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LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jack A Rauch Deputy Associate Director with the White House Office of Public Liaison regarding the tragic incident in Minnesota and the ensuing events the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice as well as the COVID 19 pandemic Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke several times with Tim Shea Acting Administrator Drug Enforcement Administration DEA regarding DEA task forces Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jeffrey R Favitta Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Attorney General regarding COVID 19 s impact on law enforcement pending legislation as well as the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Dean M Kueter Jr Executive Director of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice regarding activities related to the Commission and the framework for future hearings Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Edward Parkinson CEO of FirstNet Authority regarding the FOP s involvement in FirstNet educational efforts FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Kevin B O Connor Assistant to the General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters regarding pending COVID 19 related legislation and the Next Generation 911 system Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with representatives from the Biden and Trump presidential campaigns regarding the FOP s presidential endorsement process for the upcoming election cycle Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with majority and minority staff with the House Committee on the Judiciary about this week s vote on H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act and S 2746 the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald spoke with staff in the offices of Senators Roy D Blunt RMO and Christopher A Coons D DE regarding COVID 19 and general issues that D C Lodge No 1 members are having with the U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing BEP Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson participated in a virtual staff meeting of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson participated in a virtual meeting of the Recruitment Retention and Training Working Group of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE WHITE HOUSE President Donald J Trump participated in the Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE U S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House considered and passed S 2746 the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act under a suspension of the rules which will establish a program to collect data on law enforcement and former law enforcement suicides at the local State and Federal level The bill was transmitted to the President who is expected to sign it into law The FOP supports this legislation The House considered and passed H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act under a suspension of the rules which would establish a presumption for death benefit claims and ensure that public safety officers who contract COVID 19 in the line of duty are eligible for benefits should they become disabled from the novel coronavirus The bill was transmitted to the Senate for further action The FOP supports this legislation THE UNITED STATES SENATE The Senate was in pro forma session this week FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

NATIONAL FOP COVID 19 ACTIVITY The FOP launched its new COVID 19 website which contains comprehensive COVID 19 information specific to law enforcement Please Visit FOPcovid19 org May 28 Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jack A Rauch Deputy Associate Director with the White House Office of Public Liaison regarding the tragic incident in Minnesota and the ensuing events the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice as well as the COVID 19 pandemic May 28 Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Jeffrey R Favitta Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Attorney General regarding COVID 19 s impact on law enforcement pending legislation as well as the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

NATIONAL FOP COVID 19 ACTIVITY May 28 Executive Director Jim Pasco spoke with Kevin B O Connor Assistant to the General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters regarding pending COVID 19 related legislation and the Next Generation 911 system May 28 National President Patrick Yoes released a statement regarding the House passing H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act and S 2746 the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act The FOP supports both of these bills To view the statement please click here May 27 National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Speaker Nancy P Pelosi D CA and Representative Kevin O McCarthy R CA in support of H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act and to urged the House to pass it To view the letter please click here May 27 Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson and Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald spoke with staff in the offices of Senators Roy D Blunt R MO and Christopher A Coons D DE regarding COVID 19 and general issues that D C Lodge No 1 members are having with the U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing BEP May 26 Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with majority and minority staff with the House Committee on the Judiciary about this week s vote on H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act and S 2746 the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

UPDATE FOP TOP PRIORITIES H R 141 S 521 THE SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT This bill would repeal both the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset in current Social Security law 245 HOUSE COSPONSORS 38 SENATE COSPONSORS 59 5 186 33 H R 1195 S 473 THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EQUITY ACT This bill would would expand the definition of law enforcement officer for salary and retirement benefits to include all Federal law enforcement officers 58 HOUSE COSPONSORS 6 SENATE COSPONSORS 14 1 44 5 H R 1154 S 1394 THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE COOPERATION ACT This bill would recognize the right of law enforcement and other public safety officers to bargain collectively with their employers FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 227 HOUSE COSPONSORS 19 SENATE COSPONSORS GLFOP 21 2 GLFOP 206 17 FOPnational

UPDATE FOP PRIORITIES H R 1156 THE LEOSA REFORM ACT This bill would would amend the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act LEOSA which exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms to ensure that these officers are able to carry in the same venues as civilian concealed carry permit holders in areas like schools and national parks as well as use public transportation and extends the exemption to magazine capacity and would allow active and retired law enforcement officers to access services at U S post offices Social Security Administration offices or Veterans Affairs facilities HOUSE COSPONSORS H R 1325 36 36 0 THE PROTECT AND SERVE ACT This bill would would make it a Federal crime to target a law enforcement officer with an assault that results in seriously bodily harm or death HOUSE COSPONSORS 36 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 29 GLFOP GLFOP 7 FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES STATEMENT On The Tragic Death Of George Floyd FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES STATEMENT Incident In Minnesota Demonstrates Need For Commission FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES STATEMENT House Of Representatives Passes Two Critical Bills FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

PRESIDENT YOES LETTER IN SUPPORT OF H R 6509 the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

TWEET OF THE WEEK National FOP GLFOP Our officers are always looking for an opportunity to connect with young folks Although not all of us can pull off this workout too many doughnuts great job by this officer to find a common interest and connect with a young man who will never forget this workout FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

Help Us Repeal the WEP and GPO We need your help to increase the number of cosponsors in order to repeal the Windfall Elimination WEP and the Government Pension Offset GPO Urge your Representative and Senators to support H R 141 S 521 the Social Security Fairness Act CLICK HERE To Contact Your Representative and Senators FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

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The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center CRI TAC provides no cost customized technical assistance solutions designed to meet the unique needs of state local tribal campus law enforcement agencies throughout the U S VISIT WEBSITE The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals develop and test innovative policing strategies and provide training and technical assistance to community members local government leaders and all levels of law enforcement VISIT WEBSITE The Office of Justice Programs OJP provides innovative leadership to federal state local and tribal justice systems by disseminating state of the art knowledge and practices across America and providing grants for the implementation of these crime fighting strategies VISIT WEBSITE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

National FOP Political Action Committee The Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education legislation information community involvement and employee representation The NFOP PAC is the power behind our organization s punch on Capitol Hill representing its members in the most effective way possible P C Can You Chip In 5 Our challenge to you is to have each and every FOP member in your department lodge and state commit 5 00 a month to the NFOP PAC Please contact the Legislative Office to learn about the various ways you can contribute to the NFOP PAC Call 202 547 8189 Email mmason fop net FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational

The Steve Young Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy Center 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE WASHINGTON D C 20002 PHONE 202 547 8189 FAX 202 547 8190 JIM PASCO TIM RICHARDSON Executive Director jpasco fop net Senior Legislative Liaison MARK MCDONALD MICHELLE MASON Legislative Liaison mmcdonald fop net Administrative Assistant mmason fop net FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE trichardson fop net GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational