(Indianapolis) December 7, 2023 – Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers (H0 601) is a Florida bill that gives the State jurisdiction in processing grievances of law enforcement officers. This bill, which was introduced on November 21, 2023 by Rep. Wyman Duggan (12) for examination in Florida’s 2024 legislative session, is currently in the Read more »
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Oregon Judge Cites National Police Association Amicus Brief in Striking Down Unconstitutional Gun Control Law
The National Police Association Urges Congress to Pass the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act
Indianapolis – November 20, 2023 — The Local Law Enforcement Protection Act (H.R. 5264) is a federal bill designed to protect qualified immunity for state and local police officers. The bill was re-introduced by Reps. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) in the U.S. House of Representatives on August 22, 2023. It is currently Read more »
The National Police Association Calls on Congress to Pass the Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act of 2023
(Indianapolis) November 9, 2023 — The Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act of 2023 (H.R.5885) is federal legislation that would establish a grant program to help offset the cost of veterinary care of retired federal, state, and local police dogs. The bill was introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-4) in the U.S. House of Read more »
Statement of the National Police Association on the Leaked Pages from the Nashville Manifesto
Indianapolis – November 6, 2023 — Steven Crowder, the host of the Louder with Crowder, shared three purportedly leaked pages from the Nashville shooter’s writings this morning. The Nashville mayor responded by announcing an investigation into the leak, seemingly confirming authenticity. On April 28, 2023 the National Police Association (NPA) sued the City of Nashville Read more »
The National Police Association Supports Baltimore County Officer’s Use of Deadly Force Against Armed Subject in the Maryland Supreme Court
INDIANAPOLIS, October 29, 2023 –In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Maryland Supreme Court, the National Police Association argued that qualified immunity, applied properly, should be granted to a Maryland police officer who used deadly force against an armed suspect during a standoff that ensued from a routine warrant execution. The NPA contends that the Read more »
Amicus Brief from the National Police Association Cited by Oregon Judge in Allowing Law Enforcement Testimony Opposing State Magazine Ban
Harney County Circuit Judge Robert S. Raschio ruled Wednesday that testimony from law enforcement about the number of rounds they use for self defense is relevant for his judgment on whether Oregon’s gun control Measure 114 violates the state constitution. Raschio said he was partly swayed by a “friend of the court” brief that the National Police Read more »
Fourth Circuit rules for Officer in Hulbert v. Pope in alignment with the National Police Association’s amicus brief, restores qualified immunity against frivolous lawsuit
In a friend-of-the-court brief filed in March 2022 with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the National Police Association (NPA) argued that the Fourth Circuit should overturn the denial of summary judgment to an officer who had arrested protestors on the grounds of the Maryland State Capitol building after those Read more »
The National Police Association calls for support of the End Child Trafficking Now Act
Indianapolis June 7, 2023 – The National Police Association (NPA) has endorsed U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) introduction of the End Child Trafficking Now Act, which would require a DNA test to determine the relationship between illegal aliens coming across the border and any accompanying children. The End Child Trafficking Now Act would: Sgt. Betsy Read more »
The National Police Association Calls on Congress to Pass the Protect and Serve Act of 2023
The Protect and Serve Act of 2023 is federal legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of law enforcement officers across the United States. The Act is essential for officers who put their lives on the line daily to protect the public. Sponsored by Reps. John Rutherford (FL-05), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Jared Golden Read more »