INDIANAPOLIS, April 30, 2026 — In Barnes v. Felix, the United States Supreme Court has now had its final say, by declining to say more. On April 27, 2026, the Court refused to hear yet another appeal by the plaintiff, leaving intact the remand ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 24, 2026 — Public safety is compromised when commercial vehicle operators are unable to read and understand traffic signage in English. During collisions and traffic stops, law enforcement officers depend on clear and accurate communication to make informed decisions. Language barriers hinder this process, increasing the potential for confusion and error. Moreover, when Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 21, 2026 – The National Police Association (NPA) applauds the decisive action by the Supreme Court of the United States, granting certiorari, vacating the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and remanding the case for reconsideration in the matter of Kyle Smith, et al. v. Rochelle Scott, et Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2026 — As tribal communities continue to struggle with crime, their police officers face barriers that other law enforcement agencies are immune from. One of these barriers is the unequal access to firearms. Most tribal agencies are required to pay a special tax on certain firearms -like automatic weapons and suppressors- and Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 9, 2026 — When police officers respond to active shooter situations and other high stakes calls, they often arrive with limited information. This places them at a strategic disadvantage. In situations where lives are on the line, drone technology can be invaluable. Drones can reach scenes in mere seconds to minutes, provide real-time Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2026 — Police staffing shortages have contributed to the deterioration of our nation’s communities, placed civilian lives in peril, and put officers at greater risk of burnout and harm. This staffing crisis also puts financial pressure on police agencies, which must continually invest thousands of dollars per recruit to replace officers who Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, March 25, 2026 — Reports of federal immigration officers being refused service by restaurants, hotels, and gas stations have helped highlight the hostile landscape they must now navigate. Businesses that blatantly discriminate against law enforcement officers who are merely enforcing our nation’s laws shouldn’t be rewarded with federal contracts. It is why the National Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2026 — As America confronts a surge of terrorist violence, Congress must act to ensure that public safety agencies remain fully operational. Passage of S.2806, the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act, introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI], would guarantee that operations continue even when Congress cannot manage to pass a budget. The bill’s Read more »
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protestors have been using their vehicles as weapons to ram, drag, and trap officers in alarming numbers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports that vehicular assaults on ICE officers have surged by 3,200% over the past year. To address this scourge, a group of Senate side lawmakers have introduced the Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20, 2026 — State and local officials who prevent law enforcement from adequately quelling chaos and widespread violence have betrayed and abandoned their constituents. Administrations that act this recklessly and without regard for the law-abiding should not be rewarded with federal tax dollars. The Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 3920), a Read more »