President Trump: End the Federalization of Local Police Departments by Terminating ‘Consent Decrees’

President Trump: End the Federalization of Local Police Departments by Terminating ‘Consent Decrees’

Federal consent decrees imposed on local police departments are court enforced rules initiated by the federal government, typically the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), after an allegation of misconduct. The court appoints a monitor who reports on compliance to the court. The court decides when, if ever, the department is released from federal oversight. The Read more »

The National Police Association Endorses the Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act (S. 5117)

Indianapolis, November 11, 2024 – The National Police Association (NPA) announced today its support for the Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act (S. 5117), a new federal bill introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). This proposed legislation mandates the deportation to the United States of fugitives who have committed crimes in the United Read more »

Stop Extremist Prosecutors from Criminally Charging Police Officers for Defending Themselves

Audio of the shooting that took the life of Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez. It reflects the climate “progressive prosecutors” have created by criminally charging police officers for doing their job. A climate where officers second guess themselves and are endangered by hesitating to act. The rise of “progressive prosecutors” who criminally charge police officers Read more »

The responsibility for individuals with severe mental health issues does not, and should not, rest on police officers’ shoulders alone.

In Columbus, Ohio, a tragedy unfolded when police officers were forced to make a split-second decision, resulting in the death of Colin Jennings, a man in the midst of a mental health crisis. On that cold February morning, the Columbus Police Department responded to a 911 call describing Jennings’ erratic behavior and threats to himself Read more »

Why Homeschoolers Need a Balanced View on Policing: Exploring the NPA’s Essential Course on Law Enforcement

The National Police Association’s (NPA) free elective credit homeschool course, Defending Law Enforcement & Restoring Criminal Justice, is a timely and necessary addition to the curriculum for today’s high school homeschool students. In an era where law enforcement is often misrepresented, this criminal justice homeschool course aims to provide students from grades 9 through 12 Read more »

Traffic Cops Warn Motorists of ‘Tire Gators’

By Stephen Owsinski  Every state in America has a law enforcement agency expressly dedicated to patrolling the highways and byways, monitoring the flow of vehicular traffic, enforcing violations of motor vehicle laws, and eyeballing unsafe equipment on cars and trucks that imperil all users of transportation lanes. Those travel lanes have constant contact by tires…lots Read more »

The National Police Association Mobile Billboard Brings the Support the Police Message to Philadelphia

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 4, 2024 — The National Police Association (NPA) took its mobile billboard to Philadelphia the week of October 20th. NPA’s pro-police billboards aim to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. By encouraging public support for police, these messages enhance officers’ sense of purpose and reinforce their legitimacy, while Read more »

Police Therapy Dog Patrols the Community

By Stephen Owsinski  Remember lockdowns during the pandemic and the cancel culture crusaders having nothing better to do than to throw stones at the law enforcement community? They even defiled a popular animated series of rescue dogs enjoyed by children. It was called “Paw Patrol.” Strange times! Back to reality: The legacy of dogs in Read more »

Reduced Police Staffing in Vermont Leads to Foreseeable Result

In Burlington, Vermont, a once-peaceful town now overwhelmed by rising crime, homelessness, and drug addiction, city leaders are finally realizing that defunding the police was a grave mistake. This small city, nestled against the stunning backdrop of Lake Champlain, faces an unprecedented spike in violent crime, aggravated assault, and drug overdoses. These are problems that Read more »