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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 | 3 J U L Y 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 - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM THE FOP!HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM THE FOP!

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes gave various media interviews regarding FOPpriorities Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Hugh T. Clements, Jr. Director of theOffice of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), about S. 1306, legislationthat would reauthorize the COPS Office and the programs it administers. Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Erika Dinkel-Smith, Special Assistant tothe President for Political Affairs and Senior Labor Advisor, regarding the FOP’sefforts to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government PensionOffset (GPO) in current law. LEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITY

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTOn this episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes sits down withSteven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, andExplosives. Director Dettelbach has served as Director since 2022, and in over his 30 yearcareer, has been involved in investigating nearly every type of criminalorganization. Before becoming Director, Steve served as U.S. Attorney for theNorthern District of Ohio, where he managed high level criminal litigations andcomplex civil cases. Throughout his career, Director Dettelbach has proven himself to be a strongproponent of justice and a proud friend of the FOP. National President Yoesdiscusses with the Director the ongoing gun epidemic, and what can be done tomanage and protect our communities from gun violence.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House stands in recess until 8 July 2024. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate stands in recess until 8 July 2024.

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEUPCOMING EVENTS National FOP Fall Board Meeting September 6-7, 2024Charlotte, NC RegistrationLodging National FOP Fall Presidents MeetingSeptember 5, 2024Charlotte, NC RegistrationLodging Collective BargainingOctober 22-24, 2024Las Vegas, NVInformation and RegistrationLabor SummitFebruary 11-12, 2025Las Vegas, NVSave the Date Legal Counselors SeminarFebruary 13-14, 2025Las Vegas, NVSave the Date Officer Wellness SummitFebruary 17-18, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date Leadership MattersFebruary 19-22, 2025Nashville, TNSave the Date

@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMH.R. 8871, the “Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-EscalationAct.”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to multipleRepresentatives in support of H.R. 8871, the “Law EnforcementScenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act.”This weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS),through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),conducted a removal flight to the People’s Republic of China(PRC) of Chinese nationals. This was the first large charter flightsince 2018 and was conducted in close coordination with theNational Immigration Administration of the PRC.DHS Conducts Removal Flight to ChinaPublic Safety Officer Medal of ValorNominationsCreated in 2001 by Congress, the Public Safety Officer Medal ofValor recognizes extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery onthe part of our nation's public safety officers. The Public SafetyOfficer Medal of Valor nomination submission period is openfrom May 31, 2024, until 5 p.m. ET on July 31, 2024.FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and KilledThe National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that as ofmidnight on 30 June there have been 193 officers shot in the lineof duty so far in 2024. Of those officers shot, 22 of them werekilled. The year with the highest number of officers shot throughthis date was 2023, when 196 officers were shot through thefirst six months of that year.H.R. 8918, the “Cooper Davis and Devin NorringAct.”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to RepresentativesCraig and Miller-Meeks in support of H.R. 8918, the “CooperDavis and Devin Norring Act.”

SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82322 COSPONSORSR: 112 D: 210S. 59758 COSPONSORSR: 10 D: 48@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEH.R. 354PROTECT AND SERVE ACTH.R. 743116 COSPONSORSR: 100 D: 1643 COSPONSORSR: 43 D: 0LEOSA REFORM ACTHELPER ACTH.R. 3170138 COSPONSORSR: 44 D: 94S. 151425 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 18MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14626 COSPONSORSR: 6 D: 0H.R. 353960 COSPONSORSR: 11 D: 48NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425815 COSPONSORSR: 15D: 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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