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JIM PASCOPATRICK YOES THE VOICE OF OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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Calm in Memphis
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National President Patrick Yoes traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to visit a
possible site for the 2027 Biennial National Conference & Expo.
National President Patrick Yoes attended the swearing in of Sheriff Greg
Champagne as President of National Sheriff’s Association.
National President Patrick Yoes attended the St. Charles Lodge #15 general
membership meeting in Luling, Louisiana.
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On this week's episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes sat
down with a remarkable young man, Zechariah Cartledge, the founder of Running
4 Heroes, and his father, Chad Cartledge. A fan favorite throughout the law
enforcement community, Zechariah started Running 4 Heroes in 2019 when he
was 10 years old. The organization supports injured First Responders, K9’s, and
families of fallen first responders and also honors them with a 1-mile run. Since
2019, Running 4 Heroes has awarded more than $600,000 in funding to families of
fallen heroes and has conducted more than 1,300 mile runs in their honor.
National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews regarding law
enforcement challenges on the horizon, the increase of violence toward law
enforcement officers across the country, and the recruitment and retention crisis.
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National Sergeant-at-Arms Keith Turney and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson
had an extensive virtual meeting with the leadership of Public Safety Cadets, a nonprofit
organization founded and managed by active and retired law enforcement officers to
prepare young people for careers in policing and public safety.
Executive Director Jim Pasco and Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson joined their
counterparts with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) at the White
House to meet with Chiraag Bains, Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of
the Domestic Policy Council for Racial Justice and Equity, Vanessa Chen, Special
Assistant to the President for Criminal Justice and Guns Policy, and other White House
officials to discuss the organizations’ priorities, the implementation of the President’s
Executive Order on policing and criminal justice, and the developing situation in Memphis.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, U.S. Associate Attorney General,
regarding the developing situation in Memphis and the pending release of video footage
from the assault on Tyre Nichols.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary for State
and Local Law Enforcement, at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, regarding the
current situation at the southern border and about the numerous leadership vacancies in
the Department.
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Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Taboh met with
Judiciary Committee staff with the office of Senator and Ranking Member Lindsey O.
Graham (R-SC) about the “Protect and Serve Act” and other FOP priorities for the 118th
Congress.
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Taboh met with
Judiciary Committee staff in the offices of Senators Charles E. Grassley (R-IA), John
Cornyn III (R-TX), and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) about the “Protect and Serve Act” and
other FOP priorities for the 118th Congress.
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of Senator
Thomas R. Tillis (R-NC) about the “Protect and Serve Act” and other FOP priorities for
the 118th Congress.
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render met with
Judiciary Committee staff with the office of Senator and Chairman Richard J. Durbin (D-
IL) about the “Protect and Serve Act” and other FOP priorities for the 118th Congress.
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render met with
Judiciary Committee staff with the office of Senators Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Amy
J. Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) about the “Protect and Serve Act” and other
FOP priorities for the 118th Congress.
Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Asa Render met with
staff in the office of Representative David J. Trone (D-MD) to discuss the enactment of
the Public Safety Officers’ Support Act and issues of mutual interest in the 118th
Congress.
THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THIS WEE K IN WAS HING TON
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The House passed H.R. 300, the “Settlement Agreement Information Database
Act,” on a 425-0 vote. The bill, which requires executive agencies to submit
information regarding settlement agreements, including consent decrees, to a
public database, will now be transmitted to the Senate.
Additional committee and subcommittee assignments in the House were
announced, along with all Chairmen and Ranking Members. However, as of this
writing, several committees and many subcommittees do not have full rosters.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled “That's the Ticket:
Promoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment."
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing entitled "Countering
Russian Aggression: Ukraine and Beyond."