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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational 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.DONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with U.S. Associate Attorney General VanitaGupta about the ongoing efforts to develop the National Law EnforcementAccountability Database (NLEAD).Executive Director Jim Pasco met with Kenneth L. Wainstein, Under Secretary forIntelligence and Analysis at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), todiscuss information sharing with State and local agencies.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), about recruitmentand retention efforts at the agency.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEOn this week’s episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoesengages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rick Smith, the CEO of Axon, todelve into the captivating intersection of technology and public safety. Smith'sjourney is truly inspiring, driven by personal experiences and a vision for a saferworld. With over two decades of experience, Axon has become a leader ininnovative solutions that are reshaping how we approach public safety.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Marvin G. Richardson, Deputy Director ofthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), about recruitmentand retention efforts at the agency.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of theCOPS Office, about the ongoing efforts to implement Executive Order 14074 onAdvancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices toEnhance Public Trust and Public Safety.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) about the FOP’s support for H.R. 5798,the “Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act,” which would restore thecollective bargaining rights and address other issues faced by the law enforcementofficers of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department following theenactment of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act(CPJRAA) by the D.C. Council.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Virginia A. Foxx (R-NC) about draft legislation addressing issueswith vendors and businesses refusing service to law enforcement officers.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of SenatorGary C. Peters (D-MI) about the reauthorization and funding for the Pet and WomenSafety (PAWS) Act.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff from the InternationalAssociation of Chiefs of Police (IACP) about leading the “Elevate Blue” program aswell as the FOP’s role in the effort moving forward.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaisons Mark McDonaldand David Taboh represented the FOP on the quarterly meeting of the Blue AlertAdvisory Group.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke to staff in the office of SenatorRoger F. Wicker (R-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services, tobrief them on the history of the 1033 program.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohspoke with staff in the office of Representative Kelly M. Armstrong (R-ND) aboutH.R. 743, the “Protect and Serve Act,” and the FOP’s request that he cosponsor themeasure.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a NationalPartners call, hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the FederalBureau of Investigation, to receive updates on domestic threats related to theconflict in Israel.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEAfter a three-week ordeal that saw four candidates nominated, House Republicanselected Representative J. Michael Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House on a 220-209 vote. The top priority of the new Speaker will be passing appropriations bills tofund the Federal government, as funding for large parts of the government is slatedto run out on 17 November.The House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Crime and FederalGovernment Surveillance held a hearing, entitled: "Oversight of the Bureau ofPrisons."The House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Border Securityand Enforcement held a hearing, entitled: “The Broken Path: How TransnationalCriminal Organizations Profit from Human Trafficking at the Southwest Border.”The House considered and passed H. Res. 771, “Standing with Israel as it defendsitself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists,” on a 412-10 vote. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe Senate considered and passed S. 1170, the “Project Safe Childhood Act,” whichupdates and expands provisions included in the original Project Safe Childhoodinitiative launched by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), by unanimous consent.The bill, which the FOP supports, will now go to the House for further consideration.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATE

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132268 COSPONSORSR: 17 D: 51H.R. 82298 COSPONSORSR: 97 D: 201S. 59746 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 39@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 74387 COSPONSORSR: 75 D: 1235 COSPONSORSR: 35 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 317092 COSPONSORSR: 27 D: 65S. 151413 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 10MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14623 COSPONSORSR: 3 D: 0H.R. 353940 COSPONSORSR: 10 D: 30NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16581 COSPONSORSR: 1 D: 0

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senator Brown insupport of S. 3113, the “Expanding Health Care Options for FirstResponders Act.S. 3113, the “Expanding Health Care Options for FirstResponders Act”After stealing a car, John Drake Jr., 38, led police on a pursuit beforeapparently shooting himself in a shed.Suspect in shooting of 2 Nashville officers found deadafter pursuit [Police1]Authorities said they are investigating more than 530 tips and leadsas they continue to search for Robert Card, the suspect wanted inconnection with two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, that killed atleast 18 people and wounded 13 others.Search for Lewiston mass shooting suspect intensifiesas authorities investigate 530-plus leads [WMTW8]DHS and FBI Public Service Announcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) are issuing this Public Service Announcement tohighlight potential threats in the United States from a variety ofactors...H.R. 4911, the “Supporting the Health and Safety ofLaw Enforcement Act”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Representative Harderin support of H.R. 4911, the “Supporting the Health and Safety of LawEnforcement Act.”

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