National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) press release dated September 6, 2024, announcing endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. The statement from Patrick Yoes, National President of FOP, highlights key reasons for the endorsement, including Trump's stance on public safety and border security. It details the FOP's unique endorsement process and mentions that Trump had significant support, surpassing the required two-thirds majority from State Lodges. Yoes underscores Trump's first-term support for law enforcement and his opposition to the 'defund the police' movement. The release explains that the FOP considered responses from both the Trump and Harris-Walz campaigns before making its decision. The FOP claims responsibility to their 800,000 members and emphasizes their influential voice in law enforcement. Contact information provided for further inquiries is Tim Richardson, with a phone number listed as (202) 547-8189.
Written document from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), detailing the organization's mission, endorsement history in presidential elections, and a specific endorsement of Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. Includes a statement on the importance of political endorsements for law enforcement officers and a brief history of the organization. The text emphasizes the FOP's commitment to improving the working conditions for law enforcement through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. The document also mentions the FOP's stance on various presidential candidates since 1992 and underscores the organization’s influence and advocacy in the U.S. law enforcement community. The document concludes with a mention of the FOP's founding year, membership size, and headquarters locations in Nashville, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., followed by a URL for further information.
