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WASHINGTON WATCHN A T I O N A L F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E W E E K L Y U P D A T E | 2 4 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 3L E G I S L A T I V E U P D A T EJIM PASCOPATRICK YOES THE VOICE OF OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSExecutive DirectorNational President- Subscribe to the FOP’s Weekly Update - PROTECTSERVE&HOUSE INTRODUCES BILL TO ADDRESS INCREASEIN TARGETED ATTACKS AGAINST POLICE

National President Patrick Yoes, National Treasurer James Smallwood andnumerous other FOP leaders traveled to Kansas City, Missouri to attend a Night inBlue Policeman's Ball, hosted by West Central Missouri Regional FOP Lodge #50.National President Patrick Yoes traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend theNational FOP's Law Enforcement Labor Summit. National President Patrick Yoes attended the National FOP's Legal Counsel'sSeminar in Las Vegas, Nevada.National President Patrick Yoes joinedan Executive Council meeting of theInternational Council of PoliceRepresentative Associations.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN TO EPISODE CLICK TO SUBSCRIBEThis week, National President Patrick Yoes sat down with National FOP VicePresident Joe Gamaldi to discuss the crime crisis, the rising number of attacks onofficers, the recruitment and retention problem that's crippling agencies across thecountry, and more. Check out the latest episode of the Blue View Podcast!National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews regarding lawenforcement challenges on the horizon, the recruitment and retention crisis, and theNational FOP's data showing a rise in the number of officers shot in the line of duty.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Senior Counselor to theSecretary for Law Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, aboutproviding an expert present to the meeting of the National Urban PolicingCommittee on Homeland Security investigations and counter-drug law enforcementoperations.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), to discuss mutualefforts to increase awareness and National Integrated Ballistic Information Network(NIBIN) and ATF’s efforts to reduce violent crime nationwide.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with AlejandroN. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security, about our ongoing concernswith key vacancies within the Department as wellas the recently announced proposed rule that willbar some migrants from applying for asylum in theU.S. if they cross the border illegally or fail to firstapply for safe harbor in another country. Followinga 30-day public comment period, it will beimplemented upon the 11 May end of the COVID-19public health emergency.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison David Taboh met with staff in the office ofRepresentative Katherine M. Clark (D-MA), the HouseMinority Whip, to discuss the FOP’s legislative priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison David Taboh met with staff in the office ofRepresentative William J. Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) to discussthe re-introduction of the “Law Enforcement Officer EquityAct,” and other FOP priorities.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staffin the office of Representative Mark A. Takano (D-CA) todiscuss legislation impacting the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs police officers.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonaldparticipated in a Roundtable on Criminal Justice Statistics, hosted by the WhiteHouse Office of Science and Technology Policy (OST).

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine to meet with PresidentVolodymyr O. Zelenskyy and pledge the continued support of the United States forthe country in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion.Secretary Peter P.M. Buttigieg of the U.S. Department of Transportation visitedEast Palestine, Ohio to survey the site of the train derailment that occurred on 3February and the impact the toxic chemicals released as a result are having on thecommunity.President Biden also met with the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of our eastern flankNATO Allies as well as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to underscore theU.S. commitment to Transatlantic security.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHE WHITE HOUSE

The House was in recess this week.The House Committee on the Judiciary held a field hearing in Yuma, Arizonaentitled: “The Biden Border Crisis: Part II.”@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The Senate was in recess this week.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATE

H.R. 354SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTPROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74312 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 3TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 82158 COSPONSORSR: 47 D: 111NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATENOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE24 COSPONSORSR: 24 D: 0LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSLEOSA REFORM ACTMORE RESOURCES LIST OF BILLS SUPPORTED@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

The National FOP has compiled a list of new Federal fundingopportunities, which includes grant funding for body-worncameras, mental health and wellness, active shooter situations,anti-methamphetamine program, and more... MoreNew Funding OpportunitiesUPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bailhad twice the felony rearrests, three times the violentcrime rearrests [CBS Sacramento]Zero-dollar bail: It's a controversial topic. Last year, a local study fromthe Yolo County DA's office found 70% of suspects released... MoreThe Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking individuals fromdiverse backgrounds and regions to serve as grant application peerreviewers. Reviewers will participate remotely and will review 5 to 15applications within a 2-week period, earning $125 for... MOREBureau of Justice Assistance Seeks Peer Reviewers15 people, arrested for illegally carrying a weapon during Carnival,walked free when the Orleans District Attorney’s office refused thecharges... MoreOver a dozen suspects arrested on gun charges duringCarnival walk free when D.A. refuses charges [Fox 8]Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the reintroduction of H.R. 743, the “Protect and Serve Act.”The bipartisan bill was introduced by Representatives John H.Rutherford (R-FL) and Joshua S. Gottheimer (D-NJ) and... MoreProtect and Serve Act Introduced in House@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOM

LISTEN NOW It feels like every day—whether it beon our favorite news program or as wemindlessly scroll through social media—we are constantly seeing graphicfootage of heinous crimes: shootings,carjackings, vicious assaults, andeven murder. For many people, thecurrent crime crisis we... MOREWHO IS MOST IMPACTED BY VIOLENT CRIME?VICTIMS MATTER WITH JOSH CRAWFORDLISTEN NOW Cities, towns, and communitiesacross the country are seeing thefailed results of revolving doorcriminal justice policies. In New YorkCity, 327 criminals accounted for 30%of the city’s 22,000 shoplifting arrestslast year. Just this past December inCalifornia, a sheriff’s deputy wasgunned down by a criminal... MORETHIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE: THE CURRENT STATEOF POLICING IN AMERICA WITH JOE GAMALDI@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

LEARN MORE LEARN MORELEARN MORELEARN MOREOn the Blue View Podcast, you'llhear from law enforcementexperts, elected officials, andother notable leaders to gaininsight into the issues andcurrent events surrounding thelaw enforcement community. The Collaborative ReformInitiative Technical AssistanceCenter (CRI-TAC) provides no-cost, customized technicalassistance solutions designed tomeet the unique needs of state,local, tribal, and campus lawenforcement agencies.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 leadershipto Federal, state, local, and tribaljustice systems, by disseminatingstate-of-the art knowledge andpractices, and providing grants forthe implementation of these crimefighting strategies. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEOFFICE OF JUSTICEPROGRAMSADDITIONAL RESOURCES@GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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CLICK TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PACPOLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEWhether it be Members of Congress or a President of the United States, when they seek toengage in meaningful conversation on issues pertaining to criminal justice or lawenforcement, they partner with the National Fraternal Order of Police. We are known andtrusted to fight for the interests of our members, which makes the FOP a vital ally on policingand criminal justice issues.The National Fraternal Order of Police Political Action Committee (NFOP PAC) needs yourhelp! Our PAC plays an important role in our advocacy program and allows the FOP tosupport candidates who support our members and our profession. Given the importance ofthe PAC, it is vital that our PAC is as well-funded as possible.WE ARE ASKING ALL FOP MEMBERS TO FIND A WAY TOCONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL FOP PACPlease consider supportingthe National FOP's 5-5-5 GIVEBACK PROGRAM For only $15 per month, yourhard-earned dollars will go towhere they are most effective. @GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE,WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002ADDRESS202-547-8189PHONEFAX: 202-547-8190FAXLEGISLATIVE@FOP.NETEMAILTHE STEVE YOUNG LAWENFORCEMENT LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY CENTERNATIONAL FOPLEGISLATIVE OFFICETIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison MARK MCDONALDLegislative Liaison DAVID TABOHLegislative Liaison ASA RENDERLegislative Liaison @GLFOP@FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWASHINGTON, D.C. STAFFJIM PASCOExecutive Director