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National President Patrick Yoes gave various media interviews regarding law
enforcement challenges on the horizon, the recruitment and retention crisis, and the
National FOP's data showing a rise in the number of officers shot in the line of duty.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY
National President Patrick Yoes met with Dallas FOP Lodge #716 President Jaime
Castro, and members of his board in Dallas, TX.
Executive Director Jim Pasco attended a community safety and crime prevention
roundtable at the White House, hosted by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. He
stressed the inclusion of rank-and-file officers in state and local policing strategies.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Neera Tanden, Assistant to the President
and Domestic Policy Advisor, to discuss FOP positions and priorities.
National President Patrick Yoes conducted a site review for the 2025 National
Conference with National FOP Secretary Jimmy Holderfield, Site Chairman Todd
Bramwell, and Florida State Lodge leadership in Miami, FL.
National President Patrick Yoes met with Rick Smith and Mike Wagers, the Chief
Executive Officer and Vice President of Axon, in Dallas to discuss legislation
pending in the Texas legislature and emerging law enforcement technologies.
President Castro and Phil Elliott, member of the Lodge’s Board of Directors, also
participated in the meeting.
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Steve K. Benjamin, Assistant to the
President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, regarding
top issues confronting rank-and-file law enforcement officers.