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FLEOA Issues Response to Ambush Attack in Arkansas

In response to the tragic and senseless murder of Sebastian County, AR, Sheriff's Office Corporal Bill Cooper and the wounding of Hackett, AR, Police Chief Darrell Spells, FLEOA issued the following response.

August 11, 2016

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FLEOA Outraged Over Continued Ambushed Attacks on Law Enforcement

FLEOA is appalled by two more ambush attacks on law enforcement. Today's depraved ambush attacks on a Milwaukee Police Officer followed by attacks on multiple Baton Rouge Police Officers were unconscionable.

July 18, 2016

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Former Secret Service Agent and Inspector General Is New FLEOA Executive Director

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) has announced Patrick O'Carroll as its new executive director.

July 12, 2016

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White House Ignored Request to Illuminate White House in Blue

"While we appreciate the President's proclamation to have our flag flown at half-mast in honor of our fallen Dallas police heroes, I respectfully request that he demonstrate his full respect for their ultimate sacrifice by illuminating the White House in blue."

July 11, 2016

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Battling Blue Despair

Unfortunately, there's no body armor to repel blue despair, but we can help triage the mental and emotional wounds before they become fatal.

July 8, 2016

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FLEOA Praises Thwarting of Presidential Candidate Assassination Attempt

Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) announced its praise for the rapid response by law enforcement officers during a potentially fatal incident at a presidential campaign rally.

June 21, 2016

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Senate Passes FLEOA-Backed Bill on Federal Law Enforcement Protection

The Senate passed H.R. 2137, the Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act, which will give federal law enforcement officers the ability to carry their government-issued firearms and credentials during periods of a government shutdown or furlough.

June 10, 2016

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Honoring Fallen Heroes During Police Week

Last month thousands of officers, survivors of fallen officers, and police supporters confirmed that Blue Lives Matter as they converged on Washington, DC, to honor the ultimate sacrifice of our fallen heroes.

June 8, 2016

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Bill to Enhance Retirement Benefits for Federal LEOs Introduced

According to the senators, certain federal law enforcement officers are not eligible for enhanced benefits even though they perform the same tasks as other law enforcement officers – an imbalance the legislation is designed to rectify.

May 26, 2016

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FLEOA Supports Moving Criminal Investigation Division from IRS to Main Treasury

New legislation proposes the creation of a Bureau of Criminal Investigation within the main Treasury.

May 23, 2016

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FLEOA Supports Booker Bill for Equitable Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits

Today, Senator Corey Book introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act, which would amend the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include uniformed officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department.

May 19, 2016

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FLEOA Stands With Lawmakers on Sentencing Reductions

"Reversing policies that have significantly decreased crime and replacing them with new initiatives that would unleash thousands of violent offenders is in no way a reasonable proposition."

May 13, 2016