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WASHINGTON WATCHl e g i s l a t i v e u p d a t eNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWEEKLY UPDATE | 31 AUGUST 2020Fraternal Order of Police EndorsesFraternal Order of Police EndorsesTrump for PresidentTrump for PresidentSign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational PresidentLAW AND ORDERLAW AND ORDER

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPNational President PatrickYoes met with Ronald D.DeSantis, Governor of theState of Florida.National President Patrick Yoes presided over the FallMeeting of the State Presidents in Jacksonville, Florida. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ENational President Patrick Yoes met with Chad F. Wolf,Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), who delivered remarks at the Fall Meetingof the National Board of Trustees.

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke withJeffrey R.Favitta, Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the AttorneyGeneral, regarding Operation Legend.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke withJack A. Rauch,Special Assistant to the President, regarding theannouncement of the FOP's unanimous decision toendorse Donald J. Trump for President.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke withDevin O'Malley,Press Secretary to the Vice President, regarding the recentcivil unrest.Executive Director Jim Pascospoke with Rachel Bissex,Deputy Chief of Staff to theAttorney General, regardingproblems with the prosecutionof rioters and looters.

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke withDean M. Kueter, Jr.,Executive Director of the Presidential Commission on LawEnforcement and the Administration of Justice, regarding theprogress of the Commission.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with John H. Hill,Assistant Secretary for the Office of Partnership andEngagement (OPE) within the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), regarding the coronavirus pandemic.Legislative Liaison Rebecca Tyushad calls with the staff in theoffices ofSenators James M. Inhofe (R-OK), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)regarding anti-money laundering language in theNationalDefense Authorization Act (NDAA).Legislative Liaison Rebecca Tyushad a call with stakeholdergroups regarding anti-money laundering language intheNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).Executive Director Jim Pasco attended the Fall Meeting of theNational Board of Trustees in Jacksonville, Florida.

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPPresident Donald J. Trump hosted a CommunitySafety Roundtable in Kenosha, Wisconsin to discussthe recent civil unrest and damage. Wisconsin StateFOP President Don Kapla and National Trustee JerryJohnson joined President Trump for the roundtablediscussion.THE WHITE HOUSETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON, D.C.F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPThe Senatewas in August recess this week and willreturn next week.The House was in August recess this week and willreturn the second week of September.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON, D.C.THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ETHE UNITED STATES SENATEFraternal Order of PoliceNational Legislative Office

September 3:The National Legislative OfficeprovidedFOP members with information, released by theU.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS),regardingDHS’s recent activity in response to COVID-19.To viewthisinformation, pleaseClick Here.RECENT COVID-19 ACTIVITYThe FOP's COVID-19 website containscomprehensive COVID-19 informationspecific to law enforcement. FOPCOVID19.ORGFOPCOVID19.ORGPlease Visit:@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ESeptember 4: Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke withJohn H. Hill, Assistant Secretary for the Office ofPartnership and Engagement (OPE) within the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regarding thecoronavirus pandemic.

H.R. 1154/S. 1394This bill would recognize the right oflaw enforcement and other publicsafety officers to bargain collectivelywith their employers.the “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act”217SENATE COSPONSORS2 1206HOUSE COSPONSORS19227TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESH.R. 141/S. 521the “Social Security Fairness Act”This bill would repeal both the"Windfall Elimination Provision" andthe "Government Pension Offset" incurrent Social Security law.53338SENATE COSPONSORS5 8194252HOUSE COSPONSORSH.R. 1195/S. 473the “Law EnforcementOfficers’ Equity Act"15SENATE COSPONSORS1 446HOUSE COSPONSORS660This bill would expand the definition of"law enforcement officer" for salaryand retirement benefits to include allFederal law enforcement officers.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

This bill would wouldmake it a Federal crime to target a lawenforcement officer with an assault that results in seriouslybodily harm or death.THE "PROTECT AND SERVE ACT"H.R. 132529837HOUSE COSPONSORSThis bill would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act(LEOSA), which exempts qualified active and retired lawenforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on thecarriage of concealed firearms, to ensure that these officers areable to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carrypermit holders in areas like schools and national parks, as well asuse public transportation and extends the exemption to magazinecapacity and would allow active and retired law enforcementofficers to access services at U.S. post offices, Social SecurityAdministration offices or Veterans' Affairs facilities.THE "LEOSA REFORM ACT"H.R. 115636036HOUSE COSPONSORSLEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPPRESS RELEASENational President Yoes announced that the FOP has unanimouslyvoted to endorse Donald J. Trump for PresidentF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

National FOP@GLFOPRETWEETSHARELIKE@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPOn behalf of the 355,000 members of theFraternal Order of Police, we are proud tounanimously endorse @realDonaldTrump forPresident of the United States. #FOP4TrumpTWEET OF THE WEEKF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

OFFICERS SHOT & KILLEDOFFICERS SHOT & KILLEDAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois509417400872610IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontana312210090224170NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto Rico13010873104250Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington, D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyoming05032430521140OFFICERS SHOT: STATE BY STATEOFFICERS SHOT: STATE BY STATE216216SHOTSHOT3131KILLEDKILLEDO FFI C E R SO F F I C E R SAS OF 31 AUGUST 2020@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

COVID-19 LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHSCOVID-19 LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHSAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois3090131101430010IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontana20202001270211NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto Rico010130353040052Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington, DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming03014100133010AS OF 27 AUGUST 2020208208The FOP’s goal is to maintain anaccurate list of law enforcementofficers who have died in the lineof duty due to COVID-19.To ensure that every officer isaccounted for, if you are awareof an officer that has recentlydied in the line of duty due toCOVID-19, please email: Mark McDonaldmmcdonald@fop.netPlease include the officer’sinformation and a link to eithera media report or an obituary.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPFIRSTNET& FOP FORM ALLIANCEFIRSTNET& FOP FORM ALLIANCEF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

The questions draw from issues beinglobbied by the Grand Lodge inWashington, D.C.It is particularlyimportant for the State and local Lodgesto endorse candidates who support ourtop priority items and topubliclyopposethose candidates who do not.The following model questionnaire has been prepared by the NationalLegislative Office and is being provided to all State and local Lodges to aidthem in evaluating Federal candidates for the United States Congress inthe 2020 election cycle.Email Legislative@FOP.net to obtaina copy of your Representative's orSenators' legislative scorecard.2020 CONGRESSIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE2020 CONGRESSIONAL QUESTIONNAIREA Model Questionnaire for use by State and Local LodgesA Model Questionnaire for use by State and Local LodgesThe success of the National Legislative Programdepends on having an active grassroots base andon electing lawmakers who support our pro-lawenforcement agenda.View the Questionnaire@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

Help us repeal the Windfall Elimination (WEP)Help us repeal the Windfall Elimination (WEP)and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).Urge Your Members of Congress to SupportUrge Your Members of Congress to SupportH.R. 141/S. 521, the "Social Security Fairness Act"H.R. 141/S. 521, the "Social Security Fairness Act"CLICK HERECLICK HEREto contact your Representative and Senatorsto contact your Representative and SenatorsHELP US REPEAL WEP & GPOHELP US REPEAL WEP & GPO@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center(CRI-TAC) provides no cost, customized technical assistancesolutions designed to meet the unique needs of state, local, tribal, &campus law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S.The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership tofederal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-the art knowledge and practices across America, and providinggrants for the implementation of these crime fighting strategies. The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policingprofessionals, develop and test innovative policing strategies, andprovide training and technical assistance to community members,local government leaders, and all levels of law enforcement.VISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITE@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the workingconditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those weserve through education, legislation, information, communityinvolvement, and employee representation. Our challenge to you is to have each and every FOP member in yourdepartment, lodge, and state commit $5.00 a month to the NFOPPAC. Please contact the Legislative Office to learn about thevarious ways you can contribute to the NFOP PAC.National FOP Political Action CommitteeNational FOP Political Action CommitteeThe NFOP PAC is the power behindour organization's punch on CapitolHill, representing its members in themost effective way possible. CAN YOU CHIP IN $5?Call:202-547-8189Email:mmason@fop.net@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOP328 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002Phone: 202-547-8189 Fax: 202-547-8190T H E S T E V E Y O U N GT H E S T E V E Y O U N G Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy CenterLaw Enforcement Legislative Advocacy CenterMICHELLE MASONMICHELLE MASONAdministrative Assistant mmason@fop.netR E B E C C A T Y U SR E B E C C A T Y U SLegislative Liaison rtyus@fop.netMARK MCDONALDMARK MCDONALDLegislative Liaisonmmcdonald@fop.netJ E S S I C A C A H I L LJ E S S I C A C A H I L LPress Liaison jcahill@fop.netJ I M P A S C OJ I M P A S C OExecutive Director jpasco@fop.netTIM RICHARDSONTIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison trichardson@fop.netF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E