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National President Patrick Yoes hosted a law enforcement leaders roundtable In
Key West, Florida to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the law
enforcement profession. The attendees included:
Gil Kerlikowske, former head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy,
former Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and former
Chief of the Seattle Police Department;
Eddie Garcia, Chief of the Dallas Police Department;
Dave Mitchell, former Director of the MD State Police, retired Chief of Police for
Prince George’s County, MD Police Department;
Hugh T. Clements, Jr. Director, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
and retired Chief of the Providence, RI Police Department;
(participated remotely) John Violanti, PhD., retired from the New York State
Police and nationally recognized expert on police wellness, PTSD, and suicide;
Terry Cunningham, Deputy Executive Director, International Association of
Chiefs of Police;
Darrel Stephens, former Chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
and national policing expert.
Executive Director Jim Pasco and National Treasurer James Smallwood were in
attendance to represent the FOP.
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
Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with multiple Senators regarding the
reauthorization of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
