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Now Is The Time To Engage On Constitutional Convention

Many of you have asked recently about the rumored upcoming Constitutional Convention. Take a minute to read the article from the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police's governmental liaison, Joe Mapes. The state's constitutional convention, expected to take place in the near future, offers a unique opportunity to reassess the financial aspects of the constitution. The convention aims to enable more balanced budget cuts across all departments, rather than limiting reductions to h...

🚨 Action Now On Retirement Legislation

Help support the officers and families of the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System members. We're at a crucial moment where your participation can really make a difference. With discussions about pension legislation underway in this legislative session, it’s essential that our voices are heard by those making the decisions. These laws directly affect our futures and the stability we’ve worked hard for. This is a call to action for each of you to reach out to your legislators. Le...

Introducing The 2023 Regular Session Legislative Guide

Over the past several weeks, the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Committee has been meticulously preparing for the 2024 regular legislative session, closely monitoring the bills that have been filed and understanding their potential impact on our members and the broader law enforcement community. In these crucial times, our collaboration with our esteemed governmental liaisons, Mapes and Mapes, has been invaluable. Their expertise and insights have enabled us to navigate the ...

2024 Special Crime Session Ends

In a significant stride towards enhancing law enforcement and public safety, the 2024 special crime session of the Louisiana Legislature has concluded, with several pivotal bills passed. The legislative committee, dedicated to representing the interests of rank-and-file law enforcement officers across Louisiana, has been at the forefront, ensuring that the laws enacted bolster the safety and efficiency of their operations. Key measures include revisions to juvenile sentencing, adjustments in...

URGENT Support Needed: House Bill 2 Protects Louisiana's Finest & Strengthens Law Enforcement

Dear Members of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, I am writing to urge your immediate action and support for House Bill 2, groundbreaking legislation championed by Representative Bacala that offers critical protections for Louisiana peace officers and public entities. This bill would significantly improve law enforcement operations and empower us to better serve and safeguard our communities. House Bill 2 grants much-needed immunity from civil liability in specific situations, e...

Happy Holidays To Louisiana's Protectors

As the lights twinkle and carols fill the air, many Louisiana families gather close, cherishing time together. But for countless dedicated law enforcement officers across our state, the call to duty beckons, keeping them away from loved ones to safeguard our communities. To those brave men and women in blue, we offer our deepest gratitude. Your sacrifice, your unwavering commitment to protecting and serving, doesn't go unnoticed. While others sip cocoa by the fireplace, you patrol quiet st...

🚨 State Supplemental Pay Update

President Basco spoke at the Louisiana Municipal Association's (LMA) Board meeting in Baton Rouge about the upcoming change in state supplemental pay. Several months ago the Louisiana Municipal Pay Board voted to stop paying individual officers their supplemental payment but chose to send the money in a lump sum to the officer's respective municipality. Individual officers have concerns the payments will not continue to occur at the beginning of the month like is customary. President B...