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@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 POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes gave interviews to numerous media outlets. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Brendan T. Carr, Commissioner on the FederalCommunications Commission, about the 4.9 GHz decision.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 protecting Federal executives. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke to majority staff with the SenateCommittee on the Judiciary about FOP priorities and pending issues in the final weeks ofthe Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke to majority staff with the HouseCommittee on the Judiciary about FOP priorities and pending issues in the final weeks ofthe Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of RepresentativeJoshua S. Gottheimer (D-NJ) about FOP priorities in the next Congress.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson met with staff in the office of RepresentativeJoshua K. Harder (D-CA) about FOP priorities in the next Congress.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr. director of theCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, about communicationinteroperability issues.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke frequently with the Trump-Vance campaign aboutcoordination efforts.

@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 Labor 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 PresentationsCollective Bargaining October 22-24, 2024Las Vegas, NVInformation and Registration

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMExecutive Office announces Federal PoliceMisconduct DatabaseToday, the Executive Office is releasing a new analysis on thesize and scope of National Law Enforcement AccountabilityDatabase, which has the participation of every federal agencythat employs law enforcement officers.Consistent with longstanding DOJ practices and procedures, thedepartment today is providing information about its efforts, tthroughout the country, to ensure that all qualified voters havethe opportunity to cast their ballots and have their votescounted. DOJ Releases Info on Efforts to Protect theRight to VoteH.R. 9929, the “Corrections Officer Blake SchwarzSuicide Prevention Act” National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativeMiller-Meeks in support of H.R. 9929, the “Corrections OfficerBlake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken boldaction to responsibly leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) toadvance the homeland security mission.DHS Completes First Phase of AI Technology PilotsFOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and KilledThe National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that as ofmidnight on 31 October, there have been 301 officers shot in theline of duty so far in 2024 (-7% from 2023 YTD; +6% from 2022YTD). Of those officers shot, 43 of them were killed (+7% from2023 YTD; -21% from 2022 YTD).

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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@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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