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Chuck Canterbury e have just completed another it is not necessary to reinvent the wheel President successful National Confer- if our brothers and sisters somewhere else Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 283-4888 Wence. The Biennial Conference have already resolved an issue. I want to is much more than meetings — the Expo encourage local lodges to start planning Jay McDonald Patrick Yoes Vice President Secretary allows vendors to promote their products now for the next Biennial Conference, Marion, OH Norco, LA which will be held in New Orleans. The and technology, and the seminars provide Tom Penoza Les Neri much-needed training in a vast array of meetings and seminars help you to be Treasurer Second VP interests. There are law enforcement and better leaders and provide a great deal of New Castle, DE Harrisburg, PA labor-related classes, as well as financial information in a short time frame. There Keith Turney Rob Pride Sergeant at Arms National Trustees classes that provide great resources to is also the added benefit of making life- Joliet, IL Chairman members of the National FOP. I would long friends and contacts. Johnstown, CO be remiss if I did not convey our sincere The keynote speaker at this year’s gratitude to all those who teach at the Conference was United States Attorney Past Presidents Conference for allowing our members to General Jeff Sessions, and his words echoed the thoughts we law enforcement Gilbert G. Gallegos, Albuquerque, NM benefit from their knowledge. Dewey R. Stokes, Columbus, OH Many of the seminars can be brought officers have had for many years. Tough Richard A. Boyd, Oklahoma City, OK to your local area by contacting the educa- on crime does not mean unconstitutional John M. Dineen, Chicago, IL tion chairman and requesting on-site policing; it means just what it says. Being training. The advantage of on-site training tough on criminals means stopping them National Trustees is that it allows a local or state lodge to from victimizing our citizens as well as Oklahoma ………………………………………… Joe Perkins, Chairman Alabama …………………………………………………………………… Al Finley train many more members than if it chose our brothers and sisters. The notion that Arizona ……………………………………………………………… John Ortolano Arkansas …………………………………………………………… Gary Wallace to attend seminars hosted by the National being tough on crime has caused many California ……………………………………………………………… Steve James FOP in cities that are farther away. Most social issues is just hyperbole, and as we Colorado …………………………………………………………………… Rob Pride Connecticut ……………………………………………………… Robert Martin of the classes are available as on-site have been saying, if you fix poverty in this Delaware …………………………………………………………… Joe Fitzgerald District of Columbia ………………………………… Tori Beauchemin seminars, so please feel free to contact the country you will reduce crime. Florida ……………………………………………………………… David Stevens Georgia ………………………………………………………… Carlton Stallings Grand Lodge for more information on To all of the elected National Idaho …………………………………………………………………… Brad Landes these training opportunities. Executive Board members, I offer my con- Illinois …………………………………………… Robert “Rocky” Nowaczyk Indiana …………………………………………………………… Danny Overley The National Conference business gratulations. Now it’s time to do our jobs Kansas ……………………………………………………………… K.C. Blodgett Kentucky ………………………………………………………… David Mutchler sessions not only elect your National and improve the working conditions and Louisiana ………………………………………………………… Tommy Tizzard Maine ………………………………………………………………… Joshua Hardy Executive Board, but also set the tone living conditions for our members. I am Maryland …………………………………………………………… Robert Cherry and direction of the FOP for the next looking forward to a fruitful and success- Massachusetts …………………………………………………… Rich Shailor Michigan ……………………………………………………………… Harold West two years. Committees report on their ful next two years. Minnesota ………………………………………………… Ruben Marichalar Mississippi ……………………………………………… Wilbur Chamberlin activities, and the membership has time Missouri …………………………………………………………… Bill Albertson Nebraska ……………………………………………………… John Francavilla to discuss the issues and offer suggestions Nevada ……………………………………………………………… David Moody New Jersey ………………………………………………………… Kevin Vernon as well as motions directing the action of New Mexico ………………………………………………………… J.R. Stewart the Board. Standing rules are adopted, as New York ………………………………………………………………… Mike Nied North Carolina ……………………………………………… Dennis McCrary well as resolutions that provide me with North Dakota ……………………………………………………… Joe Johnson Ohio ……………………………………………………………………… Shaun Laird the needed information to make informed Oregon …………………………………………………………… Todd Hargrove Pennsylvania ……………………………………………………… Joe Greenya decisions in Washington, D.C., based on Rhode Island ………………………………………………… Peter Johnston this input. It is a vital and necessary part South Carolina …………………………………………………… Jerry Wright South Dakota …………………………………………………… Tony Harrison of the Conference. Tennessee ……………………………………………………… Duane Phillips Texas ………………………………………………………………… Frank Plowick The Conference also allows lodge Utah ………………………………………………………………… James Crowley Virginia ……………………………………………………………… Thomas Stiles leadership to network and develop friend- Washington …………………………………………………… Jack Simington ships that come in especially handy when West Virginia ……………………………………………… Stephen Walker The Disaster Relief Fund is part of the National FOP Wisconsin ………………………………………………………… Jerry Johnson Wyoming ………………………………………………………… Steve Wolosin addressing the many issues we deal with at Foundation, a 501(c)(3), not for pro t corporation. the local level. I have always believed that

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National Conference Highlights

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would like to start this article by thanking The 63rd Biennial Conference provided comforted to know that her legal defense Roger Mayberry, Judy Thurmon, Gene many highlights, but I would like to cover a costs would be covered by the FOP Legal ILeonard and Ron Bakely for their service few of my favorite moments for you. Defense Plan. Her defense cost more than on the Board of the National Fraternal United States Attorney General Jeff Ses- $400,000 — can you afford that on your Order of Police. They are all true FOP sions opened the Conference with a strong own? Check out www.foplegal.com to get leaders and will be missed by this great reaffirmation of President Trump’s support your coverage today. organization. I would like to welcome Keith of our membership, along with his own. He Pennsylvania FOP member Jimmy Har- Turney, Frank Plowick, Rob Pride, David proudly exclaimed that he had our back! It rity was given the Jack Dudek Award as the Stevens and Kevin Vernon to the Board, and was great to see a law-and-order attorney National FOP Member of the Year. There I look forward to working closely with them general give his opinion on the rising vio- is no finer FOP member in the nation than on behalf of the membership. I would also lence in our nation. Jimmy, a man who gives so freely of his like to thank all the candidates who ran for Oklahoma FOP member Betty Shelby time to support the families of our fallen, office within the FOP; putting yourself out gave a powerful testimony about the need and who organizes a toy drive for so many there to be scrutinized by the membership to have legal defense coverage. She spoke children across the country. Jimmy ended is not easy, but it is necessary to keep the about all the concerns she had immediately organization moving forward. after her critical incident, but how she was Continued on page 14 >

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hings are always subject to change at a moment’s notice. The forces of nature Tremind us just how little control we have in the bigger scheme of things. Perhaps no one knows this better than America’s law enforcement officers. It is our job to provide safety and security, as well as to hold our communities together in their times of need. When faced by catastrophic devasta- tion from natural disasters, we are often victims as well. In the past few weeks alone, lives have forever changed as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused historic devastation in Texas, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Just like so many in the communities they serve and protect, law enforcement officers have also been left homeless. The magnitude of the destruction from these events makes it Photo courtesy of Florida National Trustee David Stevens David Photo courtesy of Florida National Trustee impossible for local agencies to manage the recovery alone. In this time of uncertainty, of these disasters, the FOP strives to help On a personal note, thank you to the when they need it most, the Fraternal Order members get back on their feet and their delegates at the National FOP Conference of Police Foundation and its members con- lives back in order. Cops helping cops: It’s in Nashville, Tennessee, for re-electing me tinue to show their compassion and support who we are. to serve as your National secretary. I con- for their fellow officers. None of this support would be possible sider it an honor to serve this great Order As our members are left picking were it not for the caring and generosity of and pledge my all to maintain the confi- up the pieces of shattered lives in their our brothers and sisters nationwide. Now, dence you have bestowed upon me. communities, many of us have lost every- more than ever, it is so important to give to thing. Our members have been through the FOP Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund. tremendous stress and tragedy themselves, FOP members have constantly risen to the Three Ways to Give yet are still out there working 12- to occasion and provided much-needed funds 14-hour shifts, sometimes in one pair of to help our brothers and sisters impacted Text (615) 640-1317 with the soaking-wet boots, to help others. These by tragedy. Your donations to the National Text donation amount in the dedicated men and women of law enforce- FOP Foundation will go a long way in message box. You will receive a text ment need your help. helping those officers affected to rebuild A great many FOP members from all their lives. reply with a link to set up your credit over the country and beyond have reached Please keep our FOP members and their card information. out to ask how they can help. The sad communities affected by these tragic events Visit http://fop.giveback. Online reality is that, much like with Hurricanes in your thoughts and prayers. When you see org and register for the Katrina, Gustav, Sandy and others, recov- the devastation of these natural disasters on 5-5-5 program. Details are listed on ery could take months — and likely years. television, know this: But for the grace of this website. The best way to help is to make a mon- God, it is not your family’s misery or images etary donation. of your shattered home. If it happens to Send your check to the NFOP Mail The FOP Foundation has come to the you, find comfort that your brothers and Foundation, 701 Marriott aid of officers following tornadoes, wild- sisters in blue will be there for you as well. Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. fires, hurricanes and floods. During all Your help is needed now!

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IRS Compliance

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he National Conference in Nashville him as a part-time employee to assist the we look forward to working with him on is over, and the members have set our Grand Lodge with improving our account- these projects. Again, you can contact Bob at Tdirection for the next two years. One ing procedures, assist with accounting in [email protected]. of my goals since 2008 has been to make various units of the Grand Lodge, help with In the past, if a lodge had gross receipts sure all our lodges are compliant with the the process of completing LM2 forms for the in each tax year that were normally less than IRS. We still have lodges that have not Department of Labor, and work with our $25,000, no tax return was required. Begin- filed tax forms with the IRS. I am still get- lodges to make sure they file appropriate tax ning in 2007, those lodges will be required to ting requests from lodges that discover that forms and maintain a nonprofit tax status file an annual electronic notice, Form 990-N, they have lost their 501(c)(8) tax status. If with the IRS. Bob has been building a list of Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt this is the case with your lodge, you need lodges that are going to lose their tax status Organizations not required To File Form 990 to take care of your tax issues immediately. within the next year and will be contact- or 990-EZ. This filing requirement applies If you need help, please contact me or ing those lodges. He is also building a list to tax periods beginning after December email Bob Krone at [email protected]. of lodges that have lost their tax status and 31, 2006. Organizations that do not file the Bob Krone from Sassetti, LLC, was our will contact them to assist them with getting notice will lose their tax-exempt status. (The Grand Lodge accountant for the last 30 their nonprofit status back. We believe Bob years. Bob retired this year, and we have hired will be a great asset to the Grand Lodge, and Continued on page 14 >

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s I write this article, FOP members Nashville, I would like to thank our host, officers and consideration of amendments to from across the country are doing all Andrew Jackson Lodge #5, for a job well our Constitution. I would like to commend Athey can to assist our brothers and done. Having hosted a recent Conference, all candidates for their willingness to serve our sisters in Texas who were victims of the dam- I know the many challenges they faced and membership and their positive campaigns. age caused by Hurricane Harvey. We are also all the hard work that went into providing I also want to thank Joe Perkins and Roger preparing to assist our brothers and sisters in our delegates with a venue at which they can Mayberry for their many years of service on Florida, as well as any other states that may be work and socialize. Our brothers and sisters the National Executive Board. I look forward in the path of Hurricane Irma as it continues in Nashville hit it out of the park. Great job! to working with them in their future leader- to approach the U.S. Every day, our nation’s I would also like to thank our National staff ship positions. I am also looking forward to law enforcement officers are faced with both for their hard work in administering all the working with my fellow elected Board mem- work-related and personal hardships; however, business functions of the Conference. They bers on your behalf over the next two years. FOP members face them with the support and not only provided top-notch, professional Perhaps one of the most significant assistance of over 330,000 strong who believe service to over 4,000 delegates and their actions to come out of this Conference is the that we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. guests, but they also did it with a smile. changes we have made to our Constitution

ComingFALL17_FOX.FOP.AD2.pdf off the heels of our 1 8/29/2017 63rd 2:02:37 PM Two of the most important functions and Bylaws. The changes recommended by National Conference and elections in at our National Conferences are election of the National Board of Trustees and passed by the delegates will ensure the future success of our great Order. For the first time, we have created a strong and reliable revenue stream to fund our National Memorial Service and provide for the charitable needs of our broth- ers and sisters. We have made changes that will allow modifications to the way we deliver information to the membership that could result in savings of almost half a million dol- lars a year. We have done away with late fees that cost local lodges thousands of dollars, thus leaving that money for local members’ usage. We have clarified membership criteria, which will allow for membership increases and greater protection for deserving law A uniquely designed pack that allows a user to enforcement officers. I thank the National safely transport a rifle or shotgun in the field. Board of Trustees for their strategic foresight in presenting these much-needed amend- ments to our delegates, and our delegates for recognizing the importance of these changes and endorsing them with their votes. As you can see, our National Conference was a great success on many fronts. Your elected leaders will now take the tools our del- egates have given us and move forward as one cohesive group to represent you to the best of our abilities. We will continue to safeguard all we have gained over the last 102 years, as well as continuing to pioneer the path to improve the lot of today’s law enforcement officers.

FOP JOURNAL // SEPTEMBER  ­ SERGEANT AT ARMS’ MESSAGE / KEITH TURNEY

We Are Many Things to Many People

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reetings, brothers and sisters! As sees the many faces of the Fraternal Order state, county and local battlefields, we have your newly elected National sergeant of Police. They often react either positively many dedicated members participating in the Gat arms, I want to express my sincere or negatively, depending upon their per- political process. Our members lobby their appreciation to my predecessor, Brother ception of us. political representatives daily, defending law- Roger Mayberry, for his many years of We are a great fraternal organization and-order issues and promoting legislation to dedicated service. Had he not sought that raises funds for such worthy endeavors preserve pension systems, wages and benefits. another office, I don’t believe the circum- as Easter Seals and Special Olympics, not We are a strong labor organization with stances would have existed to allow me the to overlook the $100,000 we raised at the labor leaders at all levels fighting for better opportunity to run for National office. 63rd Biennial Conference for the Texas wages and benefits. Most recently, our labor The FOP is many things to many peo- Relief Fund in response to Hurricane Har- representatives often defend contractual ple. Our membership identifies with the vey. Daily, our lodges across the country benefits that protect our members’ rights. In various aspects of the FOP and, depend- participate in local social and civic events some areas of the country, there are battles ing upon locale and jurisdiction, may lean to raise funds and awareness for many underway over the very right to collectively more toward our fraternal characteristics, charitable causes. bargain with our employers. our legislative initiatives or perhaps our We are a legislative force not to be taken organized labor presence. The public, too, lightly. Whether on a national front or on Continued on page 25 >

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FOP Strong

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reetings, Brothers and Sisters! My took me under their wing and strongly more active with my local lodge and took name is Rob Pride and I am the encouraged me to become a member of an interest in learning how I could do GNational trustee for the Colorado the local Fraternal Order of Police. At the more for my brothers and sisters and for State Lodge. During our 63rd Biennial time, I understood the benefits of having the Order as a whole, as they had done FOP Conference in Nashville, I was legal defense, but to be honest, I did not for me. honored by my fellow trustees, your State understand much more about our great That desire led to me serving on my trustees, to be elected as chairman of the organization, the benefits of membership local board as chairman of the Labor trustees and represent their voice on the or our advocacy for the law enforcement Council, State trustee and currently as National FOP Executive Board. I would profession. president. At the same time, I’ve served on like to take this opportunity of writing in A few years later, I had to utilize the our Colorado FOP Executive Board as ser- the FOP Journal for the first time to tell Legal Defense Plan. I’ve never forgotten geant at arms, second vice president and you a little bit about me, why I’m FOP how my local lodge board and member- currently as our National trustee in service and why every law enforcement officer in ship rallied around me and supported to our Colorado members. And now, I am this country should be too! me during that time. It was then I truly humbled to serve you as chairman of the In 1994, when I was a new officer began to understand the fraternalism and fresh from academy, some senior officers brotherhood within the FOP. So I got Continued on page 25 >

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63RD BIENNIAL NATIONAL FOP CONFERENCE

rom August 28 to 31, the FOP celebrated its 63rd Relief funds, with $34,450 being raised for the Memorial and Biennial National Conference in Nashville, Tennes- $59,075 raised for Disaster Relief. With two hurricanes now F see, with 4,325 registered delegates and alternates, having made landfall, these donations are more important plus guests, family members and supporters, making it the than ever. Eight amendments were brought to the business highest-attended Conference to date. Members enjoyed the oor, with ve passing, two being withdrawn and one ruled many attractions Nashville has to offer, including live music, out of order. Six resolutions were passed as well. good food and a special country music concert at the Grand The delegates elected the following members to the Ole Opry. The Taste of New Orleans event gave everyone Executive Board for the next two years: a sneak peek at what is to come in 2019. A special thank- President: Chuck Canterbury — South Carolina you to Andrew Jackson Lodge #5 for showing us all such Vice President: Jay McDonald — Ohio a good time! Secretary: Patrick Yoes — Louisiana The Expo was once again a huge success, with 137 ven- Treasurer: Tom Penoza — Delaware dors showcasing their products and services to the members. Second Vice President: Les Neri — Pennsylvania Three staff members received Service Awards for their years Sergeant at Arms: Keith Turney — Illinois of dedication to the organization: Jack Parlon (10 years), National Trustees Chairman: Rob Pride — Colorado Michael Coviello (10 years) and Andrew Bittner (20 years). A Congratulations on your election, and thank you for being push was made for donations to the Memorial and Disaster willing to serve the membership!

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 FOP JOURNAL // SEPTEMBER  Jack Dudek Member of the Year 2017: James A. Harrity

Jimmy, as he is commonly known, has been a member of the FOP since 1981, when he became a police of cer with the Delaware River Port Authority. He distinguished himself as an FOP leader by serving as a delegate and vice president for his local lodge, Penn/Jersey Lodge #30. He has served on the Pennsylvania State Lodge Board of Directors for the past 20 years, holding the of ces of trustee, chair- man of trustees, conductor and his current position as second vice president. Jimmy cre- ated a drug and alcohol program for the Port Authority of cers and expanded his program to include the Pennsylvania State Lodge. He also took on the task of assisting FOP families in their most feared hour of need, the line-

of-duty death of a member. Jimmy not only Photos courtesy of Andrew Bittner provides comfort and emotional support, but also guides the families through the daunting AMENDMENT #1 The Grand Lodge National Board of Trustees proposed the following amendment to the Grand Lodge Constitution process of acquiring the local, state and fed- and By-Laws at their Spring National Board of Trustees Meeting March 31st and April 1st, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. eral bene ts that they are due for the sacri ce The proposed change to the National Constitution is under Article 31, Dues, Assessments and Administrative made by their loved one. Fees, Section 1, Paragraphs D & E. Jimmy’s leadership and service didn’t Currently reads: ARTICLE 31 begin with the FOP; it began when he entered Dues, Assessments and Administrative Fees the United States Army 51 years ago. After Section 1. Dues his distinguished service in Vietnam, which D. There shall be assessed by the National Secretary a delinquency fee of ten percent (10%) of the outstand- ing delinquency upon any lodge failing to pay over to the Grand Lodge per capita taxes within thirty (30) ended when he was seriously wounded in a days of the date due. Reinstatement of any lodge suspended by reason of failure to pay per capita shall RMG rocket attack, Jimmy felt the need to be conditioned upon full payment of outstanding per capita plus any delinquency fee. E. In the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event, the National Secretary, in coordination with the serve again. He became a police of cer with state lodge, may waive the delinquency fee for any affected lodges. (Amended 8/15) the Delaware River Port Authority, where he To read: quickly distinguished himself through his ARTICLE 31 Dues, Assessments and Administrative Fees undercover drug work and as tactical com- Section 1. Dues mander for high-angle rescues. Jimmy was D. Reinstatement of any lodge suspended by reason of failure to pay per capita shall be conditioned upon full payment of outstanding per capita and the yearly Administrative fee. also dispatched to Ground Zero the day after Paragraph E would be eliminated since it references late fees. the 9/11 attack, where he served for a seven- Date: March 31, 2017 week period. He has received three Liberty /s/ Chuck Canterbury Patrick Yoes Bell Awards for outstanding service from the National President National Secretary city of Philadelphia. COMMITTEE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT Jimmy’s dedication and service to his CONFERENCE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT brothers and sisters in the FOP, his country, his AMENDMENT #2 department and his community are inspiring. The Grand Lodge National Board of Trustees proposed the following amendment to the Grand Lodge Constitution The FOP is proud to have members like Jimmy and By-Laws at their Spring National Board of Trustees Meeting March 31st and April 1st, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. within its ranks. Congratulations! Continued on page 18 >

WWW.FOP.NET  AMENDMENTS National President, shall receive a per diem allowance of not less than $60.00 per Continued from page 17 > day, nor more than $100.00 per day, as shall be determined by the National Board of Trustees. Each member seeking compensation from or reimbursement by the Grand The proposed change to the National Constitution is under Article 26, Official Journal, Lodge shall furnish to the President a voucher which shall provide a detailed statement Section 3. of expenses incurred and paid by him in the service of the Grand Lodge, which voucher shall be approved or rejected by the President. Currently reads: To read: ARTICLE 26 Official Journal ARTICLE 6 Section 3. The outsourced National Fraternal Order of Police Journal is available to all National Officers Grand Lodge Active Members via mailed hardcopy and electronically. (Amended 8/15) Section 1. Any officer, committee member, or member performing the duties of or service for the Grand Lodge, whether by order of the National Board of Trustees or the To read: National President, shall receive a per diem allowance of not less than $60.00 per ARTICLE 26 day, nor more than $125.00 per day, as shall be determined by the National Board of Official Journal Trustees. Each member seeking compensation from or reimbursement by the Grand Section 3. The outsourced National Fraternal Order of Police Journal is available to all Lodge shall furnish to the President a voucher which shall provide a detailed statement Grand Lodge Active Members via mailed hardcopy and/or electronically. (Amended 8/15) of expenses incurred and paid by him in the service of the Grand Lodge, which voucher Date: March 31, 2017 shall be approved or rejected by the President. /s/ Chuck Canterbury Patrick Yoes Date: March 31, 2017 National President National Secretary /s/ Chuck Canterbury Patrick Yoes National President National Secretary COMMITTEE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT COMMITTEE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT CONFERENCE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT CONFERENCE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT AMENDMENT #3 The Grand Lodge National Board of Trustees proposed the following amendment to the AMENDMENT #5 Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws at their Spring National Board of Trustees Meeting The Grand Lodge National Board of Trustees proposed the following amendment to the March 31st and April 1st, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws at their Spring National Board of Trustees Meeting The proposed change to the National Constitution is under Article 31, Dues, Assessments March 31st and April 1st, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. and Administrative Fees, Section 1, Paragraph A. The proposed change to the National Constitution is under Article 3, Definitions, Section Currently reads: 1, Paragraph B. ARTICLE 31 Currently reads: Dues, Assessments and Administrative Fees ARTICLE 3 Section 1. Dues Definitions A. Each subordinate lodge shall pay through their respective state lodge and, where B. “Full-time employed” shall mean law enforcement officers that are engaged in there is no state lodge directly to the Grand Lodge, an annual per capita tax of ten such employment as their full-time occupation. dollars and fifty cents ($10.50) beginning the second half of per capita for the year To read: 2014 for each member thereof. (Amended 8/13) ARTICLE 3 To read: Definitions ARTICLE 31 B. “Full-time employed” shall mean law enforcement officers that are engaged in such Dues, Assessments and Administrative Fees employment as their full-time occupation as to hours worked and income derived Section 1. Dues as determined by their lodge. The term may also include law enforcement officers A. Each subordinate lodge shall pay through their respective state lodge and, where that are employed with multiple law enforcement agencies and are engaged in such there is no state lodge directly to the Grand Lodge, an annual per capita tax of eleven employment as their full-time occupation on average of at least 30 hours per week. dollars and fifty cents ($11.50) beginning the first half of per capita for the year 2018 The proposed change to the National Constitution is under Article 4, Membership, Section 1. for each member thereof with $1.00 of that amount going to the NFOP Foundation. Currently reads: Date: March 31, 2017 ARTICLE 4 /s/ Chuck Canterbury Patrick Yoes Membership National President National Secretary Section 1. Any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement COMMITTEE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency may ✔ be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of CONFERENCE: ______ADOPT ______REJECT this Constitution. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin. AMENDMENT #4 To read: The Grand Lodge National Board of Trustees proposed the following amendment to the ARTICLE 4 Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws at their Spring National Board of Trustees Meeting Membership March 31st and April 1st, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. Section 1. Any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement The proposed change to the National Constitution & By-Laws is under Article 6, National officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency may Officers, Section 1. be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of this Constitution. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, Currently reads: color, creed, sex, age or national origin. ARTICLE 6 Date: April 1, 2017 National Officers Section 1. Any officer, committee member, or member performing the duties of or /s/ Chuck Canterbury Patrick Yoes service for the Grand Lodge, whether by order of the National Board of Trustees or the National President National Secretary

 FOP JOURNAL // SEPTEMBER  COMMITTEE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT safety and public health, and further that the Grand Lodge is directed to continue its ongo- ing opposition to legalization efforts at the State or local level and to support efforts by the CONFERENCE: ______✔ ADOPT ______REJECT Federal government to combat marijuana abuse under existing Federal law. Additionally, this opposition may not apply to legislation for the prescribed medical use RESOLUTION #1 of marijuana in situations where there is irrefutable medical evidence supported by the The National Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge proposes the following resolution. National Institute of Health for such use and that such use is highly regulated and properly WHEREAS: Under the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug supervised. and is classified as such because of the high potential for abuse and because there is no /s/ Patrick Yoes, National Secretary, Fraternal Order of Police accepted medical use for marijuana that is recognized by the Federal government; WHEREAS: In 1998, the Grand Lodge was among the first national organizations to RESOLUTION #2 oppose State and local efforts to legalize this dangerous drug; At the 63rd Biennial Conference of the Fraternal Oder of Police, the Delegates and Mem- WHEREAS: Despite consistent and vigorous opposition from the Grand Lodge as well bers in Nashville, Tennessee, August 27–31, 2017, acknowledge the difficulties faced by as other law enforcement, public safety and public health organizations, certain States citizens across our great nation who have mental health issues. We rise in an effort to sup- have legalized the use, sale, production and possession of marijuana for recreational and port education on this issue so that officers may better understand mental health issues. purported medicinal reasons which is at variance with existing Federal law; By better understanding mental health issues and resources, our members may work in WHEREAS: Public safety is threatened by the growing use of marijuana nationwide with partnership with mental health care providers to refer citizens to appropriate resources. the greatest negative impact in States that no longer comport with existing Federal law; WHEREAS: The Fraternal Order of Police represents over 325,000 members WHEREAS: Studies have shown that persons who use marijuana at age 17 or younger worldwide; are four times more likely to become addicted to opioids, contributing to the national epi- WHEREAS: The members of the Fraternal Order of Police are active and retired law demic of opioid-related deaths that now claim more lives per year than automobile crashes enforcement officers, some of which have themselves been affected by mental health and firearms combined; issues or have family members who are diagnosed with mental health issues; WHEREAS: Studies show that teens who use marijuana at least once per month are WHEREAS: The Crisis Intervention Team training known as the “Memphis Model” has 13 times more likely to use another drug like cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine; helped many law enforcement officers across the nation to gain a better understanding of WHEREAS: A joint study conducted by the University of Colorado, John Hopkins Uni- mental health issues and how to best assist those experiencing a mental health crisis; versity and Harvard Medical School about the impact of legalization in Colorado determined WHEREAS: The Crisis Intervention Team training has been recognized as a best prac- the following: tice model by multiple organizations including NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), • Evidence of a persistent black market for marijuana which may increase the presence America Association of People of Color Against Suicide, Department of Justice and the of Mexican drug cartels which are bringing in other drugs like heroin; Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA; • Some cartels have stopped shipping marijuana into Colorado, but now control growing WHEREAS: The Crisis Intervention Team training has proven to be an incredible tool for operations and export it to other markets; overcoming the stigma associated with mental illness; • Higher rates of traffic fatalities while driving under the influence of marijuana; • Increase in marijuana-related poisonings and hospital visits; WHEREAS: Annually one in five adults in America experience a mental illness. • No reduction in crime or significant increase in tax revenues; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The delegates here assembled • Use of marijuana by children less than 17 years of age is rising faster than the announce their support for Crisis Intervention Team “Memphis Model” training. national average and arrests of juveniles for marijuana-related offenses are up 5%; /s/ Corey Nooner, Oklahoma City Lodge #123 • There are more marijuana businesses in Colorado than McDonald’s and Starbucks combined; • Noncompliance with tax law on marijuana businesses is more than 30%; RESOLUTION #4 • Homelessness in Colorado has increased by 50% from indigent newcomers seeking At the 63rd Biennial Conference of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Delegates and Mem- easy access to the drug; bers assembled in Nashville, Tennessee, August 27–31, 2017, rise in support of the Broth- • Marijuana-related fatalities increased to a high of 115 in 2015; and ers and Sisters in the Albuquerque Police Department. We rise in the spirit of our founders • Drug and narcotics-related crimes in Colorado have increased an average of 11% per Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle, who through their leadership and example worked to year since legalization and marijuana-related offenses have increased 34% in public improve the wages and working conditions for the men and women in law enforcement schools. and founded the Fraternal Order of Police in 1915. WHEREAS: Marijuana, like any illegal drug, is intrinsically linked to the violence of drug The men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department have courageously and with trafficking, and is not “harmless”; great pride and sacrifice continued to provide police services to the citizens of Albuquerque WHEREAS: Driving under the influence of marijuana is a growing public safety issue despite the crisis over a lack of officers and allegations of depriving the citizens of their and there is no standard or reliable analysis available to law enforcement officers to identify civil rights. These men and women at great risk to their lives continue to work for safer the impairment of a driver who has used marijuana; neighborhoods in Albuquerque. WHEREAS: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2013–2014 study WHEREAS: The Albuquerque Police Department continues to suffer from poor leader- of weekend nighttime drivers showed that 12.6% of drivers tested positive for THC, an ship and a shortage of sworn officers; increase of 48% from that number in 2007; WHEREAS: The Albuquerque Police Department is severely understaffed and does not WHEREAS: There have multiple requests made to the Drug Enforcement Administra- have an adequate number of officers available to provide appropriate police services; tion to reschedule marijuana and all have been rejected; and WHEREAS: The Albuquerque Police Department had 857 police officers in October WHEREAS: There have been multiple bills introduced in Congress that would amend 1996 and the number of police officers in July 2015 remains approximately the same the Controlled Substances Act with respect to marijuana and none have received consid- even though the population of Albuquerque has grown; eration, thanks in part to the opposition of the Grand Lodge and other public safety and WHEREAS: The number of retirements, loss of officers to other higher paying depart- public health groups; ments, the inability to attract new recruits due to lack of pay comparability and incentives WHEREAS: There may be medical conditions for which the National Institute of Health has caused the Albuquerque Police Department to remain static in its staffing levels; determines that the prescribed use of marijuana or its components may provide relief to WHEREAS: The Uniform Crime Report indicates that departments should have 2.4 patients suffering from such conditions; officers per 1,000 citizens the Albuquerque Police Department should have more sworn NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The delegates here assembled officers; recognize the fact that marijuana is a dangerous drug that poses a real threat to public Continued on page 20 >

WWW.FOP.NET  RESOLUTIONS and we urge our members to continue to hold it in highest esteem and treat it with Continued from page 19 > utmost respect and reverence. And that this flag represents a venerated symbol to the friends and families of officers WHEREAS: Albuquerque Police Department in March 2001, as reported by the Albu- who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, and further, that the querque City Council, was “dead last in comparative pay”; process of grieving and healing is a deeply personal and varied process which cannot WHEREAS: The Albuquerque Police Department is struggling to retain officers and be dictated by others: and further, that law enforcement administrators should, recruit officers and the City of Albuquerque is not negotiating in good faith with the repre- whenever possible, strive to promote a working environment which honors the fallen sentatives of men and women in the department; and promotes emotional wellbeing in the workplace. WHEREAS: The men and women in the Albuquerque Police Department continue /s/ Andy Maybo Rod Edwards to fight crime because the “rank and file” have taken an oath to serve and protect the President, DC Lodge #1 President, Oregon State Lodge citizens of Albuquerque despite a lack of support from a majority of the elected officials and appointed leadership; RESOLUTION #6 WHEREAS: The safety of the citizens of Albuquerque is of the utmost importance The Fraternal Order of Police being the world’s largest organization of law enforce- and priority number one for the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department ment officers, consisting of over 330,000 members dedicated to serving and protect- regardless of political interference and unwarranted investigations; and ing the rights and privileges of all members of society; WHEREAS: Albuquerque is reported to be on the list of top cities for auto thefts, WHEREAS: The Fraternal Order of Police is made up of quality men and women property crimes, violent crimes and armed robberies; of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, political ideals and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The delegates and members of the beliefs; Fraternal Order of Police here assembled at the 63rd Biennial National Conference in WHEREAS: Growing protests by groups who promote hate, racism, violence, and Nashville, Tennessee, August 27–31, 2017, hereby support and endorse the efforts of the destruction of property have clouded the issues and misperceptions on all sides of men and women in the Albuquerque Police Department to increase their staffing levels, to controversial national topics; achieve better pay and working conditions and their commitment and sworn duty to serve WHEREAS: All members of the Fraternal Order of Police have sworn an oath and protect the citizens of Albuquerque. to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all /s/ Bob Martinez, President, Albuquerque Lodge #1 enemies foreign and domestic; WHEREAS: The First Amendment of the United States of America ensures the RESOLUTION #5 right to free speech, peaceful assembly and expression, and; Resolution submitted by the members of Washington, DC, Lodge #1 in conjunction with WHEREAS: Protests consisting of hate, violence, and destruction of property are the members of the Oregon State Lodge propose the following resolution to the delegates inconsistent with the rights envisioned by the founding fathers of these United States at the 63rd Biennial National Fraternal Order of Police Conference regarding the subdued of America; American flag with the blue line running through it. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The delegates and members of the WHEREAS: The American flag is a symbol of freedom and peace and is never to cause Fraternal Order of Police here assembled at the 63rd Biennial National Conference in fear or discomfort to any person unless they are an enemy of the United States of America Nashville, Tennessee, August 27–31, 2017, hereby declare and condemn any actions and; taken by any group directed at suppressing free speech, or promoting hate, racism, WHEREAS: The American flag that is black and white with a blue line running through violence or any other action that promotes the abridging of any rights guaranteed by it is representative of the relationship between community and peace officers, law enforce- the Constitution of the United States of America. ment as protectors of peace and freedom, general support for law enforcement, and /s/ Robert Jenkins, President, Miami Beach Fraternal Order of Police commemoration of fallen peace officers, and; WHEREAS: The American flag that is black and white with a blue line running through RESOLUTION #7 it shall not be interpreted as a symbol of hate or a symbol that opposes any American The Louisiana State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police proposes the following values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and; resolution: WHEREAS: The American flag that is black and white with a blue line running through WHEREAS: On June 15, 2017, Louisiana Representative Steve Scalise, Majority it has been labeled by radical groups as a hate symbol in an effort to degrade America’s Whip for the House of Representatives, and other Republican lawmakers, were dedicated men and women who committed their lives to public safety; attacked by a lone gunman armed with multiple weapons while practicing for the WHEREAS: There already exists a well-established social norm in the United States Congressional baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia; where memorial American flags are used as a symbol to commemorate the fallen, includ- WHEREAS: As a result of his position as Majority Whip, Rep. Scalise was assigned ing their families, and to show support for the living men and women in many different a protective detail comprised of Capitol Police officers; professions, to include but not limited to the military, and other first responders; WHEREAS: Those Capitol Police officers acted immediately to address the threat NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The members of the Fraternal to Rep. Scalise and others; Order of Police here assembled at the 63rd Biennial Conference in Nashville, TN, urges that a media statement be issued declaring the American flag that is black and white with WHEREAS: Those Capitol Police officers, David Bailey and Crystal Grimer, ran a blue line running through it is recognized worldwide as a symbol worn or displayed by toward the danger; peace officers of this country and symbolizes: WHEREAS: In spite of sustaining serious injuries, Officers Bailey and Grimer neu- • Preservation of the rule of law tralized the threat, saving the life of Rep. Scalise and the lives of the others present at • Protection of peace and freedom the baseball practice that day; • The sacrifice of the fallen and the dedication of those who have served and continue NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The delegates present to serve at the 63rd biennial meeting of the National Fraternal Order of Police recognize BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: A media statement is to be issued setting the heroism of Officer Bailey and Officer Grimer, as well as the officers responding forth that the American flag that is black and white with a blue line running through it is a from the Alexandria Virginia Police Department. The delegates further recognize the symbol of peace, respect, and honor and should never be interpreted as a symbol for hate officers’ bravery while protecting Rep. Scalise and other congressional members and or antagonism. staff present. That the American flag that is black and white with a blue line running through it is /s/ Louisiana State Lodge worn or displayed by peace officers in the United States and is never to be used in any manner which would imply or insinuate animosity, hate or disrespect in any form

 FOP JOURNAL // SEPTEMBER  By NFOP Secretary Patrick Yoes significant. It portrays a crucial history lesson on violence against law enforcement and a representation of the tightrope that cops walk e are ordinary people who answer a higher calling of every day, in every city and every town. public service, and at times we are called upon to do Upholding the law is not easy and has evolved to include the role W extraordinary things. Our jobs are often rewarding, of therapist, marriage counselor, addiction specialist and spiritual mostly mundane and sometimes terrifying. We are on the front lines advisor. Police officers see the worst of humanity. They witness the of a war between order and chaos in communities all across America. cruelty and brutality that most run away from and see only through We finish our shifts, go home and hug our families. We try to the often-biased lens of the media. shield our loved ones from the pain of a raging storm of emotions Who do officers turn to when they are overcome by stress? No deep inside of us. We are haunted by sights that cannot be unseen. amount of training prepares them for the fight of their life they may We struggle to understand the conflicts we witness and the carnage encounter on any given shift. Police officers are at tremendous and perpetrated by people most would like to think don’t exist. Even ever-increasing risk, targeted because of the uniform they choose to after our worst days, we pull ourselves out of bed, suit up, put wear, and ambush attacks don’t always mean someone lying in wait. on our badge, strap on a gun and do it all over again. We are It’s about the element of surprise. The heightened atmosphere of anti- America’s first responders, and it is not in our DNA to leave our police protests adds fuel to this fire and strains already tense police communities unprotected. departments. Yet, every day, officers show up for work and continue Over 1,500 attendees at the 2017 National Fraternal Order of to protect and serve even those who hold them in such contempt. Police Conference in Nashville were treated to a special screening of This film is a powerful reminder that if we look closely, cops are a documentary that offers a humanizing look at line-of-duty police just regular people who selflessly and thanklessly put their lives on deaths across the country and how these losses affect those close to the line every single day. the fallen, as well as the communities they serve. Fallen is available on demand from your local cable provider, iTunes, From the first moment, Fallen grips you and squeezes every emo- Amazon, Google Play and Vimeo. For more information about the film tion. Simultaneously inspirational and terrifyingly real, this film feels and theatrical screenings, visit www.fallenproject.com.

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FOP Agenda Moves in House and Senate

t this writing, the House is on its Just the Facts: annual August recess and the Senate, Aafter rejecting health care legislation, It was a strong summer for the FOP’s legislative agenda, with both the remains in session. The National Legislative House and the Senate passing numerous bills supporting public safety. Office is proud to report that many of the Three have been signed into law thus far: the Rapid DNA Act, the American bills we wrote about in the previous issue have advanced and three have been signed Law Enforcement Heroes Act and — an especially significant victory — into law. We look forward to completing the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act. In another win for work on these bills when Congress returns law enforcement, the Justice Department announced the restoration and after Labor Day. expansion of the federal asset forfeiture program.

House Advances FOP-Backed Bills Since our last writing, we’re pleased to Benefits (PSOB) Improvements Act, should be applied immediately to address the report that the FOP’s legislative agenda would make key changes to the Pub- unacceptable claims backlog as well as delays prevailed on the House floor. The following lic Safety Officers’ Benefit program to to future claims. The FOP was particularly bills were all passed in the House by voice improve transparency and account- supportive of the provision that will allow vote under a suspension of the rules: ability as well as reduce the existing the U.S. Justice Department to potentially • H.R. 510, the Rapid DNA Act, backlog of claims. adopt standards developed by other federal would implement the use of Rapid • S. 583, the American Law Enforce- agencies, as well as the provision that DNA instruments to inform ment Heroes Act, would prioritize requires the program, when making determi- decisions about pretrial release or the hiring of veterans and reservists nations on PSOB claims, to give substantial detention and their conditions, solve through the hiring program admin- weight to the evidence and findings of fact and prevent violent crimes and other istered by the Office of Community presented by a public agency. In this case, crimes, exonerate the innocent and Oriented Policing Services (COPS). too, we believe that this provision should be prevent DNA analysis backlogs. Following House and Senate action, interpreted and applied broadly. • H.R. 695, the Child Protection S. 583 and S. 419 were transmitted to the The House also held votes on other Improvements Act, would allow president to be signed into law. In addition, FOP-supported bills: organizations that serve children and just before the Journal’s deadline, the Senate • H.R 115, the Thin Blue Line Act, the elderly to use the FBI database took up and passed H.R. 510 and sent that which would increase the penalty to conduct background checks on bill to the president, who is expected to sign for offenders who kill or attempt to potential employees. it sometime before the National Biennial kill law enforcement or other public • H.R. 1428, the American Law Conference. safety officers, passed on a 271–143 Enforcement Heroes Act, would National President Canterbury and I vote. prioritize the hiring of veterans and attended the White House signing ceremony • H.R. 1039, the Probation Offi- reservists through the hiring program for the PSOB Improvements Act, which cer Protection Act, which would administered by the Office of Com- was a significant FOP victory. The PSOB amend Section 3606 of Title 18 munity Oriented Policing Services program is severely backlogged and has been of the United States Code to grant (COPS). in considerable disarray since its regula- probation officers authority to arrest • H.R. 1616, the Strengthening State tory changes were implemented nearly a hostile third parties who obstruct and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act, decade ago. Several attorneys general have or impede a probation officer in the would authorize the National Com- attempted to address the shortcomings of performance of official duties, passed puter Forensics Institute to provide the program to no avail, and the FOP has on a 229–177 vote. assistance and training to local and urged Congress to act. The new law will • H.R. 1761, the Protection Against state law enforcement agencies inves- provide much-needed transparency and Child Exploitation Act, which would tigating and prosecuting cybercrimes. accountability. It also makes improvements • S. 419, the Public Safety Officers’ to the claims process — improvements that Continued on page 24 >

WWW.FOP.NET  WASHINGTON REPORT equipment programs administered by the U.S. Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions Continued from page 23 > federal government. He urged the sub- III at the U.S. Department of Justice to committee to take action on H.R. 2228, announce the restoration and, in the case of close an existing loophole in cur- the Law Enforcement Mental Health and criminal organizations, the expansion of the rent statute by clarifying certain Wellness Act. He also spoke in support of federal asset forfeiture program. definitions in child pornography law, other state and local assistance programs The program is a vital tool for law passed on a 368–51 vote. critical to our members, including the enforcement, especially for those state and • H.R. 1892, the Honoring Home- hiring program administered by the Office local agencies that use the equitable sharing town Heroes Act, which would on Community Oriented Policing Services program to allow them to reinvest resources amend the U.S. flag code to allow (COPS) and the Edward Byrne Memo- to fight crime in their communities. The state governors to order that the rial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne-JAG) new directive will standardize the process for U.S. flag be flown at half-staff in the program. federal adoption of cases and include greater event of a line-of-duty death of a law He also told the subcommittee: “Right transparency. Restrictions put into place enforcement or other public safety now, my members are very concerned about by the previous administration reduced the officer, passed on a 411–1 vote. their safety. According to a recent FBI report ability of state and local law enforcement to All of these House-passed bills are now analyzing 50 cases in which an officer was participate, and the program’s restoration pending in the Senate. shot and killed, 28% of the assailants were is a positive development that shows this In addition, the House Committee on motivated by a hatred for police or for administration has made combating crime, the Judiciary favorably reported H.R. 613, social/political reasons. Others were simply particularly organized crime, a priority. the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correc- out to ‘get justice’ and told their friends National President Canterbury also tional Officer Self-Protection Act, which and family members or used social media urged local and state lodges to counter the would direct the Bureau of Prisons to make to communicate their intent to murder a flood of poorly researched media stories secure firearms storage areas accessible to police officer. The FOP has argued for some attacking the program written by people employees at all of its facilities, on a voice years that hateful vitriol, amplified by social who do not understand how it actually vote. The bill has not been scheduled for media, is leading to violence directed at law works. Our members in every state should floor action, but we are hopeful that it will enforcement officers, and this report bears make sure their local media outlets know the have passed before the Conference. that out. truth: This program helps communities and “Our views of law enforcement as a makes them safer. Senate Moves on FOP Agenda society have changed in the past few years, Civil asset forfeiture helps victims of The Senate considered and passed the and the respect we once had in our commu- crime and can provide material support following bills by unanimous consent: nities and among our elected leaderships has to law enforcement for things like bullet- • S. 139, the Rapid DNA Act greatly diminished. The lack of support from resistant vests, opioid overdose rescue kits • S. 419, the Public Safety Officers’ our local, state and federal leaders, who are and improved training. The seizures also Benefits Improvement Act often too quick to denounce a police action get drugs, illegal firearms, ammunition and • S. 583, the American Law Enforce- or the decision of an individual officer, has explosives off the streets. ment Heroes Act contributed significantly to this erosion of Some politicians have attacked, or will • S. 782, the Providing Resources, trust and support. Today, after an incident attack, the program. These politicians need Officers, and Technology to Eradicate that becomes violent and involves the use to hear from the FOP. The new policies Cyber Threats to (PROTECT) Our of force, even in cases where suspects were create several new protections for inno- Children Act, which would reau- known to have violent, criminal histories, cent property owners, as well as increased thorize the Internet Crimes Against the first narrative in the media is that the oversight and greater transparency. This Children (ICAC) Task Forces police ‘acted stupidly’ or used ‘excessive program has a long history of success in • S. 867, the Law Enforcement Mental force’ or engaged in deliberate ‘police brutal- fighting crime, and we are pleased to have Health and Wellness Act ity.’ Elected officials usually echo this false it restored and rejuvenated in this admin- As noted above, H.R. 510, S. 419 and S. narrative instead of challenging it. istration. 583 were signed into law. “Mr. Chairman, every American deserves due process of law and no one Support the PAC! Canterbury Testifies Before House should be condemned without the facts, The National Fraternal Order of Police Subcommittee not an individual and certainly not an Political Action Committee (NFOP PAC) At the invitation of Representative Trey entire profession.” is an essential part of our National Legisla- C. Gowdy, chairman of the House Subcom- The FOP continues to work with our tive Program. The NFOP PAC is a very mittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland allies on Capitol Hill to develop legisla- effective way to represent our members on Security and Investigations, National tion making the deliberate targeting of law Capitol Hill by supporting candidates who President Chuck Canterbury appeared at enforcement officers a federal crime. support our members and the profession a hearing entitled “Challenges Facing Law of law enforcement. The FOP is the oldest Enforcement in the 21st Century.” FOP Stands With AG Sessions on Asset and largest law enforcement organization, President Canterbury discussed police Forfeiture so it is crucial that we keep our PAC strong. “militarization” and the importance of Rick Fulginiti, chairman of the National We are challenging each FOP member in restoring the integrity of the surplus Legislative Committee of the FOP, joined your lodge to make a one-time or monthly

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2018 NFOP Legal Counselor Seminar

he next National Fraternal Order of Just the Facts: Police Legal Counselor Seminar has been set for February 22–23, 2018, T The 2018 FOP Legal Counselor Seminar for law enforcement attorneys in Las Vegas. We have a very diverse and and others interested in public safety legal issues will be held on February powerful series of presentations scheduled that we believe will provide invaluable 22–23 in Las Vegas. Presentations from a variety of experts will cover civil insight, information and experience in rights allegations, body cameras, trial techniques, conflicts of interest, representing our law enforcement com- legislative policies, legal defense and more. munity. Donald R. Aubry, Steve Bukaty and Matthew Huntsman will provide an also have a presentation from the Legal or actual, and other considerations that overview of Section 1983 actions relevant Defense Plan representatives, discussing could impact an attorney’s license to prac- to today’s police officers. They will sum- the benefits of the plan and answering any tice law are topics of this conversation. marize the essential elements of a 1983 questions. We will also have a presentation from action (relating to alleged civil rights George Laughrun’s presentation will the Honorable Chief Judge R. Guy Cole abuses), and will discuss in detail the focus on trial techniques in high-profile Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and police cases, including motion practice Sixth Circuit. He will provide an overview other relevant federal laws. Finally, their and hearings, preparation for jury voir of cases in the Sixth Circuit relating to presentation will cover qualified immu- dire, witness statements, jury instruc- law enforcement. Judge Cole became the nity, its elements and recent case law on tions, mediation, security for lawyers and chief judge of the Sixth Circuit on August the subject. officers, the use of mock juries, internet 15, 2014; his diverse range of experience Gwen Callender, Russ Carnahan and matters and employment issues that relate includes both public service and private Steve Mathews will provide a presenta- to an officer while on trial, as well as post- practice, as a litigator for the U.S. Depart- tion entitled “20/20 Hindsight: Body trial matters. He will provide copies of ment of Justice, a law firm partner and Cameras in Law Enforcement.” This topic motions used in a recent trial that resulted a bankruptcy judge. Judge Cole brings a will include a discussion of the defense of in a hung jury in favor of the officer and a unique perspective that will benefit us all. University of Cincinnati Police Officer dismissal by the prosecutor’s office. I hope you will agree and pass the word Ray Tensing by the lawyer who repre- We will have a presentation by Doug to the various attorneys who represent law sented him during two criminal trials Squires, who is a senior litigation counsel enforcement officers. on the charges of murder, both of which and assistant U.S. attorney for the South- Tim Mullaney of Labor Services will resulted in hung juries. The presentation ern District of Ohio. He will provide an be responsible for registering attorneys. will also address key issues in negotiat- overview of Brady, Giglio and conflict of Tim can be contacted at 88 Mary Anna ing body-camera requirements from the interest in law enforcement cases. His Drive, Dover, Delaware, 19901; at (302) attorney who negotiated the policy for presentation will explore the constitu- 270-8865; or at [email protected]. Capital City Lodge #9 in Columbus, tional foundation of Brady and Giglio, and Thank you for the opportunity to Ohio. In addition, the presentation will how the courts interpret and apply these serve. include the legal standard to be used when two cases. This will include a discussion of reviewing uses of force that are captured the discoverability of the police personnel on a body-worn camera and when officers files and what degree of reliability must should be permitted to review body-worn be shown before an allegation of miscon- camera video, as well as the pros and cons duct is discoverable. When conflicts of of body-worn cameras. interest arise in the representation of law President Canterbury will provide an enforcement clients, prosecutors have overview of the major legislative policies many options, including court involve- and current issues impacting law enforce- ment. Knowing when conflicts cannot ment throughout the nation. We will be waived, whether they are potential

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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING Anniversary The National Fraternal Order of Police University (NFOPU) has successfully paved the way for hundreds of FOP members to pursue higher or Uniontown, Pennsylvania 1 he conclusion of the 63rd National continued education. Biennial Conference of the Grand Huntington, West Virginia 1 Akron, Ohio 1 Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police T Toledo, Ohio 1 is cause for another 100-year celebration. Grand Rapids, Michigan 1 2017 marks 100 years since our great orga- Sioux Falls, South Dakota 1 nization’s first National Conference. It was Charles Town, WV Indianapolis, Indiana 1 held in the FOP’s birthplace, Pittsburgh, Lexington, Kentucky 1 Pennsylvania, on October 15–17, 1917. Norfolk, Virginia 1 FOP founders Delbert H. Nagle and Martin Las Vegas, Nevada 1 T. O’Toole served as “Grand President” and Baltimore, Maryland 1 Washington, DC “Recording Secretary,” respectively. Knoxville, Tennessee 1 40 cities have hosted the conference over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1 the years. The city of Pittsburgh has hosted six times, and a total of 16 conferences have As an organization, we must never forget been held in the state of Pennsylvania over those who came before us, or the impor- Kent, OH the past century. tance of the conferences of yesteryear that National conferences have been going on allowed ideas to be exchanged, fostered for 100 years, 63 of them. This is where we networking among like-minded people, and have been: provided an atmosphere to allow us to grow Tiffin, OH in power, strength, numbers and knowledge. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 6 The things we fight for today really aren’t Phoenix, Arizona 5 any different from what we fought for a Louisville, Kentucky 3 century ago. Mobile, Alabama 2 Cypress, CA Michael L. Barrett of the Wilkes-Barre Orlando, Florida 2 Police Department served as the Grand Cincinnati, Ohio 2 Lodge’s third National President. He made New Orleans, Louisiana 2 Scranton, Pennsylvania 2 the following comments at the 10th Annual Cincinnati, OH Erie, Pennsylvania 2 Convention of Fraternal Order of Police, held Reading, Pennsylvania 2 in Buffalo, New York, on August 16, 1926: Nashville, Tennessee 2 Fort Wayne, Indiana 2 “A Right to Ask for What Belongs to Us” “Back in 1915, the 23 police officers Canton, Ohio 2 San Diego, CA Miami Beach, Florida 2 who organized it [the FOP] no doubt had Providence, Rhode Island 2 in mind the Biblical saying, ‘Give to Caesar Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1 the things that are Caesar’s and to God the Albuquerque, New Mexico 1 things that are God’s.’ Therefore, as public Fayette, IA Virginia Beach, Virginia 1 servants, if we give to the public the things Long Beach, California 1 that belong to the public, we have the right Salt Lake City, Utah 1 to ask for what belongs to us. That is what Youngstown, Ohio 1 the Fraternal Order of Police I think had in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 1 mind when they organized.” Minneapolis, MN Buffalo, New York 1 James Flores is the Chairman of the National South Bend, Indiana 1 FOP History Committee and a member of Albu- Allentown, Pennsylvania 1 querque Lodge #1. The members of the History Atlantic City, New Jersey 1 Committee are Dewey Stokes (Ohio), Bill Nolan Forest City, IA Gary, Indiana 1 (Illinois) and Adolf South (Alabama).

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he Grand Lodge Auxiliary’s 38th offer the beautiful challenge coin depicting auxiliaries advertise their fundraisers, Biennial Conference provided a replica of the Medal of Valor presented inviting member participation nationwide. Tsomething for everyone. This year’s to the families of our fallen heroes at the The Informer is designed to equip our informative presentations were designed Memorial Service in May and the United members with up-to-date reports from the with emphasis on auxiliary offices, from States Capitol on the back. Sales of these Grand Lodge Auxiliary, along with news of subordinate to state to national, in an striking coins have allowed the Auxiliary to events and projects of other auxiliaries and effort to provide the leaders and future make donations to the Fraternal Order of their members. If you would like to receive leaders of the Auxiliary with instruction Police Foundation. At this year’s Confer- this monthly electronic publication, please and insight. The evening events planned by ence, the Grand Lodge Auxiliary again contact the editor at auxinformer@gmail. the Andrew Jackson Lodge #5 in Nashville presented the Foundation with a very nice com and provide your name and lodge or added an opportunity to relax and enjoy contribution. auxiliary affiliation. the city. We enjoyed our stay in their fair The Auxiliary Informer is the monthly The brief visual presentation during the city and thank them for their hospitality. electronic newsletter of the Grand Lodge Auxiliary report on the FOP Conference The Auxiliary Expo booth illustrated Auxiliary, which keeps members advised floor depicted events of various subordi- many of the projects and programs of of progress of National programs as well as nate and state auxiliaries throughout the the Auxiliary, and I hope all attendees events happening in state and subordinate country. The events were planned to sup- were able to visit the booth to learn more auxiliaries nationwide. Articles welcoming port the members of the Fraternal Order of about the Auxiliary. We received several newly formed auxiliaries and articles from Police, some to raise funds used to support inquiries on initiating an auxiliary and local auxiliaries sharing their latest success- Auxiliary projects and those of the FOP, will be following up on these requests for ful membership projects are published to and some to gather together members of information. provide other auxiliaries with new ideas. both organizations to celebrate our broth- The Grand Lodge Auxiliary, initiated The National Auxiliary promotes our ers and sisters in blue. by the Auxiliary’s National Peace Officers’ ways-and-means projects and committee- The Auxiliary is ready to work for Memorial Service Committee, continues to sponsored raffles, while state and local you. We are the wives, husbands, sons, daughters, parents, siblings and extended family members of your lodge. We are the Qualification Targets frontline supporters of your law enforce- ment community. What impacts and involves you impacts and involves us. We have a direct vested interest in you, your job, your welfare and your lives. As we continue our efforts to support law enforcement and their families, we work Qualification Targets Inc. closely with our parent lodges on fund- Your Leading Source For raisers and events to ensure that FOP Training Targets members and their families know that Cardboard Targets we will “Never Let Them Walk Alone.” Ear Protection We would be pleased to provide you with Eye Protection more information regarding how you can Gun Cleaning join the Auxiliary or how to organize an Training Ammunition auxiliary for your lodge. The Auxiliary can And Much, MUCH MORE! be reached via www.fop.net/CmsPage. aspx?id=4. www.TARGETS.net // WRITE TO US! Contact the National Auxiliary at [email protected] to learn more about oppor- 866-498-8228 tunities to support law enforcement families.

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