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SEPTEMBER 2023 WAFOP INFORMANT
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National FOP Condemns Hamas Attack: STANDS WITH ISRAEL AGAINST TERRORISTS
WASHINGTON, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, strongly condemned the cowardly attack against Israel and demanded the release of all hostages seized by the Hamas terrorists. “Israel and its citizens have always lived in the shadow of violence and terror,” Yoes said. “But the vicious attack by Hamas terrorists over the weekend—during the Jewish holiday—has resulted in the greatest loss of life in decades. It cannot be overstated: this was an act o...
MAY 2023 WAFOP INFORMANT
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WASHINGTON FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE STATEMENT ON POLICE PURSUIT, DRUG POSSESSION BILLS
KENNEWICK — April 14, 2023 — The Washington Fraternal Order of Police (WAFOP) today issued the following statement regarding two pieces of important public safety legislation being debated in Olympia: “The members of the Washington Fraternal Order of Police support ESB 5352 as adopted by the House and believe that it creates a meaningful pursuit policy balance, will provide officers some additional tools to pursue people who commit crimes, and to determine when a vehicular pursuit is ap...
Help Support Jason Barsness On His Road To Recovery!
Donate Today! Jason Barsness has been in law enforcement for over 24 years. The past seven years as a Police Sergeant for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Prior to his role with the LCB, he was a Senior Police Officer for the Hampton Police Division in VA for 12 years and also served in the United States Army, Military Police, for 3 years. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 22 years and has 3 children; Justin who is 19, Janelle who is 16, and Jessica who is 13. In F...
WASHINGTON FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE APPLAUDS PROGRESS ON POLICE PURSUITS: ESB 5352 Would Provide Needed Adjustments For Peace Officers
KENNEWICK — March 9, 2023 — The Washington Fraternal Order of Police (WAFOP) issued the following statement in support of Engrossed Senate Bill 5352, addressing vehicular police pursuits: “We appreciate the work of the Senate to ensure the discussion continues this session on police pursuits. Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 would provide key improvements to the current pursuit law and gives peace officers the tools they need to pursue offenders,” said Marco Monteblanco, president of th...