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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 | 1 8 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 4L 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 - REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND VOTE INTHIS UPCOMING ELECTION!REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND VOTE INTHIS UPCOMING ELECTION!CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION WITH THELINK ON PAGE 9CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION WITH THELINK ON PAGE 9

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe FOP can proudly report that Discharge Petition #16 reached the required 218signatures! The bill will be considered on the House floor when Congress returnsafter the election. Describing it as a “momentous occasion,” National President Patrick Yoes thankedall FOP members who reached out to their Representatives and described our effortas a “demonstration of the power of the FOP’s grassroots.” There are several ways the bill could reach the floor, but we are confident that it willbe considered shortly after House reconvenes. Our staff is in regular contact withthe bill’s sponsors, Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail D.Spanberger (D-VA), about the timing of this vote. Be sure to monitor the FOP’swebsite and social media platforms for the very latest information! We are urging FOP members to thank those Representatives who signed thepetition and “check in” with all of their Representatives and getcommitments that they will vote for H.R. 82 when in comes to the floor. Youcan call, fax, email, or use the FOP’s Action Center! Let’s keep ourmomentum going!LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSocial Security Fairness Act AlertLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE @GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEA message from Tim Hill, President of Alliance for Prosperity and a SecureRetirement: Thank you again for letting me speak to you at your Fall Board Meeting in Charlotte.I again wanted to invite you to join the Alliance for Prosperity and a SecureRetirement. We are a group of investors and experts supporting public policies that improve andstrengthen retirement opportunities. We want to keep politics OUT of pensions andadvance constructive solutions to address the American retirement crisis. You can sign up as an individual to stay up to date on policies in your state thatmight affect your pension: https://signup.prosperityretirementalliance.com/. We’llnever spam you; we’ll just reach out when something is relevant to your area. We currently have 43 organizational members (see the list here) and urge state andlocal FOP chapters to join as formal members, too.If you have any questions, reach out at info@prosperityretirementalliance.com.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes gave interviews to numerous media outlets. National President Patrick Yoes attended a rally for former President Donald J. Trump, inPrescott Valley, AZ.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S.Department of Homeland Security, about election security and the U.S. Secret Service.The Department has recently published a document entitled Election Security Resourcesfor Law Enforcement, which you can find on page 10.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke to Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary for Stateand Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for Law Enforcementat the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about election security.Legislative Liaison David Taboh represented the FOP at the monthly meeting of thePension Protection Network.National President Patrick Yoes attended the Connecticut State FOP Conference inMontville, CT.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Matthew B. Klapper, Chief of Staff to U.S.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, about issues relating to the interoperability ofpublic safety communication systems.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with the Donald J. Trump campaign as part of ourongoing dialogue and coordination.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with numerous media outlets about the Report of theIndependent Review Panel on the July 13, 2024 Assassination Attempt in Butler,Pennsylvania.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTLaw enforcement officers are ordinary people called to do extraordinary things attimes. They are human beings who are not immune to experiencing a range ofemotions due to the nature of this profession. On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down withNational FOP Chaplain Rick Snyder and Dr. Chris Holland to discuss how faith andresiliency can go hand-in-hand with a law enforcement officers overall wellness –especially at such a difficult and strenuous time for law enforcement. Dr. Chris Holland and Rick Snyder host the Remnant Revealed podcast, which helpsofficers and their families find biblically-based solutions to the challenges they facedaily.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe House stands in recess until 12 November 2024.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate stands in recess until 12 November 2024.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS Collective BargainingOctober 22-24, 2024Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationLabor Leadership Training February 11-12, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and Registration Legal Counselors SeminarFebruary 13-14, 2025Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationOfficer Wellness SummitFebruary 17-18, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date Leadership MattersFebruary 20-22, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date Wellness Professionals Forum February 16, 2025Nashville, TNSave the DateCall for Presentations

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMWidow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter'ssentencing: "My husband died protectingdemocracy"The widow of a Washington, D.C., police officer who died bysuicide in the days after January 6, 2021, asked a judge onThursday for a stiff sentence against a rioter who harassed herhusband amid the mob at the U.S. Capitol.The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) announced the results ofOperation Nazare Wave, which focused on violent crime inWashington, D.C., and the National Capital Region. U.S. Marshals Focus on Violent Fugitives DuringOperation Nazare WaveBehavioral Threat Assessment Units: A Guide forState and Local Law Enforcement To PreventTargeted ViolenceThe United States Secret Service released the followingguidance for state and local law enforcement.Voter registration deadlines vary by state and territory. Once youregister, you can vote in national, state, and local elections. Clickhere to register in the upcoming 2024 election. Election Security Resources for Law Enforcment Resources are available to help state, local, tribal, territorial, andcampus (SLTTC) law enforcement better address the threats posedduring elections to polling places and election workers.Register to vote or update your registration

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82329 COSPONSORSR: 119 D: 210S. 59762 COSPONSORSR: 13 D: 49@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 743118 COSPONSORSR: 102 D: 1643 COSPONSORSR: 43 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170145 COSPONSORSR: 47 D: 98S. 151429 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 22MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14629 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 0H.R. 353968 COSPONSORSR: 15 D: 53NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425820 COSPONSORSR: 19D: 1

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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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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP 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 PAC

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