While many of us are wringing our hands trying to figure out what to do next, the Indianapolis FOP is demanding action. President Rick Snyder—pictured above, right—said the police union is calling on state lawmakers to create a “Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act” which would increase the charges against anyone attacking a law enforcement officer. […]
Sunday, July 17, 2016…A day we will never forget. The day three of our own brothers were gunned down in a senseless act of cowardice. They may be gone, but will never be forgotten. Mathew Gerald, Montrell Jackson and Brad Garafola are true heroes. Please join us in praying for their families and the speedy […]
Rather than wait, John Rivera, president of the Dade County PBA, called a press conference to explain a tragic shooting and what really happened. Via WSVN.com: The Miami-Dade Police Union president said Thursday afternoon that Kinsey did everything right and that the North Miami Police officer was aiming for the patient out of fear that […]
John Rivera, president of the Dade County PBA, asked us to circulate this message. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez is proposing that anyone threatening the life of a police officer be charged with a Class E Felony under the Federal Code, which is what one is charged with if they threaten the life of […]
Via the Star Tribune: The president of the Minneapolis Police Federation said Monday that he has been ordered not to wear his uniform during media interviews while representing the union, one week after he angered the mayor and others for calling the Minnesota Lynx attendance “pathetic.” Lt. Bob Kroll, who heads the union representing rank-and-file […]
Ed. Note: This outstanding editorial was sent to us by Aaron Hanson (below), the former president of the Omaha Police Officers Association. It originally appeared in the Omaha World Herald. It’s Time to Have the Difficult Talk On Policing and Race World-Herald editorial We need to talk. Americans need a calm, measured conversation about policing and race, […]
As told to Barbara A. Schwartz LISTEN, PLEASE I don’t go to work to hurt anyone. I don’t polish my gun when I get up hoping to kill someone during my workday. I became an officer to keep the public safe. I took an oath to safeguard lives and property, protect your rights under the […]
By Daryl Turner, President, Portland Police Association Last Thursday night an entire nation watched Dallas Police officers rush toward gunfire to protect and aid protesters caught in the crossfire. Twelve officers were shot. Five officers made the ultimate sacrifice without regard to the race, creed, color, gender, religion, or sexual orientation of the people they were […]
Via The Oregonian/OregonLive: The city of Tualatin threw a luau last month for Police Chief Kent Barker to mark the end of his tenure with the city. Barker, who’d spent the last 13 years as chief, was retiring, the city said. What officials had not publicly said was that Barker, 57, had already retired. According to […]
In Oklahoma, a police association is lobbying local lawmakers in an effort to allow police officers to carry their own, privately purchased weapons on the job. In a letter to Police Chief Bill Citty, Oklahoma City FOP President John George demanded action. “The Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police respectfully pleads with you and our […]
John Rivera, president of the Dade County PBA in Florida, recently appeared on Telemundo to present the law enforcement perspective on the situation in Dallas and other recent events. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CLIP For those who don’t speak Spanish, the translation of the interview is below. LUIS CARLOS VELEZ (CO-HOST): Perhaps the first […]
If you are wondering how you can help the families of the slain Dallas Police Officers, the Dallas Police Association has set up a fund, an effort that is supported by Dallas Chief David Brown. As we continue to grieve the loss of the five officers murdered in Dallas last Thursday, so many of you are […]
Rick Snyder, president of the Indianapolis F.O.P., wanted to share this video which shows the messaging effort the morning after the incident. Snyder said he hoped the effort would set the tone for the days ahead. CLICK HERE to watch.
By Major Max Geron, Dallas Police Department “Hey, man, this is Reuben. I don’t know if you heard, but there’s a citywide assist and reports of officers down at the demonstration. I’ve got some guys and we’re headed that way, and I just wanted you to know, in case you hadn’t heard.” That was my first […]
Ed Mullins, president of the NYPD Sergeant’s Benevolent Association, made a video and posted it on YouTube to talk to his 5,000-plus members and share his analysis of the situation in Dallas and throughout the country.
By Eric Kaiser One of the things I get to hear every year on the 4th of July is how much people appreciate the event held each year at the Jourdanton City Park. American Pride Day is a highlight of my summer and everyone always loves the food, drinks, and a great fireworks show to […]
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Whoever said, “A few bad apples can bring the whole place down” knew what they were talking about. Here’s one story that certainly reinforces the that notion. According to The Boston Globe, 20 Massachuetts State Troopers are being investigated for theft of overtime pay. Reporters Mark Arsenault, Travis Andersen, and Shelley Murphy write: “In another black […]
When is Police “Use of Force” Justified?
It seems like every law enforcement agency is grappling with changes in use-of-force policies, which are too often implemented by people that are not familiar at all with the complicated, risky, and high-pressure world of law enforcement, especially when it comes to the use of deadly force. The press conference you are about to watch […]
FBI Will Not Investigate Detective’s Homicide
The FBI won’t be taking over an investigation into the homicide of a Baltimore city detective who was slain amid a corruption investigation. Detective Sean Suiter was shot in the head with his own weapon on Nov. 15, a day before he was to testify before a federal grand jury investigating wrongdoing by fellow officers […]
The Madison Police Department in Wisconsin is making some changes to its policies on the use of deadly force. According to an article in the Wisconsin State Journal, the changes come after several law suits against the city were successful with payouts in the millions. “When it comes to the rules our police officers are trained […]
Via the Chicago Tribune: On his first full day as president of Chicago’s largest police union, Officer Kevin Graham appeared at a news conference to address reporters seeking details of his plan for leading the embattled rank-and-file of the police force. With cameras and reporters ready at the Fraternal Order of Police lodge in the […]
No matter how you feel about Donald Trump, this bit from “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will leave you laughing.
Deputy Martha Lohnes of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina has responded to some weird 911 calls, but this one takes the cake. Aaliyah Ryan is just two years old. But she knew enough to call 911 when she was having a problem. The dispatcher told Deputy Lohnes that it sounded like a […]
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