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FOP Update - 9 August 2024

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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 | 9 A U G U S T 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 - AUGUST RECESS BEGINS IN DC AUGUST RECESS BEGINS IN DC

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYLEGISLATIVE NEWS & ACTIVITYNational President Patrick Yoes attended the Virginia FOP State Conference inRichmond, VA. Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison David Taboh metwith staff in the office of Representative Anthony P. D’Esposito (R-NY) to discussour efforts to get H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act,” to the floor for a vote.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with officials within the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service about the attempt on formerPresident Donald J. Trump’s life last month.Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office ofRepresentative Peter A. Sessions (R-TX) to discuss a draft bill entitled the “U.S.Park Police Modernization Act.”Executive Director Jim Pasco had lengthy conversations with both the Harris-Walzand Trump-Vance campaigns. Both campaigns have responded to the FOP’squestionnaire and former President Trump was interviewed by the FOP’sPresidential Screening Committee. The FOP is working with Vice President Harris’campaign to schedule an interview.Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke to numerous media outlets about theassassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELISTEN & SUBSCRIBE WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODESTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTIn recent years, tensions between law enforcement and certain segments of thecommunity have escalated. One local high school student has experienced thistension up close, inspiring him to take action.Two years ago, Jasur Talipov launched the Trust The Badge Podcast to fostertrust between the community and law enforcement. He has recorded around 20 episodes featuring conversations with currentofficers, politicians, and citizens. While he acknowledges the legitimate incidentsthat have cast police in a negative light, he believes that law enforcement still hasa positive impact within our communities. On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes sitsdown with Jasur to discuss what inspired him to speak up in support of lawenforcement, and how we can heal divides in our communities.

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEThe House will be in recess until 9 September 2024.THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICETHIS WEEK IN WASHINGTONTHE UNITED STATES SENATEThe Senate stands in recess until 9 September 2024.

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@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

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEFOP NEWSROOMS. 4984, the “Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act”National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senators Cornynand Coons in support of S. 4984, the “Fight Illicit Pill PressesAct."DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement DuringHurricane DebbyDuring emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmentalpartners to support the needs of the people in the areas that maybe impacted.The L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement andCommunity Partnerships recognizes the efforts of innovativeand sustained law enforcement and community partnershipswhose unique collaborations have transformed public safety intheir communities. The 2025 L. Anthony Sutin Award for InnovativeLaw Enforcement and Community PartnershipsFOP Echoes Calls for Action on Social SecurityFairness ActPatrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police,echoed calls by Senators Sherrod D. Brown (D-OH) and Susan M.Collins (R-ME) to immediately bring S. 597, the “Social SecurityFairness Act,” to the Senate floor for a vote. S.4892, the “First Responders Wellness ActNational President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to SenatorsGillibrand and Hawley in support of S.4892, the "FirstResponders Wellness Act."

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SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACTTOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ EQUITY ACTCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTSH.R. 132288 COSPONSORSR: 23 D: 65H.R. 82323 COSPONSORSR: 113 D: 210S. 59761 COSPONSORSR: 13 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. 3170142 COSPONSORSR: 46 D: 96S. 151425 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 18MORE RESOURCES BILLS SUPPORTEDS. 14627 COSPONSORSR: 7 D: 0H.R. 353964 COSPONSORSR: 12 D: 52NOT YET INTRODUCED IN THE SENATES. 16583 COSPONSORSR: 2 D: 1S. 425815 COSPONSORSR: 15D: 1

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@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEWATCHTHE BLUE VIEW PODCASTLISTENWATCHLISTEN

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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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TIM RICHARDSONSenior Legislative Liaison JIM PASCOExecutive Director@GLFOP @FOPNATIONALNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICELAURA GORMALLYLegislative Liaison DAVID TABOHLegislative Liaison BENJAMINSTOKESLegislative Liaison 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE,WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002ADDRESS202-547-8189PHONEFAX: 202-547-8190FAXLEGISLATIVE@FOP.NETEMAILTHE STEVE YOUNG LAWENFORCEMENT LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY CENTERNATIONAL FOPLEGISLATIVE OFFICEWASHINGTON, D.C. STAFF