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Cincinnati FOP Wants Extra Pay for Officers who Wear Body Cameras

A lawyer for Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #69, Stephen Lazarus, sent the city a "cease and desist" letter, saying until pay for wearing the equipment has been decided, officers shouldn't wear them. He asked that the city cease the program by Wednesday at the latest, pending the bargaining process.

August 22, 2016

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“Black Labs Matter” Ad in San Francisco Police Union's Newspaper Draws Fire

The San Francisco POA’s August 2016 Journal’s “End Point” ad shows a picture of a black lab wearing a sign that says "black labs matter" next to a picture of a yellow lab wearing a sign that says "all labs matter." More Here.

August 8, 2016

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Clinton Snubbed FOP Invite to Talk About Policing and Endorsement

"It sends a powerful message. To be honest with you, I was disappointed and shocked," said Chuck Canterbury, the president of the National Fraternal Order of Police. "You would think with law enforcement issues so much in the news that even if she had disagreements with our positions, that she would’ve been willing to say that."

August 8, 2016

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“Black Labs Matter” Ad in San Francisco Police Union's Newspaper Draws Fire

The San Francisco POA’s August 2016 Journal’s “End Point” ad shows a picture of a black lab wearing a sign that says "black labs matter" next to a picture of a yellow lab wearing a sign that says "all labs matter."

August 8, 2016

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Philly Police Union Angered by Scheduling of Relatives of Men Killed by Police to Speak at Democratic Convention

Philadelphia’s police union is blasting Hillary Clinton for inviting relatives of men killed in police shootings and other police actions to speak at the Democratic National Convention next week, but failing to include relatives of slain police officers.

July 22, 2016

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Massachusetts Police Union Asks Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Banner from City Hall

Somerville, MA, police officers are asking that the city’s mayor remove a banner supporting the “Black Lives Matter” movement from City Hall and replace it with one proclaiming “All Lives Matter.”

July 22, 2016

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Video: Denver Police Union Demands Changes After Dallas Ambush

After the ambush on Dallas police officers, Denver's largest police union is demanding changes in the department's policies, including allowing officers to wear protective gear while providing security for protesters.

July 12, 2016

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Denver Police Union Demands Changes After Dallas Ambush

After the ambush on Dallas police officers, Denver's largest police union, the Police Protective Association, is demanding changes in the department's policies, including allowing officers to wear protective gear while providing security for protesters. More Here.

July 12, 2016

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Baltimore Police Commissioner Slams FOP for Tweets Celebrating Officer Goodson’s Acquittal

The Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police lodge took to Twitter on Friday night and posted a photo of actor Leonardo DiCaprio making a toast, with overlain text saying, “Here’s to the Baltimore 6 defense team, the FOP and Detective Taylor.”

June 27, 2016

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Oklahoma City Removes Body Cameras from Officers After Policy Dispute with Union

The Oklahoma City Police Department has been forced to temporarily end its body-worn camera program because of a dispute between the local Fraternal Order of Police and the chief over policy. More Here.

June 16, 2016

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Video: Oklahoma City Removes Body Cameras from Officers After Policy Dispute with Union

The Oklahoma City Police Department has been forced to temporarily end its body-worn camera program because of a dispute between the local Fraternal Order of Police and the chief over policy.

June 16, 2016

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Haters Gonna Hate

It appears Howard Bryant, a columnist employed by ESPN, is offended by police officers being honored by professional sports teams. However, there is a reason the majority of Americans have favorable views of the police and honor their service to their communities.

June 10, 2016