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President Yoes - the “‘Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act”

I am writing on behalf of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police to advise you of our support for S.2982, the “‘Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act.” In 2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified that drug traffickers were increasingly relying on online platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram to circulate deadly counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Individuals who purchase these pills, which are primarily advertised to young people as routine over-the-counter prescription drugs, are not aware that these pills are often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl. Despite the significant risk posed by these online sales, Federal agencies lack reliable data to follow these transactions and gain an accurate perspective on the effectiveness of potential countermeasures.

Police Officer Shot in our Country Nationally

Data Collected by the National FOP from January, 2024 until May 30, 2024

Phoenix Lodge 2 Thanks Veterans and their Families

As we approach this Veterans' Day, all of us with FOP Lodge 2 want to pay tribute to our military veterans and the many law enforcement professionals who also have served in the military. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our communities safe and to protecting the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. So far this year in the United States, more than 328 police officers have been shot in the line of duty. Every American who puts his or her life on the line in service to our country is in our thoughts and our hearts on Veterans' Day. Thank you, one...

Statement From Phoenix Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2 Regarding U.S. Department of Justice Investigation

The Phoenix Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2 has represented police officers in the City of Phoenix for 85 years. Never before has public safety in our City faced such an existential moment. Should the Phoenix City Council vote “yes” to a consent decree that effectively hands over control of the Phoenix Police Department to the U.S. Department of Justice, that single political decision will have extremely dangerous consequences for every Phoenix resident, every police officer, every worker and every visitor to our city.

All About Arizona News - DOJ

Phoenix FOP Prez: City Must Challenge DOJ Findings, Say No To Federal Takeover of PD, My 20 years as a Phoenix police officer brought me close to danger countless times, but never a threat as extreme as the danger looming in our City today. Soon, the U.S. The Department of Justice will conclude its 13-month-long, $2-million investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.

Be Prepared for All Emergencies with Us

Fall is a great time to reflect on ourselves and our families. With large holidays coming up centered around our families, friends, and those we love, it’s a great time to evaluate how prepared you and your family are for an emergency...

2022 BJS Report Contacts Between Police And The Public

Contacts Between Police and the Public, 2020 NCJ Number 304527Author(s) Susannah N. Tapp, PhD, and Elizabeth J. Davis, BJS StatisticiansDate Published November 2022Publication Series Contacts between Police and the Public Description This report is part of a series that began in 1996 and examines the nature and frequency of contact with police as reported by U.S. residents, including demographic characteristics, types of contact, and perceptions of police misconduct, threats of force, or ...