Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the news that H. Amdt 1, the “Corporate Transparency Act and COUNTER Act,” was adopted as an amendment to […]
House Unanimously Passes the Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded today’s news that the United States House of Representatives considered and unanimously passed S. 3607, the “Safeguarding America’s First […]
National FOP President’s Statement on Police Reform Legislative Efforts
The National Fraternal Order of Police has had positive and productive conversations with Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate to build a bipartisan consensus on legislation to […]
Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act Signed into Law
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, thanked President Trump for signing H.R. 3735/S. 2746, the “Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act,” into law on Tuesday. “Law […]
National FOP President Patrick Yoes’ Statement on Prosecutorial Process in Atlanta
The Fulton County District Attorney’s hasty decision to charge former police officer Garrett Rolfe with felony murder raises serious questions of impartiality and fairness. A District Attorney has the responsibility […]
National FOP President Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, testified before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary yesterday at a hearing entitled: “Police Use of Force and Community Relations.” […]
National FOP President on Legislation and Executive Orders
In the last few weeks, the Fraternal Order of Police has had numerous positive conversations with the Administration, House Democrats and Republicans, and Members of the Senate. In all of […]
National FOP President Statement on the Justice in Policing Act
The National FOP has completed an initial review of the legislation entitled the “Justice in Policing Act.” We were heartened to see that there were provisions in the bill that […]
National FOP President Responds to MCCA’s Attack on Unions: Don’t Make Excuses – Make a Difference
Following the tragic events in Minneapolis last week, our nation was justifiably horrified by this event and we share in the pain and anger from the communities we protect. In […]
Statement of FOP National President Patrick Yoes on the Tragic Death of George Floyd
Our thoughts and prayers today are with the friends and family of Mr. George Floyd, whose tragic death this week shocked and horrified our nation. Law enforcement officers are empowered […]
