Tag: Fraternal Order of Police

Patrol

GoFundMe Removes Pages Raising Funds for Accused Cop Killer

In the quoted correspondence GoFundMe says the campaigns for the accused cop killer violate the company’s policy against fundraising for the defense of people charged with violent crimes and they have been removed.

May 6, 2025

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Ohio FOP Demands GoFundMe Remove Fundraising for Accused Cop Killer

Queen City FOP #69 President Ken Kober said in a press release, “[Rodney Hinton’s] heinous and cowardly act should not be rewarded and celebrated like it is right now on GoFundMe.

May 5, 2025

Weapons

Bills to Let Officers and LE Retirees Carry in No-Gun Zones Reintroduced in Congress

The legislation would permit LEOSA-qualified officers and law enforcement retirees to carry in state, local, and private property otherwise open to the public; national parks; certain federal public access facilities; and school zones.

March 25, 2025

Patrol

FOP Issues Statement on Killing of 4 Officers in 4 Days

The passage of the “Protect and Serve Act” is a top legislative priority of the FOP. The House overwhelmingly passed this legislation in 2018. The bill creates a new Federal offense for anyone who “knowingly assaults a law enforcement officer.”

February 24, 2025

Investigations

National FOP Declares Support for Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director

"He has committed to building on the level of trust and collegiality the FBI enjoys with the law enforcement community, and we will all benefit from the enhanced impact the FBI can have on public safety..." FOP National President Patrick Yoes wrote.

February 12, 2025

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Some Police Angered by Pardon of J6 Rioters Convicted of Attacking Officers

“When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message...potentially emboldening others to commit similar acts of violence," the joint IACP/FOP statement said.

January 21, 2025

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National FOP Reports 301 Officers Have Been Shot in First 10 Months of 2024

FOP reports there have been 54 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year. These ambush-style attacks have resulted in 71officers being shot, with 15 of dying from wounds suffered in the attacks.

November 1, 2024

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Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Trump for Third Time

The FOP says it considered both candidates’ records and their answers to the police union’s questionnaire and a letter from the Harris-Walz campaign that described some of their positions on criminal justice and police labor issues.

September 10, 2024

Patrol

Biden Touts Efforts to Fund More Police, Pass Gun Control Measures at FOP’s Officer Memorial Service

The president spoke about some of the achievements his administration has prioritized to get more cops on the street, to invest in public safety, to pass gun control measures, and to protect first responders.

May 15, 2024

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378 Officers Shot in the Line of Duty in 2023, FOP Reports

There were 115 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers in 2023, which resulted in 138 officers shot, and 20 of the ambushed officers were killed, FOP reports.

January 3, 2024

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FOP Reports 194 Officers Shot in First Half of 2023

The National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of midnight on June 29, 194 officers were shot in the line of duty so far in 2023.

June 30, 2023

Patrol

National FOP Report Shows 99 Officers Shot So Far in 2023

According to the National FOP's Monthly Update: Law Enforcement Officer Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty, 99 officers have been shot and 10 killed by gunfire in 2023.

April 4, 2023