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L I S T E N T O E P I S O D ECLICK TO SUBSCRIBENational President Patrick Yoes attended the Minnesota FOP StateConference in Grand Lake, Minnesota.On this week's episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes satdown with U.S. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, the third highest-ranking official at the Justice Department. A long time friend of the FOP,Vanita has a long history of working with law enforcement to build supportfor policing and a common-sense approach to criminal justice. Theydiscussed everything from strengthening the relationship between lawenforcement and the communities they serve to officer wellness.Associate Attorney General Gupta also discussed the recently announcedNational Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab, a free training, technicalassistance and resource hub for law enforcement, designed to promoteconstitutional policing, improve public safety and build trust in communitiesacross the country.

National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews regardinglaw enforcement line-of-duty deaths and the increase of violence towards lawenforcement officers across the country. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Homeland Security SecretaryAlejandro N. Mayorkas regarding security issues at the southern border.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.Monaco regarding the transition for ATF leadership.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin Richardson, Acting Directorof the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), regardingthe impact ATF task forces have had on addressing violent crime.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Associate Attorney GeneralVanita Gupta regarding funding for the Edward R. Byrne Memorial JusticeAssistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program and the Office of Community OrientedPolicing Services (COPS) and the launch of the National Law EnforcementKnowledge Lab.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Chiraag Bains, Deputy Assistant tothe President and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC) forRacial Justice and Equity at the White House, regarding criminal justicereform.

Executive Director Jim Pasco gave numerous media interviews regarding theFiscal Year 2023 budget request, criminal justice reform, the nationwideincrease in violent crime, and the recent rulemaking by the DOJ on ghostguns. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather Fong, Counselor to theSecretary of Homeland Security, regarding concerns over domestic terrorismand the recently announced Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System(CUAS) Domestic National Action Plan.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative William J. Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) regarding H.R. 6943, the“Public Safety Officer Support Act,” as well as other pending FOP-backed billsand National Police Week.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Matt Brownspoke with staff in the office of Senator Thomas R. Tillis (R-NC) regarding adraft bill entitled the “Law Enforcement Immersive Training Act” and S. 2981,the “Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER)Act.” Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Matt Brownspoke with staff in the office of Senator T. Jonathan Ossoff (D-GA) regarding S. 2981, the “Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder(HELPER) Act,” and the Senator potentially sponsoring a Senate companionbill to H.R. 2992, the “the “TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act.”

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a lawenforcement stakeholder call with the staff of the White House DomesticPolicy Council, White House Counsel’s Office, and the White House Office ofPublic Engagement. On the call, staff provided an update regarding PresidentJoesph R. Biden, Jr.'s pardons and clemency decisions that were announcedthis week.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofSenator Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) regarding their draft of the “Violent IncidentClearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act,” which isintended to be a companion measure to H.R. 5768, as well as National PoliceWeek.

THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas testified atnumerous hearings this week regarding the proposed budget of the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the House Committee onAppropriations' Subcommittee on Homeland Security, the House Committeeon Homeland Security, and the House Committee on Judiciary. The House Committee on Judiciary held a hearing entitled "Oversight ofFederal Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking." This hearing examined Federalefforts to curb human trafficking and how law enforcement plays a role in thisissue. The House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing entitled"Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network." This hearingexamined efforts that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) isundertaking as a way to stop money laundering through real estate purchasesand other means. Providing testimony at the hearing was Acting DirectorHimamauli Das from FinCEN.The House Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Commerce,Justice and Science, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled "FiscalYear 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Justice." Providingtestimony at the hearing was U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.

THE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Commerce,Justice and Science, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled "A Reviewof the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Request for the U.S. Departmentof Justice." Providing testimony at this hearing was U.S. Attorney GeneralMerrick B. Garland. He also provided testimony at a Senate Committee onJudiciary hearing, entitled "Oversight of the Department of Justice."The Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 74 without amendment by unanimousconsent. This resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for theNational Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard andPipe Band Exhibition. This resolution was passed by the House in late March.The Senate Committee on Judiciary held a nomination hearing regardingnumerous judicial nominees. At this hearing, Ms. Nusrat Jahan Choudhuryprovided testimony and answered questions. The National FOP has called forthe rejection of her nomination due to her blatantly false and inflammatoryclaims she made in the past regarding policing in America.

COSPONSORS74272198H.R. 82The “Law Enforcement Officers’ Equity Act" would expand the definition of "lawenforcement officer" for salary and retirement benefits to include all Federal lawenforcement officers.The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act” would recognize theright of law enforcement and other public safety officers to bargain collectivelywith their employers.COSPONSORS103222H.R. 3225COSPONSORS143S. 1888NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATECOSPONSORS249672H.R. 962COSPONSORS43935S. 1302The “Social Security Fairness Act” would repeal both the "Windfall EliminationProvision" and the "Government Pension Offset" in current Social Security law.+3 NEW+1 NEW+3 NEW

The "LEOSA Reform Act" would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act(LEOSA), exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers fromlocal and State prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms, to ensure thatthese officers are able to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carrypermit holders in areas like schools and national parks, as well as use publictransportation and extends the exemption to magazine capacity and would allowactive and retired law enforcement officers to access services at U.S. postoffices, Social Security Administration offices or Veterans Affairs facilities.COSPONSORS220S. 1610COSPONSORS57581H.R. 1210The "Protect and Serve Act" would make it a Federal crime to target a lawenforcement officer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death.COSPONSORS23230S. 774COSPONSORS67736H.R. 3079MORE RESOURCES ON OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESFULL LIST OF LEGISLATION SUPPORTED BY THE FOP

SUBSCRIBEWE'LL NEVER LET THEM WALK ALONEFeaturing Glenda Lehmann + Andy Maybo + MattHagenOn this week's episode of the Blue View, NationalPresident Patrick Yoes sat down with National AuxiliaryPresident Glenda Lehmann and Memorial CommitteeCo-Chairs Andy Maybo and Matt Hagen to discuss the41st Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial... MOREEPISODE #010WEDNESDAY, 20 APRILTHE BLUE VIEWby the National Fraternal Order of PoliceNational President Patrick Yoes sits down withguests to discuss the issues and current eventssurrounding the law enforcement community.Each week you'll hear from law enforcementexperts, elected officials, and notable leaders!COMMON-SENSE APPROACH TOCRIMINAL JUSTICEFeaturing U.S. Associate Attorney General VanitaGuptaThe U.S. Department of Justice is tasked with enforcingthe law, defending the interests of the United States,and ensuring public safety. This is no small task. Ittakes a team of committed public servants to... MOREEPISODE #011WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL

S. 4075, the “Kleptocrat Liability forExcessive Property Transactions andOwnership (KLEPTO) Act”I am writing on behalf of the members of theFraternal Order of Police to advise you of oursupport for S. 4075, the “Kleptocrat... MoreWashingtonian Magazine Names FOP’sJim Pasco as One of the Most InfluentialPeople in D.C.National President Patrick Yoes sent aletter regarding support for S. 1302, the"Social Security Fairness Act"The FOP has been the preeminent voice of lawenforcement in Washington, D.C. for decadesand our Executive Director Jim Pasco is one ofthe major reasons we can say that... MoreI am writing on behalf of the membership of theFraternal Order of Police to ask that you onceagain cosponsor S. 1302, the “Social... MoreNusrat Jahan Choudhury, who has beennominated to serve as a United States districtjudge in the Eastern District of New... MoreNational President Patrick Yoes Outragedby Nominee’s Statement that Cops ShootUnarmed Black Men “Every day”

Violence against police officers risingamid nationwide crime surge [Fox News]President of the Maryland Fraternal Order ofPolice Clyde Boatwright joined Fox and FriendsFirst to discuss the tragic trend of violenceagainst America's law enforcement... MoreDepartment of Justice Launches LawEnforcement Knowledge Lab [DOJ]All eyes on New Jersey as it grappleswith letting cops use cannabis [New Jersey Monitor]The Department of Justice today announced thecreation of the National Law EnforcementKnowledge Lab, a free training, technicalassistance and resource hub for law.. MoreDuring his decade in law enforcement, AJJacobs fell into a trap of cracking open a beerafter a long, stressful shift in the... MoreNational Vice President Joe Gamaldi joinedNewsNation host Leland Vittert to discussAmerica's crime crisis, the consequences ofrogue prosecutors and bail reform... MoreFOP VP Joe Gamaldi: NYC mayor seekingphotos of police is ‘horrible’

SOCIAL SECURITYThis is About Fairness! UrgeCongress to Pass the "SocialSecurity Fairness Act"TAKE ACTIONFEDERAL OFFICERSSupport Our Federal Officers byPassing the "Law EnforcementOfficers' Equity Act"TAKE ACTIONLEOSA REFORMSupport Active and Retired LawEnforcement Officers by Passingthe "LEOSA Reform Act"TAKE ACTIONPROTECT AND SERVEUrge Congress to Protect OurPolice Officers and Pass the"Protect and Serve Act"TAKE ACTIONHELPER ACTSupport Law Enforcement! Tell Congress to Pass H.R. 3172/S. 2981TAKE ACTIONCOLLECTIVE BARGAININGWe Must Fight for the Right toBargain Collectively! UrgeCongress to Pass H.R. 3225TAKE ACTION

Been Exposed?Are You Sick?READ MOREVIEW A STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWNCOVID-19 Information for Law EnforcementProtecting Public Safety and HealthFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWWW.FOPCOVID19.ORGAs COVID cases have declined and restrictions have been eased, there have beenfewer newsworthy developments regarding the state of the pandemic and availableresources germane to law enforcement. For this reason, this website will no longer beupdated on a regular basis, but we will certainly provide any new and relevantinformation as it becomes available.APRIL 5READ MORE READ MORE

LEARN MORE LEARN MORELEARN MORELEARN MOREOn the Blue View, a weekly podcastpresented by the National FraternalOrder of Police, you'll hear from lawenforcement experts, electedofficials, and other notable leadersto gain insight into the issues andcurrent events surrounding the lawenforcement community. The Collaborative Reform InitiativeTechnical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) provides no cost, customizedtechnical assistance solutionsdesigned to meet the uniqueneeds of state, local, tribal, &campus law enforcement agenciesthroughout the United States.The COPS Office awards grants tohire community policingprofessionals, develop and testinnovative policing strategies, andprovide training and technicalassistance to community members,local government leaders, and alllevels of law enforcement. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP)provides innovative leadership toFederal, state, local, and tribal justicesystems, by disseminating state-of-theart knowledge and practices, andproviding grants for theimplementation of these crimefighting strategies.

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