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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEGoogle PlayApple StoreWe are just days away from the 2023 FOP Biennial National Conference & Expoand we're excited to announce that this year the National Conference Book isexclusively available digitally on the 2023 Conference Mobile App.NOTE: The password for the Conference Book was sent in an email on Wednesday, 9 July. If you areunable to locate the password or have any questions, please email: support@foplasvegas2023.orgTo access this book, Seminar information and other important Conference materials,please download the mobile app by clicking the most appropriate link to the left.NATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPOGET YOUR COPY AT THE NATIONAL FOP EXPO AUGUST 13-15GET YOUR COPY AT THE NATIONAL FOP EXPO AUGUST 13-15The simple fact of the matter is, since its founding over acentury ago, the Fraternal Order of Police was, is, and willalways be America's police officers' strongest ally and greatestadvocate. This has never been more true or more evident thanduring the past four years. Since our earliest days, we havegrown upon a foundation built by the leaders before us thatprepared us with the tools and influence needed to navigatethe ever-changing challenges facing policing today.This book is meant to serve as a portrait of the wisdom andcourage of law enforcement—past, present, and future.The simple fact of the matter is, since its founding over acentury ago, the Fraternal Order of Police was, is, and willalways be America's police officers' strongest ally and greatestadvocate. This has never been more true or more evident thanduring the past four years. Since our earliest days, we havegrown upon a foundation built by the leaders before us thatprepared us with the tools and influence needed to navigatethe ever-changing challenges facing policing today.This book is meant to serve as a portrait of the wisdom andcourage of law enforcement—past, present, and future.THIS BOOK TELLS THEIR STORY. IT TELLS OUR STORY.THIS BOOK TELLS THEIR STORY. IT TELLS OUR STORY.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to oversee theplanning and preparations for the 66th Biennial National Conference and Expo.National President Patrick Yoes participated in numerous meetings with theconference’s host committee in preparation for the 66th Biennial NationalConference and Expo.National President Patrick Yoes gave various 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

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYOn this week's episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoessat down with National Sergeant-At-Arms Keith Turney to discuss the realchallenges our profession is facing and how the FOP is leading the way in findingsolutions. In recent years, the law enforcement profession has been facing a realcrisis in our ability to recruit and retain officers with the abilities, character andintegrity to do a very difficult and increasingly dangerous job. One major factoramong veteran officers is the perception that elected officials and police executivesno longer support, respect, or appreciate the officers serving in their communities. LISTEN TO EPISODE CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary forState and Local Law Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,about issues relating to the humanitarian parole for former Afghan interpretersemployed by the United States military.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofATF, regarding the nationwide spike in crime.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of theOffice of Community Oriented Policing Services, regarding the equitable sharingprogram, the recruitment and retention issue, and the nationwide spike in crime.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Vanita Gupta, Associate U.S. AttorneyGeneral, regarding the equitable sharing program as well as issues related to thePublic Safety Officers Support Act, which recognizes suicides and attemptedsuicides as service-connected and allows disabled officers and survivor families tosubmit a death or disability claim to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICESenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke withstaff in the office of Senator Debra L. Fischer (R-NE) todiscuss S. 546, the "Recruit and Retain Act,” and S. 1387,the “Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant ProgramAuthorization Act.” Both of these bills recently passed theSenate by unanimous consent and we are working to getthem to the House floor for a final vote.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke withstaff in the office of Representative Troy A. Carter (D-LA)to request that he cosponsor H.R. 743, the “Protect andServe Act.”LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House was in recess this week.

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

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132264 COSPONSORSR: 16 D: 48H.R. 82289 COSPONSORSR: 90 D: 199S. 59744 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 39@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74378 COSPONSORSR: 67 D: 1133 COSPONSORSR: 33 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317071 COSPONSORSR: 22 D: 49S. 15149 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 8MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14622 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 0H.R. 353930 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 24NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMD.C. Councilmember Trayon White asked for the National Guard tostep in amid the District's rise in crime.'We are clearly in a war zone': DC Councilman TrayonWhite calls for National Guard intervention amid risingcrime rates (ABC 7)It’s being called an “attack on our officers.” The Fraternal Order ofPolice sounded off Wednesday morning as another officer isrecovering in the hospital after being shot in the line of duty.FOP: 'Our officers are under attack' (ABC 6)Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Ninth Judicial Circuit StateAttorney Monique Worrell for "dereliction of duty" on crime via anexecutive order on Wednesday.DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney over'dereliction of duty' on crime (Fox News)A Washington D.C. mother shared her frustration with the city'sgrowing crime crisis after her son was killed in a mass shooting overthe weekend.Mother says crime crisis 'hits different' after son waskilled in DC mass shooting: 'I was in disbelief' (Fox News)This report was compiled in partnership with the National FraternalOrder of Police using media monitoring software and generalresearch to analyze publicly available information.Law Enforcement Officers Shot in the Line of Duty -2022 Year-End Summary Report (COPS)

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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 leadership toFederal, 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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