Indianapolis, January 15, 2025 – The National Police Association (NPA) endorses the ‘Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement’ (POLICE) Act (H.R. 31), a federal bill re-introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-2). It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to unequivocally make the assault of a police officer or other first responder a Read more »
The case of Barnes v. Felix poses imminent jeopardy to law enforcement officers nationwide. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear this case, which challenges the “moment of threat” doctrine, a legal framework used to assess the reasonableness of an officer’s use of force against a threat to their life. The National Police Association Read more »
Indianapolis – 12/20/24 – The National Police Association enthusiastically supports the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024 (H.R. 9745), a bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Michael Waltz (FL-6) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). The bill would remove the Obama and Biden imposed bureaucracy blocking state and local law enforcement agencies from easily acquiring critical surplus Read more »
Indianapolis – Dec. 12, 2024 — The National Police Association stands resolute in endorsing Peanut’s Law: Humane Animal Protection Act, a bill introduced by New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (15). This legislation aims to reform the reckless manner in which New York authorities seize and euthanize animals under the care of sanctuaries—a disgraceful abuse Read more »
The National Police Association (NPA) proudly announces its support for the U.S. Park Police Modernization Act (H.R. 9928), a critical federal bill designed to improve the career structure and operational capacity of the United States Park Police (USPP). Introduced by Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) in October, the legislation seeks to align the service timeline of Read more »
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 »
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 »
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 28, 2024 / — The National Police Association (NPA) has announced support for the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 7909), a federal bill that strengthens the terms for deporting, or making inadmissible, illegal aliens who have committed sex and domestic violence offenses. This bill, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), Read more »
The National Police Association (NPA) supports Alabama House Bill 58, which imposes a penalty for failing to inform a law enforcement officer, when questioned, about being in possession of a concealed firearm. The bill was introduced by Alabama Rep. Chris England (070) and has been pre-filed for consideration in February of 2025. If passed, the Read more »
Indianapolis – September 30, 2024. The National Police Association stands behind the Citizen-Only Police Act of 2024 (H.R. 9397), a federal bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies that employ aliens from receiving Federal funds. This bill, also referred to as the COP Act of 2024, was introduced by Rep. Kat Commack (FL-3) and has Read more »