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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 | 2 2 M A R C H 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 - VIOLENT IDAHO AMBUSHRENEWS CALL FOR THEVIOLENT IDAHO AMBUSHRENEWS CALL FOR THEPROTECT AND SERVEACTPROTECT AND SERVEACT

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICENational President Patrick Yoes met with JC Cogdell, Government Engagement andIntelligence Manager at UPS, regarding the logistics of the FOP’s Disaster AreaResponse Team (DART), which UPS sponsors. National President Patrick Yoes attended a Celina Police Association Lodge #123event in Celina, TX. National President Patrick Yoes gave various media interviews regarding lawenforcement challenges on the horizon, the recruitment and retention crisis, and theNational FOP's data showing a rise in the number of officers shot in the line of duty.LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYExecutive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Heather J. Fong, Assistant Secretary forState and Local Law Enforcement and Senior Counselor to the Secretary for LawEnforcement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to discuss the currentfentanyl epidemic as well as future coordination between the Immigration andCustoms Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Agency.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with multiple members of the Senate todiscuss the FOP’s support for S.1306, the “COPS Reauthorization Act.” Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Special Assistant tothe President for Political Affairs and Senior Labor Advisor, to discuss pendinglegislation within Congress.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYSenior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP at a lawenforcement stakeholder meeting, hosted by Representative John H. Rutherford (R-FL), to discuss H.R. 1525, the “Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act.”Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Tabohrepresented the FOP at a meeting of the Blue Alert National Advisory Group, whichwas hosted by Hugh T. Clements, Jr., Director of the Office of Community OrientedPolicing Services (COPS). The FOP reported on our data collection efforts on lawenforcement officers shot in the line of duty.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson represented the FOP on a conference callof criminal justice and industry stakeholders to discuss actions being undertaken bythe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would potentially limit theability of law enforcement to access data collected by third parties.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTOn this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes is joinedby Bill Alexander, who recently became the CEO of the National Law EnforcementOfficers Memorial Fund. As a results-driven, former law enforcement professional,Bill joins the organization with nearly 30 years of overall experience, starting withthe United States Air Force as a Security Police Officer at Andrews Air Force Base. Bill began the next phase of his career when he joined the Prince George’s CountyPolice Department in August 1997. He later became the Commander of the Trainingand Education Division, where he oversaw a forward-thinking, community policing-based police academy responsible for training new recruits and existing sworn andcivilian personnel.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House Committee on Administration held a hearing entitled, “Safety on CapitolHill: DC Crime’s Impact on Congressional Operations and Visitors.” U.S. CapitolPolice Chief J. Thomas Manger and Chairman of the FOP’s D.C. Police UnionGreggory Pemberton testified.The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled, "Securing ourNation from WMDs: A Review of the Department of Homeland Security'sCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.”The second “mini-bus,” H.R. 2882, the “Fiscal 2024 Further ConsolidatedAppropriations Act,” was passed by the House on a 286-134 vote under asuspension of the rules. The legislation provides the FY2024 appropriations forthe U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and HumanServices, State as well as the Legislative Branch.The legislation provides a $3.2 billion increase for U.S. Customs and BorderProtection (CBP), including $1.6 billion for border management and $495 millionfor more border agents.The bill also more than $400 million to CBP to improve the ability to detect andseize deadly synthetic opioid drugs and other narcotics, including forwardoperating labs and personnel. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)receives an increase of $798 million to boost removal operations and fundHomeland Security Investigations.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACDONATE TO THENATIONAL FOP PACThe Senate considered and approved Jose Javier Rodriguez on a 50-48 vote to bethe U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate will consider and is expected to pass H.R. 2882 late Friday or over theweekend. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has stated that he intends to sign the billinto law immediately.

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132281 COSPONSORSR: 20 D: 61H.R. 82310 COSPONSORSR: 106 D: 204S. 59752 COSPONSORSR: 9 D: 43@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTNOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATEH.R. 743109 COSPONSORSR: 94 D: 1540 COSPONSORSR: 40 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170122 COSPONSORSR: 40 D: 82S. 151419 COSPONSORSR: 5 D: 14MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14624 COSPONSORSR: 4 D: 0H.R. 353956 COSPONSORSR: 11 D: 45NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMH.R. 7398, the “Fentanyl Safe Testing and OverdosePrevention Act”The COPS Office is pleased to announce that the CommunityPolicing Development (CPD) Microgrants and the CPD –Promoting Access to Crisis Teams grant funding opportunitiesare now open and accepting applications.Department of Homeland Security Unveils PilotProjects DHS Will Launch Three Pilot Projects to Test AI Technology toEnhance Immigration Officer Training, Help CommunitiesBuild Resilience and Reduce Burden for Applying for DisasterRelief Grants, and Improve Efficiency of Law EnforcementInvestigations National President Patrick Yoes sent the following letter toSenators Cornyn, Coons, Klobuchar, Cotton, and Cassidy in supportof S.2569, the "Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose PreventionAct."An Idaho inmate and the accomplice who helped him escape froma hospital visit on Wednesday by shooting at state correctionsofficers were captured Thursday, ending a 36-hour manhunt, BoisePolice Chief Ron Winegar said during a news conference.Idaho inmate escapes after planned breakout fromhospital, 2 officers shot in 'brazen' ambushCOPS Office Announces Newly Opened GrantFunding OpportunitiesCurrently, the Aurora Police Department has 326 budgetedpositions—the most in the department's history—and just sevenjob openings, which are expected to be filled quickly, accordingto the chief.How an Ill. Police Department Filled its RanksDespite Officer Shortages

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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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