The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.

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September 9, 2010Minneapolis, MN
State Presidents Meeting
September 10, 2010Minneapolis, MN
2010 Fall National Board of Trustees Meeting
September 12, 2010Sacramento, CA
2010 California Biennial State Conference

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Other News
Police Officers Run for Special Olympics
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Four Sterling Heights police officers and one dispatcher will be running a combined 750 miles in five days, all for the sake of helping others.
Rapid City Police Department Hiring Police Officers

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Washington Watch: News from Capitol Hill
FOP President: Unspent Stimulus Funds Should Offset WEP/GPO Repeal
2010 Model Congressional Questionnaire Released!
Statement of National President Canterbury on Immigration Reform

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Labor News
Chicago Police Chief Criticized for 'Gang Summit'
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police Superintendent Jody Weis is facing mounting criticism for holding a so-called "gang summit" last month, even though several police departments across the country have relied on that approach for decades to help reduce crime.
Police Union Files Complaint Against Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, PA — A disagreement between Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson and controller Dan Miller has resulted in 600 city workers receiving paper paychecks. The Capital City Fraternal Order of Police has filed a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.
In Marion, Union Label Source of Fierce Division
MARION COUNTY, FL — Last week's vote by Marion County sheriff's deputies to unionize appears to perfectly illustrate Big Labor's situation on the eve of Labor Day 2010.

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