The National Police Association (NPA) has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States asking it to reverse a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that places police officers at financial risk for doing their jobs and endangers the public by threatening to overwhelm Read more »
Law and Policy
The National Police Association Supports the ‘Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act’ Amid a Historic Police Staffing Shortage
Indianapolis – June 21, 2024. Police agencies across the U.S. are losing officers faster than they can be replaced. It’s a leading factor that is contributing to our public safety crisis and threatening our American way of life. Fewer police officers are available to efficiently respond to calls for service, including those posing a potential Read more »
The National Police Association Supports New Jersey’s Craig Tiger Act to Require Crisis Intervention Programs for Law Enforcement Officers
Indianapolis – June 10, 2024. Police officers are regularly exposed to tragedy, trauma, and heinous crimes, placing them at increased risk for developing debilitating mental health issues like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Left untreated, PTSD can result in a profusion of unpleasant symptoms including feelings of despair, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. PTSD and other Read more »
The National Police Association Argues Against Unconstitutional Illinois Gun Control Laws in the United States Supreme Court
Guest article by Sam Jacobs. Sam Jacobs is a passionate advocate for Second Amendment rights and an avid historian. As lead writer for Ammo.com, he delves into the intersection of firearms, freedom, and corporate power. With a penchant for defending individual liberties, his work sparks discussions in various publications and platforms. Amidst the formidable challenges Read more »
The National Police Association Supports New Jersey Bill to Clarify Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement Officers
Indianapolis – May 24, 2024. Intentionally subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid is a serious form of assault that places them at increased risk for health issues. Bodily fluids contain pathogens that carry diseases like mononucleosis (from the Epstein-Barr virus), influenza, and strep, among others. Although media reports of these egregious acts surfaced Read more »
The National Police Association Supports House Resolution 1213 Regarding Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers
Indianapolis – May 15, 2024. The violence being perpetrated on police officers is at an epidemic level. Shootings of officers have increased by 60% since 2018, with 378 shot in the line-of-duty in 2023 alone. Of these 378 officers, 115 were victims of ambushes, which are sudden, unprovoked attacks that leave officers with little Read more »
The National Police Association Supports New York Bill to Restore Common Sense to the State’s Bail Laws
Indianapolis – May 10, 2024. As unbelievable as it sounds, New York State law prohibits judges from considering a defendant’s danger to the public when considering bail. The law states that judges can only set cash bail to ensure defendants return to court. Now, the New York legislature has a bill allowing judges to determine Read more »
The National Police Association Thanks the Pennsylvania House for Adopting Resolution to Honor Police Officers
Indianapolis – April 19, 2024. The Pennsylvania House has adopted Resolution 378, a call to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022 and 2023. The resolution acknowledges that police officers are courageous, selfless public servants who are vital to upholding laws and keeping communities safe. The resolution Read more »
The National Police Association Files Amicus Brief in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Supporting Georgia Deputies
Indianapolis – April 12, 2024. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Police Association argued that qualified immunity, applied properly, should be granted to Coweta County, Georgia deputies who had attempted a nighttime investigation of a suspicious vehicle parked in an obscure parking lot. The suspect obstructed the Read more »
The National Police Association Supports Louisiana House Bill 173 to Create the Crime of Approaching a Law Enforcement Officer Lawfully Engaged in Law Enforcement Duties
Image: New London, CT PD Bodycam Indianapolis – April 8, 2024. Louisiana House Bill 173 would make it a misdemeanor crime to be within 25 feet of a police officer who is making an arrest or performing other lawful work. It ensures that officers have an area in which to safely make arrests, restrain suspects, Read more »