelimination of the establisheddoctrine on qualified immunity.TAKE ACTIONF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EFOP ACTION CENTERCOLLECTIVE BARGAININGTell Congress to SUPPORTcollective bargaining rights forpublic safety employees.TAKE ACTION

Been Exposed?Are You Sick?READ MORE@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPREAD MOREThe National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Food and Drug Administration,regarding an update to the variousactions the FDA has taken to combatCOVID-19. COVID-19 Information for Law EnforcementProtecting Public Safety and HealthFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEJULY 19:W W W . FO P C O V I D 1 9 . OR GThe National Legislative Office providedFOP members with information, releasedby the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, regarding updated guidanceon how unvaccinated members of yourfamily can be protected from COVID-19. JULY 21:F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ECOVID-19 ACTIVITY

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EIn August 2021, the National Fraternal Order of Police will hold its 65th NationalConference and Exposition at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Hostedby Indianapolis Lodge #86, this event represents 106 years of professional lawenforcement experience for the largest and oldest law enforcement labororganization in the United States.The National Fraternal Order of Police holds a NationalConference every two years to set the goals andagenda for the organization. The business of the FOP isconducted, seminars are offered, Constitution & By-Laws are reviewed and changed, the Executive Board iselected, National Trustees and Committee Chairs reporttheir activities, and exhibitors from around the countryshowcase their products and services at our EXPO.Law enforcement officials from all over the country are expected to attend, includingpolice chiefs, administrators, sheriffs, training officers, fleet managers, federalofficers, corrections officers and procurement staff.CONFERENCE HOST INFORMATION & EVENING EVENTS65TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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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 WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATIONU.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 EVISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATIONVISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOPThe 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. F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EPOLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEECAN YOU CHIP IN $5?DONATEClick Here

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