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FOP Update - October 5 2020

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WASHINGTON WATCHl e g i s l a t i v e u p d a t eSign Up to Receive the FOP's Weekly UpdateJIM PASCOExecutive DirectorPATRICK YOESNational PresidentNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE | WEEKLY UPDATE | 5 OCTOBER 2020

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPNational President Patrick Yoes joined Reverend MarkelHutchins and others on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) todiscuss National Faith and Blue Weekend and facilitating saferand stronger communities by engaging law enforcementofficers and local residents through the connections of housesof worship.Chief Renee Hall, Dallas Police Department; Sheriff Marian Brown,Dallas County, Texas; Sheriff Bill Waybourn, Tarrant County, Texas;Jason Porter, Senior Vice President, FirstNet Built with AT&T; andMarc Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Wrap Technologies; joined theconversation. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C ECLICK TO LEARN MORE AND SEE EVENTS NEAR YOUCLICK TO LEARN MORE AND SEE EVENTS NEAR YOU

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPCLICK TO LEARN MORE AND SEE EVENTS NEAR YOUCLICK TO LEARN MORE AND SEE EVENTS NEAR YOUNational President Patrick Yoesgave a press conference withother law enforcement and faithleaders regarding National Faithand Blue Weekend, which willtake place this weekend.National President Patrick Yoesattended and deliveredremarks at the FloridaState FOP Conference.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPCLICK HERECLICK HERETO WATCHTO WATCHLEGISLATIVE 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 Pascospoke withJack A. Rauch,Special Assistant to thePresident, regarding theExecutive Order on SafePolicing for Safe Communities.National Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Fox & Friendsto discuss the surge in violence in major cities acrossAmerica and urged that the Biden-Harris ticket clarify theirrecent comments that said Antifa was just an "idea."

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and LegislativeLiaison Rebecca Tyus had several calls with stakeholdergroups regarding anti-money laundering language in theNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).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 had continued coordinationwithnumerous officials from the Donald Trumppresidential campaign.

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPPresident Donald J. Trump returned home tothe White House after spending the weekend inthe hospital being treated for COVID-19.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

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPThe House was in a pro forma session this week.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 Senate was in a pro forma session this week.THE UNITED STATES SENATEFraternal Order of PoliceNational Legislative Office

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPOctober 9: The National Legislative Office reported that as of today,238 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty due toCOVID-19. To view a state-by-state breakdown, pleaseOctober 7: The National Legislative Officeprovided FOP memberswith information, released by the White House regarding anExecutive Order on Saving Lives Through Increased Support forMental and Behavioral-Health Needs that establishes aCoronavirus Mental Health Working Group. To view the ExecutiveOrder, pleaseOctober 6: The National Legislative Officeprovided FOP memberswith information, released by the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity, regarding DHS’s recent activity in response to COVID-19. Toview the information, please Click HereClick HereRECENT COVID-19 ACTIVITYFor comprehensive COVID-19information related to lawenforcement, please visit:F R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C EFOPCOVID19.ORGFOPCOVID19.ORGClick Here

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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 COSPONSORS19227H.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@GLFOPH.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 9199258HOUSE COSPONSORSTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E

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This bill would amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act (LEOSA), whichexempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local andState prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms, to ensure that theseofficers are able to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carry permitholders in areas like schools and national parks, as well as use publictransportation and extends the exemption to magazine capacity and would allowactive and retired law enforcement officers to access services at U.S. postoffices, Social Security Administration offices or Veterans' Affairs facilities.36036HOUSE COSPONSORS@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPThis bill would wouldmake it a Federalcrime to target a law enforcementofficer with an assault that results inseriously bodily harm or death.H.R. 1325/S.4605,the "Protect and Serve Act"45954HOUSE COSPONSORSthe "LEOSA Reform Act"H.R. 1156,LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E16016SENATE COSPONSORSFor more information or to see the full list of legislationsupported by the National FOP, please CLICK HERE

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELETTERNational President Yoes sent a letter to the House and Senate Committees onArmed Services regarding the "Corporate Transparency Act"

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National FOP@GLFOP@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPThese extremist groups—whether it be Antifa orAnarchists, like Brandon Caserta who was arrestedfor plotting to kidnap @GovWhitmer—hold a deephatred for law enforcement. When they seek to teardown our institutions through violence, they mustbe punished to the fullest extent!SHARESHARETWEET OF THE WEEKFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICERRETWEETETWEETLLIKEIKE

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPLATEST VIDEOS FROM THE FOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOP238238SHOTSHOT3636KILLEDKILLEDOFFICERSOFFICERSFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEOFFICERS SHOT & KILLEDAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois50104194001082610IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontana313210090324200NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto Rico13011883114262Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington, D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyoming07032430531140OFFICERS SHOT: STATE BY STATEOFFICERS SHOT: STATE BY STATEAS OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

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COVID-19 LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHSAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinois40100151101840010IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontana20202001270211NebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto Rico010140354041053Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington, DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming05025200334010AS OF 9 OCTOBER 2020238238The 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@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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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 QuestionnaireView the Questionnaire@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPto contact yourRepresentative and SenatorsClick HereClick HereFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC)provides no cost, customized technical assistance solutions designed tomeet the unique needs of state, local, tribal, & campus law enforcementagencies throughout the U.S.The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership tofederal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-theart knowledge and practices across America, and providing grants for theimplementation of these crime fighting strategies. The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals,develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training andtechnical assistance to community members, local government leaders, andall levels of law enforcement.@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEClick Here to Visit WebsiteClick Here to Visit WebsiteClick Here to Visit WebsiteClick Here to Visit WebsiteClick Here to Visit WebsiteClick Here to Visit Website

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The National FOP Political Action CommitteeThe 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.The NFOP PAC is the power behindour organization's punch on CapitolHill, representing its members in themost effective way possible. CAN YOU CHIP IN $5?Cal l:202-547-8189Email:mmason@fop.net@GLFOP@FOPNATIONAL@GLFOP@GLFOPFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

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@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 G Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy CenterF R A T E R N A L O R D E R O F P O L I C E