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NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WASHINGTON WATCH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEEK OF 22 JUNE 2020 IT S TIME TO END THE LAWLESSNESS PATRICK YOES National President Sign Up To Receive The FOP s Weekly Update JIM PASCO Executive Director
NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WASHINGTON WATCH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEEK OF 22 JUNE 2020 IT S TIME TO END THE LAWLESSNESS PATRICK YOES National President Sign Up To Receive The FOP s Weekly Update JIM PASCO Executive Director
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY National Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Fox News Outnumbered Overtime to discuss recent events around the country and to call for an end to the lawlessness we are seeing in some of our cities Click Here To Watch National Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Representative Dan Crenshaw R TX to discuss the current state of policing in America Click Here To Watch National Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss the importance of supporting law enforcement Click Here To Watch FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY National President Patrick Yoes and members of the Executive Board hosted several State of the FOP webinars for FOP members regarding the challenges facing the law enforcement profession legislative efforts and police labor in America following the tragedy in Minneapolis and the ensuing events National President Patrick Yoes spoke at the Alabama FOP s 2020 State Conference National President Patrick Yoes gave numerous media interviews including to the New York Times Associated Press and CBS News National President Patrick Yoes had a teleconference with Marcia Ferranto CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund National President Patrick Yoes participated on a Retail Bond Holders conference call hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson spoke with staff in the office of Senator Timothy E Scott R SC regarding S 3985 the Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere JUSTICE Act and its consideration on the Senate floor this week Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had numerous discussions with majority and Senate leadership staff regarding S 3985 Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson had numerous discussions with majority and minority staff on the House Committee on the Judiciary as well as House leadership regarding the floor consideration of H R 7120 the Justice in Policing Act Legislative Liaison Mark McDonald and Legislative Liaison Rebecca Tyus joined a conference call hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Senior Administration Officials regarding the virtual launch of the Rural Community Toolbox website a new resource for rural communities impacted by addiction FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice 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 attended a virtual hearing of the Commission entitled Policing Culture What is Reasonable Use of Force Basic Tenants Presenters at the hearing included Robin Engel PhD Professor University of Cincinnati Michael Ranalli Chief Ret Glenville NY Police Department Terry Sult Chief Hampton VA Police Department and Jeff Kruithoff Chief Springboro OH Police Department FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
LEGISLATIVE NEWS AND ACTIVITY Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson attended a virtual hearing of the Commission entitled Use of Force and Culture Change Defining the Situation State of the Problem Presenters at the hearing included James McDonnell Sheriff Ret Los Angeles County CA Sheriff s Department Ronal Serpas Superintendent of Police of the New Orleans Police Department Ret and Professor with the Loyola University New Orleans Criminal Justice Department Robert C White Chief Ret Denver Police Department Eriks Gabliks Director Oregon Department of Public Safety and Michael Chitwood Sheriff Volusia County FL Sheriff s Department Senior Legislative Liaison Tim Richardson attended a virtual hearing of the Commission entitled Faith Leaders and Community Engagement Panel Hearing Presenters at the hearing included Jeff Ballabon Chief Executive Officer B2 Strategic Washington DC Rabbi Jack Moline Executive Director Interfaith Alliance Washington DC and Imam Dr Talib M Shareef President Masjid Muhammad The Nation s Mosque FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE WHITE HOUSE President Donald J Trump traveled to Yuma Arizona with Chad Wolf Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and Mark Morgan Acting Commissioner of U S Customs and Border Protection to mark the completion of 200 miles of new wall along the southwest border with Mexico President Donald J Trump signed an Executive Order to protect public statues and Federal monuments by prohibiting vandalizing or any destruction to them FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON D C THE U S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House considered and passed H R 7120 the Justice in Policing Act on a 236 181 vote The bill was sent to the Senate for further action The Senate is not expected to take up the legislation Click here to read the FOP s statement The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled Oversight of the Department of Justice Political Interference and Threats to Prosecutorial Independence The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing entitled Federal Courts During the Covid 19 Pandemic Best Practices Opportunities for Innovation and Lessons for the Future THE UNITED STATES SENATE The Senate rejected the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3985 the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere JUSTICE Act The motion which requires 60 votes to pass failed on a 55 45 vote 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 June 24 The National Legislative Office released an updated total of law enforcement officers that have died due to COVID 19 As of 24 June there have been 127 lineof duty deaths due to COVID 19 To view the state by state breakdown please click here June 22 The National Legislative Office provided FOP members with information released by the U S Department of Homeland Security DHS regarding DHS s recent activity in response to COVID 19 To view this information please click here 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 247 HOUSE COSPONSORS 38 SENATE COSPONSORS 59 5 188 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 59 HOUSE COSPONSORS 6 SENATE COSPONSORS 14 1 45 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
FOP Issues Statement On POLICE REFORM LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT President Yoes Statement on Prosecutorial Process in Atlanta FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
TWEET OF THE WEEK National FOP GLFOP We are sad to report that 127 heroes have died in the line of duty due to COVID19 Officers are being exposed quarantined sickened We don t have the option to work from home Our elected officials must act establish COVID19 as a presumed workplace disease FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
NOMINATIONS FOR THE MEDAL OF VALOR Nomination Period Open Until July 31st for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Federal state local and tribal public safety officers perform courageous acts in communities across our country every day To recognize these brave individuals the President of the United States or his designee annually presents recipients with the nation s highest award for public safety the Medal of Valor To learn more about the award please CLICK HERE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational
2020 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE A Model Questionnaire for use by State and Local Lodges The following model questionnaire has been prepared by the National Legislative Office and is being provided to all State and local Lodges to aid them in evaluating Federal candidates for the United States Congress in the 2020 election cycle The questions draw from issues being lobbied by the Grand Lodge in Washington D C It is particularly important for the State and local Lodges to endorse candidates who support our top priority items and to publicly oppose those candidates who do not The success of the National Legislative Program depends on having an active grassroots base and on electing lawmakers who support our pro law enforcement agenda To view the questionnaire CLICK HERE To obtain a copy of your Representative s or Senators legislative scorecard please email Legislative FOP net 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
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 The National Legislative Office Staff JIM PASCO TIM RICHARDSON Executive Director jpasco fop net Senior Legislative Liaison trichardson fop net MARK MCDONALD REBECCA TYUS MICHELLE MASON Legislative Liaison mmcdonald fop net Legislative Liaison rtyus fop net Administrative Assistant mmason fop net FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE GLFOP GLFOP FOPnational