The National Police Association Supports the ‘Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act’ Amid a Historic Police Staffing Shortage

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 »